Cheese tea topped with cheese foam is trending now. If you’ve never heard of it before, it might sound like an odd choice for a drink. Find out more about it and why it’s set to become as popular as bubble tea in the breakdown below.

What Is Cheese Tea?

Cheese tea is topped with a layer of foam usually comprised of cream cheese or milk mixed with salt. Cheese foam is often paired with black or green tea. Sometimes the cheese foam will be sweet rather than salty, in which case whipping cream might be added.

Also referred to as cheese mousse tea or milk cap tea, the drink originated in Asia around 2010, particularly in the night markets of Taiwan. The Taiwanese vendors made their foam from powdered cheese, whipping cream, salt, and milk. 

Does It Taste Good?

Some people are put off by the sound of the combination, but most people love cheese tea once they try it. At the heart of the appeal is the classic combination of sweet and salty. The drink is now extremely popular in many parts of Asia, including Japan, China, and Singapore.

Following the example of the pioneers in Taiwan, it’s recommended to drink the beverage at a 45-degree angle, sipping the cheese foam first and letting the tea follow. Skip the straw since it goes down to the tea and misses the foam.

Try cheese tea and other specialty drinks at Wave Tea in Honolulu, HI. With 10 years of experience in the business, their team of tea experts prepares beverages with natural and locally sourced ingredients. Their tempting options include traditional boba as well as fruit teas in flavors like cheese strawberry and cheese grape. Find out more about their menu offerings by calling (808) 591-8668 or visiting their website.