Running a cafe is a lot of work. While atmosphere and décor play their part, it’s the beverages that set you apart. Your drinks menu is what keeps customers coming back, so make every sip count with quality chai and coffee supplies like those from Arkadia.
To many Aussies, Arkadia is as familiar as their morning coffee. Born in Melbourne in the 1990s, this brand quickly found its way onto menus nationwide. Known for its rich, velvety drinking chocolates, aromatic chai lattes, smooth frappes, and syrups that balance sweetness with sophistication, Arkadia has something to satisfy every palate.
Chances are you’ve served them before, but if not, stocking with Arkadia coffee supplies will let you craft drinks that customers already love and look for, as well as new flavours to keep the menu fresh.
Chai Powders
If you’re not serving it already, chai is a welcome addition to your cafe drinks menu. It’s warm, aromatic, and versatile. You can blend it with milk for creamy lattes, shake it iced, or blend it into a frappe. Chai lattes in particular are a popular alternative to coffee because they combine the familiarity of a latte with a unique, fragrant spice.
Traditionally, making a chai latte involves brewing black tea, simmering it with a mix of spices, sweetening it, and then adding milk. This process can take 10–15 minutes per batch and requires careful balancing to get the right flavour.
However, with Arkadia chai powders, you can speed up the process and serve rich, aromatic drinks that don’t compromise on flavour or quality. These powders are versatile and easy to use. All you need to do is mix them with milk or water, steam or froth if desired, and serve.
Arkadia’s chai powders come in convenient 1kg tubes, so it’s easy to stock up. With one bag, you can make around 35 to 40 chai lattes, enough to keep your shop running smoothly during peak hours.
Quantity aside, Arkadia’s chai powders come in a few popular flavours like Classic Chai Tea Spice, Vanilla Chai, and Matcha Chai Latte. Pick the classic one for a reliable favourite, then add other flavours for variety.
Chocolate Blends
Hot chocolate is a crowd-pleaser for all ages. If you’re not serving it yet, you’re missing out on a drink that delights families, non-coffee drinkers, and anyone craving a sweet, comforting treat.
Traditionally, making it involves melting chocolate and carefully balancing milk and sweetness. Again, this is a time-consuming process that can be tricky to get right.
With Arkadia’s drinking chocolate blends, you can create rich drinks in minutes. Versatile and easy to prepare, they can be served hot to warm up chilly days, iced to refresh on sunny afternoons, or however your customers prefer. Plus, with flavours that cater to every taste, these blends can bring variety to your menu, from dark to creamy milk chocolate.
Same as Arkadia’s latte powders, the drinking chocolate blends are sold in convenient 1 kg packs to keep service fast and flavours fresh. Try them out and see how preparing drinking chocolate can be part of your offer.
Syrups
Syrups are the easiest way to add variety to your drinks menu, and thankfully, Arkadia offers a range of over 60 and counting. The selection includes timeless classics like vanilla caramel and hazelnut, as well as tangy and exotic options to keep your drinks menu exciting.
A few pumps of these goodies let busy baristas add a delicious twist to existing drinks or create entirely new flavour combos. Like, ever thought of mixing Arkadia vanilla with a hint of lavender for a floral latte? Or maybe combining caramel and hazelnut in a rich mocha? With Arkadia syrups, the flavour possibilities are virtually endless.
What helps Arkadia’s syrups stand out apart from their rich flavours is the high-quality ingredients. These liquids are Halal certified and free from gluten-containing ingredients to meet various dietary preferences. Plus, they dissolve quickly even in cold beverages like iced coffees and frappes. But these versatile syrups aren’t limited to coffee. They can enhance hot chocolates, chai lattes, milkshakes, and cocktails.
Sold in convenient, easy-to-pour bottles, ranging from 250 ml to 1 L, they’re simple to stock on shelves and keep within reach. With their clean, uniform design and rich, visible syrup colours, these bottles can also create an organised, visually appealing display on shelves or behind the counter.