One step to a frothy cheese tea

　　CHEESE TEA – or black or green tea with cream cheese foam – has made its way from Taiwan across the globe. In fact, the cheese tea moustache isn’t something new anymore, but consumers in Asia continue to love the drink.

　　The foamy layer is achieved by combining cream cheese, milk and whipped cream. Together these dairy products give cheese tea its wholesome texture and flavour.

　　But FrieslandCampina Ingredients Food & Beverages says it can take just one step and one ingredient – Kievit Instant Milk Cap Powder – to make the foamy top. This powder has a savoury and sweet creamy texture that characterises cheese tea. By adding milk, water or fruit juice to this powder, a tasty foam is quickly created upon stirring.

　　Besides the quick and simple preparation, Kievit Instant Milk Cap Powder does not require heating or additional machines. This new milk cap powder currently produced in the Philippines for the Asian market, promises to pave the way for a range of attractive drinks which are easy to prepare, are Instagram-worthy, and have the right texture and taste. They work for desserts and other products that deserve a foamy topping.

　　In sync with global trends

　　The trend “personalise it yourself conveniently” has been around for a while now – it was one of the three major trends identified in FrieslandCampina Ingredients Food & Beverages’ recently launched Trend Report – and consumers and producers worldwide are keen on continuing this trend together. Kievit Instant Milk Cap Powder caters to the trend by encouraging the proliferation of unique and diverse drinks and desserts with a signature finish.

　　A milk cap made with Kievit Instant Milk Cap Powder can be topped off with nearly everything, allowing consumers to opt for personalised options in their favourite foodservice outlets. The distinctive features of this powder include the option of blending it with either milk or water. It can be added to both hot and cold beverages and, depending on the desired appearance, one can choose between having a clean distinctive top foam layer or a blended “latte” effect. Not limited to beverages alone, the powder mix can provide a variety of texture and mouthfeel to tea, coffee, chocolate and fruit drinks – and even desserts, allowing producers to create an exciting menu that keeps consumers coming back over and over again.

　　Consumers today, especially millennials and Generation Z, crave a multi-sensory experience for each act of consumption: first and foremost, they want food and drinks to have an appealing look. For a market that is dominated by those who are enthusiastic about sharing their experience online through blogs, vlogs, and Instagram posts, indulging these demands is essential. As this milk cap powder helps enhance both the taste and the look of popular drinks and desserts, it promises to be instrumental in inspiring the experiences that consumers appreciate.

　　Looking ahead at the future of food and trends, Tracy Joy Fortu, segment marketeer Foodservice at FrieslandCampina Ingredients Food & Beverages, reiterates the importance of personalization when it comes to beverages today. “If variety is the spice of life, it is personalisation that will keep the millennials and Generation Z coming back for more. For example, adding different sprinkles, syrups or sweet marshmallows to a beverage allows consumers to match their drink to their mood and ring the changes every day. And now, you have a milk cap as yet another exciting option.”

　　Creative, convenient, and cost saving

　　Kievit instant milk cap powder offering a thick and stable foam layer, contrasts cleanly against a colourful beverage, and helps lend a curious touch to a regular drink or dessert. However, sharp line or smooth blend – the variety demands no requirement for additional machinery, heating or elaborate training for the staff.Not only does this ingredient inspire exciting ideas around the look and taste of beverages but the preciseness of the serving mix also reduces food waste and helps maintain a low inventory. It is a single ingredient, stirred with a simple spoon or stirrer and mixed with water or milk, that paves the way for a variety of drinks and desserts on the menu.

　　Since versatility is a key tool for manufacturers today, ingredients too need to be multidimensional in character so that they can adapt to products quickly and conveniently.

　　With that aim in mind, Kievit instant milk cap powder, which is produced in Manila, is gearing up for a global presence with its initial launch with their partners in Thailand (Foremost) and the Philippines (Daffid Industries).