Narra is proud to announce the launch of its flagship line of Asian-inspired ready-to-drink, dairy-free, naturally caffeinated oat milk lattes with no added sugar and no artificial ingredients. Inspired by merienda — the Filipino tradition of taking a midday break to sip, snack and recharge — the brand unveils three culturally-driven lattes perfect for the midday pick-me-up: Roasted Oolong, Black Tea, and Strawberry Matcha. Narra upgrades your daily siptual by combining the essence of Asian flavors with the power of tea to provide a smooth and focused energy boost, without the jitters or crash. Narra recognized the untapped potential and incredible benefits that tea brings to the table. With a deliberate choice to own the tea space and craft lattes devoid of coffee, the brand brewed up a unique lineup of oat milk tea lattes that offer a natural caffeine boost.
“Merienda was something we looked forward to everyday, but became this dreaded midday slump as we became working professionals. We couldn’t find a perfectly balanced product that could get us through the day without having too much sugar or caffeine that comes with all the jitters,” says Co-Founder Victoria Reyes. “We hope to provide that joyous merienda feeling through our lattes, just like having that perfect midday escape to get you recharged and ready to finish the day strong while still getting you to bed on time,” she adds.
Narra’s founders, brother-and-sister duo Victoria and Miggy Reyes, are on a mission to create exciting beverages that refresh and invigorate the latte category, while introducing the vibrant Asian flavors of their childhood to a wider audience. Drawing inspiration from their Filipino heritage and their assimilation into the US, Narra creates a tapestry of flavors that celebrate a modernized approach to cultural drink traditions. Narra is revolutionizing the latte category, breathing new life into a beverage that has long been synonymous with coffee. Setting themselves apart from the norm, Narra boldly embraces tea as the foundation of their innovative creations. Unlike traditional latte brands, Narra’s lattes are crafted without coffee, bringing a refreshing twist to the market and filling a much-needed gap.
“We built Narra because it’s important for us to celebrate our cultures and communities. Victoria and I always wondered: How come we’ve all grown up, but our favorite products didn’t? We created Narra in hopes that it could instill nostalgic joy for those who grew up with these flavors and inspire curiosity, conversation, and new cravings for those unfamiliar with them. This way everyone can celebrate the communities and cuisines these flavors represent,” says Co-Founder Miggy Reyes.
