Asian American Food Brands to Support Now
Omsom
Ever walked in a grocery store in the hopes of satisfying your cravings for Asian delicacies? Omsom delivers convenient pantry products that capture the flavors of Vietnam, Thailand, and Philippines
SeaSnax
Jin Jun, who has a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine, became concerned of the ingredients of her young daughter’s favorite snack – roasted seaweed, so she created her own. Thus, SeaSnax was born.
Now you can enjoy roasted seaweed without the guilt. SeaSnax sources of all its seaweed from Korea and combines it with extra virgin olive oil, a touch of sea salt, and organic spices. They have various flavors like wasabi, onion, and chipotle. Their newest product, Chomperz, is a must-try. Seaweed pieces enrobed in rice coating gives this snack a crunch and taste you won’t be able to put down.
Fly By Jing
Who doesn’t love sauces? It adds a depth of flavor to any dish! If you miss the sauces you have grown to love when traveling to Asian countries, Fly by Jing is your solution. You’d find the addictive Sichuan chili oil and their all-time favorite dumpling sauce at your fingertips.
Jenny Gao, its founder, aims to redefine what it means to be “made in China” by offering sauces that are Vegan and non-GMO. Now, that is something. For all the healthy buffs out there, their sauces are free of any artificial preservatives and MSG.
Us Two Tea
Trust me when I say, Asians know their tea. Us Two Tea started a year ago to bring the amazing Asian Tea to your local grocery aisle.
Maggi Xue, the owner, went door to door in the mountains of Taiwan to find farms which now brings us Us Two Tea’s green Jasmine (called Pillowtalk), Oolong (called Homesick), Baozhong (called Family Tradition), and Black (called Manhattan Black).
Nguyen Coffee Supply
Coffee addict? Why not give Nguyen Coffee a try? Their coffee beans are sourced from a fourth-generation farm in Vietnam but are roasted organically in Brooklyn. You’ll get a strong and smooth taste with low acidity – perfect for your morning routine.
Sahra Nguyen, the owner, is the daughter of Vietnamese refugees who fled to the US during the Vietnam War. Nguyen Coffee Supply is the first ever Vietnamese-American owned coffee company. Visit their website to check Vietnam’s signature low-drip coffee and how to prepare it.
10/10 a must try.
Dang Foods
Thai rice chips anyone? From a Thai food pop-up which served delicious coconut chips, Dang Foods is now serves a line up of amazing Thai snacks which satisfy either your sweet or savory craving. The crunchy Thai rice chips are addictive and comes with different flavors! Plus, it’s healthy too!
Health-Ade
You can never go wrong with a bottle of kombucha. Health-Ade has an impressive line up of handcrafted kombucha which are USDA Organic, Certified Vegan, Certified RAW, and verified NON-GMO. DEFINE ALL NATURAL.
Emshika’s Thai Iced Tea and Coffee
Ever miss that famous orange-colored tea being served on the streets of Thailand? Yes, now you can get it canned at your grocery stores.
Emshika Alberini, the owner, aims to bring the well loved Thai Iced tea and coffee mainstream. Their tea is brewed from organic Assam tea sourced from Northern Thailand and uses monk fruit juice as a sweetener – prepared the authentic way, bringing you that delicious and addictive Thai iced tea.
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