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Iced tea in an instant


Kaytea, a brand in the RTD Tea space, is bringing ‘Next Generation Hydration’ to the vending sector with a new range of instant tea powders. 


 pre-blended powders contain real fruit and tea extracts for a delicious burst of natural hydration with each sip. For vending operators, they are easy to


prepare as they are designed to work with  simply pour the powder into the designated drawer and the machine will handle the mixing and dispensing. Founded in 2020, KAYTEA is the 


mission to make tea fun and relevant for a new generation. The brand’s hero range - Cold Brew RTD


Ice Teas - blend Organic & Fairtrade teas  Kevin Tang, founder of KAYTEA says: “As


a leading RTD tea brand, we’re said tea for a new generation, innovating with new ideas and formats that push boundaries. “Now we’re bringing tea innovation to vending with an instant product that is not only convenient but is next level in terms of taste and ingredients. “Unlike other instant powders or syrups


that rely heavily on sweeteners and  


  shine through. “In addition, our new Classic Milk Tea


  brands claim to use non-dairy creamers but contain milk protein derivatives. Ours is 100% free from dairy ingredients. “For vending operators looking to


make the switch from syrups, our new tea powders are more cost effective as they are highly concentrated, meaning a lower cost per cup. They are also easy to store (with a longer shelf life than syrups which can be prone to spoiling once opened) and they’re fuss-free, with no sticky spills or clogged syrup pumps to deal with! “It’s about bringing innovation and convenience to the UK tea scene, and we’re excited to be leading the charge.”


Ari Huecherig joins Dalla Corte UK&I as sales & partner manager As sales & partner manager, Ari is


Nothing ever stays the same in the coffee world, with new ideas and innovations fuelling the industry. Dalla Corte UK&I is constantly embracing this change, recruiting leading talent to #MakeItBetter – better coffee, better baristas, and a better world. The traditional Italian espresso machine


brand’s latest achievement has been welcoming Australia-born and London- based Ari Huecherig to the team, tapping into her impressive industry experience and relationship-building skills as sales & partner manager.


Ari has been in the coffee industry for 8 | vendinginternational-online.com


over 10 years, discovering her zest for great-tasting espresso while studying at university. Since then, Ari’s involvement has spanned almost every area of coffee: working in cafés, leading training and operations for chains and independent roasters, and building relationships with espresso machine distributors. Ari said: “It’s all about the people. With


ever-evolving technology and innovation, it comes down to the incredible humans who make our days just that little bit shinier. I’ve got a half-technical and half-partnership-led brain, making this new role at Dalla Corte UK&I an exciting chapter.”


responsible for Dalla Corte UK&I’s expanding partner network. You can reach out to Ari on Instagram (@coffee_arizoe) or by emailing Ari.Huecherig@dallacorte.com.


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