Starbucks has unveiled a selection of new drinks, expanding its cold beverage portfolio with the addition of Fizzio™ Handcrafted Sodas and Teavana® Shaken Iced Teas in some parts of the USA.
We await news of when (or if) Fizzio will reach the UK – and with what flavour choices!
Fizzio™ Handcrafted Sodas are carbonated fresh and launch in three classic flavours with a Starbucks twist – Spiced Root Beer, Golden Ginger Ale and Lemon Ale. Each Fizzio soda contains no artificial flavours, no preservatives or high fructose corn syrup, and has 100 calories or less in a Grande (16 fl. oz.).
Customers in the USA and Canada can also experience a fresh take on iced tea from Teavana at Starbucks with new and returning favourites this summer. Teavana® Blackberry Mojito Tea Lemonade is new, whilst favourite Teavana® Peach Green Tea Lemonade returns.
Customers want more refreshing, cold drinks
“We have heard from our customers that they’re looking for more refreshing, cold beverages, especially during the warm summer months,” said Cliff Burrows, group president, U.S., Americas and Teavana. “Fizzio Handcrafted Soda is unlike any soda in the marketplace because it’s handcrafted and made-to-order each time. The addition of Fizzio and Teavana Iced Teas gives our customers more refreshing beverage choices made with the premium ingredients they expect from Starbucks.”
Classic Flavours with a Twist
Fizzio™ Handcrafted Sodas are rooted in classic flavours, but with a signature twist to deliver an experience unlike other sodas. The soda creation begins with batch brewing real, premium ingredients to develop complex and layered flavours, and each Fizzio drink is individually handcrafted for each customer.
- Spiced Root Beer: The nostalgic taste of classic root beer with a deliciously unexpected twist – cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and star anise add a flavourful kick to this soda.
- Golden Ginger Ale: A refreshing blend of real ginger, citrus and brown sugar, the Golden Ginger Ale has a unique golden colour and a complex, delicious taste that harkens back to the original Ginger Ale introduced at the turn of the 20th century.
- Lemon Ale: A refreshing, citrus-forward blend of real lemon juice with hints of apricot and ginger.
Carbonation technology
The Fizzio™ machine is a breakthrough in carbonation technology with the ability to deliver an unmatched soda experience. Unlike existing sodas or at-home carbonation options, the machine carbonates finished beverages, ensuring every ingredient in the beverage receives the same level of carbonation and maximum flavour.
The machine also delivers a customizable experience with the capability to adjust the amount of “fizz” in each beverage, and provides the option for customers to experience their favourite beverages like Teavana® Shaken Iced Tea and Starbucks Refreshers™ beverages in a completely new way by “adding fizz”.