Hong Kong boba enthusiasts have a fresh reason to celebrate this month as the renowned Taiwanese tea brand, Nap Tea, officially debuts its seasonal “Real Avocado Cream Cap” collection across all regional branches. Starting February 10, the brand—founded by popular YouTuber Ray Du—is elevating its signature “Cotton Bed” cream foam series by incorporating authentic, ripe avocado puree. To celebrate the launch, the brand is also introducing a playful linguistic challenge, offering customers a chance to upgrade their beverages for just $1 through a limited-time tongue-twister promotion.
A Nutritious Twist on Signature Foam
Departing from traditional powdered flavorings, Nap Tea’s latest innovation focuses on textural integrity and natural ingredients. The “Real Avocado Cream Cap” features fully ripened avocados blended directly into the brand’s signature salty-sweet milk foam. This process results in a rich, velvety topping that retains subtle fruit fragments, providing a multi-layered mouthfeel that balances the fattiness of the fruit with the lightness of the whipped cream.
The limited-time menu introduces three distinct pairings, each priced at $32, designed to complement different tea bases:
- Avocado Cotton Bed Sun-Moon Lake Black Tea: A harmonious blend where the buttery notes of the avocado meet the honey-like sweetness and refined floral profile of premium black tea.
- Avocado Cotton Bed Jasmine Green Tea: This selection focuses on aromatics, pairing the savory cream cap with the refreshing, breezy floral scent of jasmine.
- Avocado Cotton Bed Four Seasons Jin Xuan: Utilizing a golden ratio of Taiwan’s Four Seasons Spring and Jin Xuan tea leaves, this option offers a lightly roasted undertone and a sweet, lingering aftertaste.
The “Ma-vocado” Tongue-Twister Challenge
In an effort to engage the local community through interactive marketing, Nap Tea is launching the “Ma-vocado Challenge” from February 23 to March 1. Tea lovers who visit any physical outlet can test their elocution skills by reciting a specific Cantonese tongue-twister: “Avocados have no butter, butter has no avocados, better to drink an avocado cream cap that actually has avocados.”
Participants who successfully complete the challenge in front of staff members will be eligible for a promotional upgrade. This allows customers to swap a standard “Cotton Bed Thick Milk Cap” for the premium “Real Avocado” version for a nominal fee of just $1.
Market Context and Consumer Impact
This launch reflects a broader trend in the high-end tea beverage market, where brands are increasingly prioritizing “superfood” ingredients and textural complexity to differentiate themselves in a saturated landscape. By merging the healthy image of avocados with the indulgence of cheese foam, Nap Tea is targeting health-conscious millennials who seek a balance between nutrition and treat culture.
Customers should note that the $1 upgrade promotion is limited to one use per person per visit and cannot be combined with other ongoing discounts. As these seasonal offerings are based on the ripeness and availability of fresh fruit, the “Real Avocado” series is expected to remain on the menu only while supplies last. For those looking to experience the intersection of Taiwanese tea craft and modern culinary innovation, the next two weeks offer a prime window to taste what is arguably one of the most unique cream caps in the city.