As the temperature drops across Queensland, cafés often default to warm comfort drinks. But today’s cold drink category is evolving fast, and it is no longer seasonal. Cold beverages are driving consistent growth across weekdays and weekends, capturing new customer segments and delivering higher margins with lower complexity.

One of the most effective drinks leading this shift is the Strawberry Matcha, a vibrant fusion of ceremonial grade Japanese matcha and house made strawberry purée. Visually striking and operationally simple, it delivers clean, modern flavour and stands out effortlessly in-store and online. With plant based cold foam and natural layering, it brings high impact and broad appeal.

The real edge lies in versatility. Strawberry Matcha belongs to a proven lineup of drinks that work beautifully hot or iced. These include:

Maple Squeeze — a citrus laced maple latte that transitions seamlessly across seasons

Honey Lavender Latte — espresso, honey, and floral notes that soothe and energise

Honey Lavender Matcha — a gentle, non coffee alternative with depth and beauty

Each uses minimal overlapping ingredients, making them efficient to train, prepare, and merchandise.

Cold drinks consistently outperform expectations and open the door to non traditional café audiences, from non coffee drinkers to the health conscious and those seeking aesthetic, shareable experiences. The demand is strong, and the opportunity to stand out is greater than ever.

You do not need an overwhelming menu to compete. Just a small selection of strategically crafted drinks that deliver year round flavour, flexibility, and flair.

Strawberry Matcha is not just another cold option. It is your café’s next revenue generator and brand builder.

Let us help you take it from drink to destination.