origin

The name hi raya! derives from a Filipino ancient saying Hiraya Manawari. (hee-RAH-yah mah-nah-WAH-ree)

Hiraya means “the fruit of your hopes and dreams,” while Manawari means “may it come true.”

Together, it expresses: “May the wishes of your heart come true.”

It reflects the owner’s journey of building something from the heart and seeing it come true.

An illustrated cartoon face of a girl with an open-mouthed, smiling expression, short dark hair, and a prominent tuft of hair on top.

hi raya!

[hi RAH-yah]

We are a Cleveland-based small business that crafts signature beverage and dessert syrups.

Our company strives to celebrate the cultural heritage behind each flavor.

The business is woman and minority owned.

mission

We want to elevate every sip and bite by offering not just great taste, but a deeper appreciation of the stories and traditions that inspire our creations.

values

  • We care about the real stories, real ingredients and honest representation - not trendy spins on culture.

  • We don’t make it ours - we acknowledge, celebrate and uplift what’s always been theirs.

  • We don’t just share information - we invite people to explore with us.

  • We ensure every syrup, from the first pour to the last sip, delivers the care, flavor and consistency you can trust.

  • We are in the business of having fun and turning moments into joyful memories.