Israeli Cafes Launch Trendy and Healthy Summer Drinks for 2026
As summer 2026 heats up in Israel, several local cafes and chains have introduced innovative and diverse summer beverages that go beyond traditional sodas and iced teas. Apollo kiosk in Tel Aviv debuted two exclusive drinks: an Aperol Spritz with Liquidium, inspired by a century-old local soda, priced at 48 shekels, and a unique espresso martini served on tap. Meanwhile, Sabra's coffee bar "Ova" offers a standout cold coffee drink called Ova Banana, blending Ova coffee, almond milk, banana cream, foam, and chips for 33 shekels.
Ilans Cafe, located at train stations, launched a collection featuring cold cascara tea, coconut-flavored bubbly matcha, strawberry vanilla bubbles, caramel coffee bubbles, and classic iced espresso, with prices ranging from 12 to 25 shekels. The Asian-themed chain Giraf celebrates its 30th anniversary by releasing two new light alcoholic lemon liquors inspired by Japanese surfing beaches: CHIBA with yuzu, cucumber, and matcha, and KO SAMUI with cranberries, lemongrass, and tropical fruits, both priced at 32 shekels.
The purple ube trend has arrived in Israel through Mimi, offering drinks based on the antioxidant-rich purple sweet potato from the Philippines. Available in two versions with cream and coconut water or matcha, these cost 29-30 shekels. Mimi also features other matcha-based drinks like butterfly pea matcha and mango matcha. Tati cafe introduced an Asian-inspired summer menu including black sesame cappuccino, coconut coffee, ginger yuzu with ouzo, and a blackberry espresso martini, priced between 25 and 39 shekels.
Sea Cafe launched a new hibiscus-based collection with wild hibiscus, louisa, and apple, alongside green tea and masala chai lattes served cold, priced 16-23 shekels. Lastly, T-Lab, a concept brand by Wissotzky, unveiled a bubble tea lineup with flavors like Mango Earl Grey, Tropical Hibiscus, Green Lemongrass, and Minty Iced Matcha Latte, each costing 29 shekels. These new drinks are available across various locations in Tel Aviv and through delivery services, offering refreshing, photogenic, and health-conscious options for the summer months.
