Xiao Guan Tea (小罐茶), renowned as a premium Chinese tea brand with its signature aluminum can packaging, has recently introduced an innovative fusion of tea and coffee. Launched in the second half of 2025 as part of the brand’s expansion into the RTD tea segment, its Coffee‑Aromatic Oolong Tea combines oolong with ground coffee powder (≥0.8g/L), creating a distinctive cross‑category beverage.
Xiao Guan Tea’s Coffee‑Aromatic Oolong retains the robust character of high‑mountain oolong, complemented by a very subtle roasted coffee notes rather than an overt coffee taste. This tea‑coffee pairing enhances alertness, positioning the drink as a ‘life‑saving tea’ for young consumers seeking both flavour and energy.
The RTD tea is also free from calories, fat, and sugar.
Could this concept of enhancing alertness through the combination of tea and coffee ingredients be further applied within the RTD tea category, while still preserving the authentic taste of tea?
