Post #326104 by The Gnomon on Thu, Aug 16, 2007 2:41 PM

I've seen it at the World Market in Germantown MD as well. Of course, the TV brand Mai Tai Mix doesn't taste anything like a Mai Tai, nor does it taste good period, regardless of what it wants to call itself, so I won't be buying any.

Just a theory, but it sounds like corporate TV might be launching a campaign to develop a South Seas theme within World Market. That makes sense. WM already sells bowls, baskets, decorations, etc. made in China, Thailand, Viet Nam, and I think the Phillippines. So it isn't much of a stretch to go more Pacific Island if they want. I'd welcome it. I'm in WM once or twice every other week. More South Seas stuff would bring me in more often. TV might have wanted to try more products in there, but WM probably agreed to let them get their foot in the door with their world famous Mai Tai and see how that does first.

I wish they'd start carrying TV and other brand syrups and get rid of the Torani line. But I'm sure they won't. Their syrups cater to the flavored coffee crowd and Torani seems to do well in that market. But when you turn toward mixology IMHO the product has to be of much better quality.