8 top beverage picks from Expo East 2012
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These tasty mixtures contain a unique antioxidant-rich ingredient: coffeefruit, the typically discarded outer casing of coffee beans. We love the new Limu Lemonade and Costa Rica Clementine flavors, along with the fact that each bottle contains only 5 calories from organic stevia and erythritol.
Created by a yoga teacher and student of Ayurveda, these drinks infuse fair-trade, non-GMO tea with therapeutic herbal blends for "balance of body and mind." Four flavors target groovy goals: Vitality, Serenity, Radiance, and Wellness. Only 40 calories per bottle.
You've never had ginger ale quite like this ... just check out the swirling layer of real, fresh-pressed ginger that collects at the bottom of each bottle. The new Passion Fruit flavor, with a hint of turmeric, tastes killer on its own or as a mixer. A treat for 160 calories per bottle.
Indian lassi, a probiotic-rich yogurt drink, now has a new look--and a new target audience. This USDA Organic version for kids contains 15 billion live cultures and 8 grams protein, and fruit-based taste combos that kids (and adults) will love. National launch is expected in January 2013.
These small-batch bottled teas contain only 5 calories per bottle—a rarity for sweetened teas. Made with antioxidant-rich, naturally sweet rooibos tea and calorie-free xylitol and monk fruit, they're also completely caffeine free. Six flavors, including our favorite, Lemongrass.
We give these handcrafted soft drinks major props for beautiful packaging and fair-trade-certified ingredients (that's a big deal for cane sugar) ... but they're also a treat on the palate, especially the seasonal Pumpkin Pie Soda flavor.
Who doesn't love oatmeal and fruit? Here they are in a convenient, on-the-run drink. With no added sugar and the cholesterol-lowering beta-glucan of two bowls of oatmeal, this is good energy booster in a pinch. Between 150-160 calories each.
This Montana-based chai was love at first taste (it's a family recipe). Though Tipu's sells chai concentrate and slow-brew chai tea, Tipu's Chai Now, the new instant chai tea latte mix, only needs hot water to make a perfect, comforting cup.
This Montana-based chai was love at first taste (it's a family recipe). Though Tipu's sells chai concentrate and slow-brew chai tea, Tipu's Chai Now, the new instant chai tea latte mix, only needs hot water to make a perfect, comforting cup.
As seen and sipped at Expo East 2012 in Baltimore, these eight drinks caught our fancy for their clean ingredients and delicious taste. (Also check out our beverage video filmed at the show!)
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