Lemon Honey Drop is a caffeine-free herbal tea that combines lemon and honey with 10% daily value of vitamin C in every cup. This citrusy brew blends the subtle flavours of honey with sweet and tangy notes reminiscent of candied lemon, providing a bright, uplifting experience any time of day.

Sleepytime Biotin Beauty Rest is the latest innovation in Celestial Seasoning’s long-standing fan favourite Sleepytime lineup. This caffeine-free herbal tea features the beloved Sleepytime blend with added biotin (vitamin B7) to complement consumers’ self-care routines.

“We are thrilled to announce the expansion of the Celestial Seasonings tea line with two new products that provide not only uncompromising exceptional flavour but also include ingredients and functional benefits that help support a healthy lifestyle,” said Emily Rosen, marketing director at Hain Celestial Group. “Our latest blends round out our already extensive portfolio of bagged tea offerings, so whether you’re looking for a cozy caffeine-free herbal tea or a fruit-forward blend that tastes great even over ice, we’ve got something for everyone.”

Celestial Seasonings teas are available at retailers nationwide including Amazon, Kroger, and Walmart, among others. Lemon Honey Drop retails for USD $3.59, and Sleepytime Biotin Beauty Rest retails for $4.99. For the full product portfolio and for more information on Celestial Seasonings, visit celestialseasonings.com.

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“We could not be more thrilled to launch a permanent flagship store in one of the most vibrant cities in the world,” says Darren Marshall, CEO of Smith Teamaker. “The reception to our brand in Japan over the years has been incredible, and we are proud to partner with Toyo Beverage as our exclusive distributor in Japan as we bring the full Smith experience to residents and visitors in Tokyo.”

The Portland, Oregon-based company, founded in 2009 by legendary tea entrepreneur Steven Smith, has spent the past several years building momentum in Japan in partnership with Toyo Beverage, through partnerships with Blue Bottle Coffee, Godiva Chocolate, W Hotels and various Michelin-starred restaurants. After being available in Japan for over 10 years, Smith Teamaker began operating pop-up stores with Toyo Beverage in the prestigious Shibuya Scramble Square in 2022, attracting thousands of visitors with its unique blends of black, green, herbal and wellness teas. It quickly became clear that Tokyo was ready for a permanent Smith Teamaker Tasting Room that would serve customers premium quality teas within an experiential space to savour a quiet moment in the bustle of city life.

“I’m proud to bring the legacy of Steven Smith to the Japanese consumer,” says Douglas Schafer, CEO of Toyo Beverage. “Our team is excited to bring the history and unparalleled quality of Smith Teamaker via this first Tokyo Tasting Room to the exacting Japanese consumer, and uphold the vision of Steven Smith to provide exceptional tea experiences.”

The Tasting Room Experience

From day one, Smith Teamaker has emulated a customer experience more like what one might be accustomed to in a winery: an invitation to slow down, savour, and consider the flavours and aromas in their cup, as well as their provenance. The new Tokyo tasting room does just this, presenting the company’s “garden to cup” ethos as a complete sensory experience: the retail shop has the loose leaf tea displayed under hand blown cloches so customers can experience the complex aromas of the tea as they learn about its origins. The knowledgeable staff is on hand to guide customers and plans to host tea workshops in the future. All of Smith Teamaker’s 30+ tea blends are available to taste in the tasting room, and, taken a step further, are used to craft innovative tea lattes, signature tea flights and food pairings. Of note, the golden light and black lavender lattes are crafted using a “tea-spresso” approach, an innovation developed by Smith Teamaker which uses an espresso machine to extract highly concentrated steepings of herbal infusions and black tea as it would coffee. Finally, tea brewing equipment, glassware, and the teas themselves are available for purchase to recreate the full Smith Teamaker experience at home.

Hand Crafted Details

Smith Teamaker is celebrated for its industry-leading commitment to craft, quality and creativity. The brand often finds inspiration for their collections not from the tea industry, but rather from fellow creators in culinary, beverage, and the arts. This care for craft and uncommon sources of inspiration is evident in the new Tokyo store through not only the beverage offerings but the intricate design details as well. Anchoring the nearly 2,000 square foot retail and tasting room spaces are two custom chochin lanterns, handcrafted by Kojima Shoten in Kyoto, which has been making chochin lanterns by hand for over 200 years. The paper used for the lanterns was made by Nao Tesuki Washi Company using Smith Tea as a natural dye, and pressed tea leaves into the washi paper itself. Additionally, the brand partnered with Big Sand Woodworking to handcraft the boards for its tea flights and displays, and a local designer to craft the sensory cloches.

Exclusive Products

In celebration of the Tokyo flagship opening, Smith Teamaker debuted the first tea in its new “City Series,” teas inspired by iconic cities across the world. Titled “Tokyo Twilight,” the blend is a love letter to the liveliness of its namesake city, featuring an uncommon combination of sencha green tea, green rooibos, cracked juniper, tulsi, lavender and lemon peel. Tokyo Twilight is now available at Smith Teamaker’s Tokyo and Portland tasting rooms, as well as online at SmithTea.com.

Smith Teamaker’s new Tokyo store is located on the 4th floor of Shibuya Scramble Square (Shibuya 2-24-12, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) and is open daily from 10 am to 9 pm.

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Starbucks Milano Duetto is one coffee blend, expressed through two bold, contrasting roasts to highlight the duality between tradition and innovation:

• Starbucks Milano Sole (light roast) pays homage to the vibrant Milanese coffee culture, featuring medium to high acidity, and a medium body, and notes of creamy vanilla custard and sweet pomegranate with hints of nutmeg.
• Starbucks Milano Luna (dark roast) is an ode to the heritage of Starbucks roasting, featuring medium to low acidity, and a medium to full body; it displays bold notes of dark chocolate truffle and roasted black walnut.

“For Starbucks, coffee has always been a lens through which we see the world – a world rich in diversity, tradition, and innovation,” said Michelle Burns, executive vice president, global coffee and sustainability. “Milan’s rich coffee culture – which served as the inspiration for Starbucks coffeehouse culture – and Starbucks 50+ year history and expertise in coffee roasting have inspired this new line of limited-release, special edition coffees, Starbucks Milano Sole and Starbucks Milano Luna.”

The Starbucks Milano Duetto blend is crafted from coffee grown in Colombia and Sumatra, where Starbucks has worked and sourced from trusted smallholder farmer communities for many years. The processing method of the South American coffee contributes heightened acidity and a clean finish while the semi-washed method of the Sumatra coffee contributes a distinctive full body and earthy, herbal flavour notes.

During the creation of Starbucks Milano Duetto, the Starbucks Coffee Development team experimented with a range of roasts by stopping at various points in the roasting cycle. After nearly a dozen iterations, the result is something the team is excited for partners and customers to try.

“The best way to understand the nuances and the effect roasting has on the coffee creation process is to compare the same blend roasted two different ways,” said Sergio Alvarez, a coffee developer and 15-year employee who was part of the team that crafted Starbucks Milano Duetto. “Our hope is that after tasting these coffees, our partners and customers are inspired, and perhaps have that ‘aha’ moment that many baristas have when tasting coffee. The moment where one wants to learn more.”

First introduced at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano for a limited time, throughout October, Starbucks Milano Sole and Milano Luna will be the featured light and dark roast brewed coffee in Starbucks stores in the US as well as available for purchase as packaged whole bean coffee.

Throughout the month of October, Starbucks customers in select markets across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, can purchase Starbucks Milano Sole and Milano Luna as packaged whole bean coffee, and in select regions it will also be available as hot brewed coffee while supplies last.

Although Milano Sole and Milano Luna will be the featured brewed coffee in Starbucks stores this month, Alvarez, at a tasting event for press at Starbucks Empire State Building Reserve store in New York City in September, said both blends work well as espresso and as cold brew, as well as with dairy and non-dairy additives.

Select US Starbucks stores will also host tastings of Starbucks Milano Duetto with customers. To find a participating store, customers can inquire with their local store for details.

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Developed by Twinings Master Blenders and expert herbalists, Twinings Sparkling Tea infuses tea and botanicals with sparkling water and fruit juice, fortified with essential vitamins and minerals.

Twinings new Sparkling Tea comes in three delicious fruit flavours, each with unique properties to encourage positive wellbeing:

• Defence: Orange, passionfruit and elderberry with Chinese green tea leaves and fortified with Zinc and Vitamins C and D to support your immune system.
• Refresh: Raspberry lemonade with hibiscus and Chinese white tea leaves and fortified with Magnesium, Niacin and Vitamin C to lift mind and spirit.
• Boost: Lemon with ginger and lemon balm infused with Indian black tea leaves and fortified with Vitamins B6, B12 and C to energise your day.

The Sparkling Teas are rich in antioxidant vitamin C and contain a range of vitamins and minerals. The range is also free of any artificial sweeteners or colours, created with no added sugar and less than 50 calories in each can.

Twinings’ latest innovation responds to consumer demand for a new way to enjoy tea. Consumer testing of the Sparkling Tea found that 9 out of 10 who sampled said they would recommend the product to a friend after trying, commenting that it far exceeded their expectations.

Harnessing 300 years of expertise, Sparkling Tea is the latest innovation at Twinings, expanding its range of cold products following the launch of Coolers last month.

Gill Close, marketing director for UK & Ireland at Twinings, said: “After years of research and development, we are thrilled to finally be able to share Twinings Sparkling Tea. At Twinings, we are passionate about crafting the highest-quality teas and infusions to create refreshing moments for our consumers – and our new ready-to-drink product means they can enjoy the feel-good taste of Twinings wherever they are.

“Available in three delicious flavours, Twinings Sparkling Tea is the perfect pick-me-up to help combat the mid-afternoon slump; a treat to put a spring in your step while feeling good about yourself. Our ambition is to empower people to get the most from life, enabling them to make small changes by making positive health and wellbeing enjoyable and more accessible.”

Twinings Sparkling Tea will be available to purchase from Amazon, Holland & Barrett, Twinings.co.uk and select Waitrose and Sainsbury’s stores – with a recommended retail price of GBP £1.89 per can.

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The Brooklyn Roasting Company, founded in 2009 to revive Brooklyn’s once legendary coffee roasting tradition, has built a reputation for sourcing its coffees responsibly and roasting to exact artisanal specifications. Together with Keurig’s dedicated Q-graders and coffee experts, the teams captured the chocolatey flavours and floral notes of the Java Mocha blend for the K-Cup pod format and developed the new dark roast, Coney Island Blend, with hearty coffee beans from Africa and South America, optimised for dairy and plant-based milk.

The Brooklyn Roasting Company founder Jim Munson said, “Our commitment to being serious not snobby, practical not pretentious, and accessible not exclusive is reflected in everything we do, including making our delicious coffees available to as many consumers as possible. We are so excited to work with an industry leader like Keurig to bring these carefully crafted blends to households and offices across North America.  A great cup of coffee is a connector – whether it be the first cup at home with family or a second cup catching up with colleagues back at the office. This partnership with Keurig is a great step on our joint journey of creating coffee excellence and accessibility.”

“At Keurig, we value our ability to introduce premium, locally loved coffeehouse brands like The Brooklyn Roasting Company to a wider audience,” said Ben Yoder, Keurig’s vice president of coffee partners.  “We are committed to providing new and innovative ways for coffee lovers and brand fans to discover their favorite blends in a format that suits their needs and at the push of a button.”

The Brooklyn Roasting Company K-Cup pods are available now at Keurig.com in convenient 10-pack cartons (MSRP USD$12.99).

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Crafted for busy bees and Matcha enthusiasts alike, the new Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go packs all the flavour and tranquility of a traditional Matcha latte into a convenient, pocket-sized package. Blended with the finest culinary-grade Matcha and natural sweetness courtesy of stevia, each sip delivers a burst of vibrant flavour and a wave of serenity, without sugar or artificial additives. Whether preferred hot or cold, Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go is ideal for crafting lattes or adding to smoothies and other blended drinks. No sifting or whisking is required, just add dairy or non-dairy milk and ‘let the matcha magic unfold’.

“At Aiya, we’ve always been committed to expanding the accessibility of premium matcha to consumers across the globe,” says Fumi Sugita, president of Torrance, California-based Aiya Matcha. “Curated in response to a significant rise in sugar-free demand, our new Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go is the perfect guilt-free solution for people of all ages seeking a convenient moment of calm amidst the chaos of everyday life.”

The exponential growth of the sugar-free category is the driving factor behind Aiya Matcha’s latest innovation as it’s expected to reach $65.31 billion by 2029. With a surge in demand for low-sugar, low calorie options, Aiya Matcha’s new offering not only embraces dietary preferences but also reflects the brand’s commitment to meeting evolving consumer needs.

Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go joins Aiya Matcha’s existing single-serving convenience line which includes Matcha To Go, Sweetened Matcha To Go and Sweetened Roasted Matcha To Go.
Sold in packs of ten, Sugar Free Sweetened Matcha To Go is available for a limited-time SRP of USD $15.99 direct to consumers’ doorsteps via aiya-america.com and Amazon.

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Across the three days, attendees gained hands-on practical skills and coffee knowledge during over 27 workshops and 64 lectures. 280 individuals participated in the Green Coffee Buyers and Sellers Program looking to begin long-term relationships.

The 2023 Best New Product Competition recognised six new products at the Expo in six different categories, judged on their quality and value to the specialty coffee and tea industry. The SCA awarded the following product and companies during the event:

• Coffee Accessories – Ion Beam by Acaia
• Commercial Coffee Preparation and Serving – Latte Art Factory Bar Pro by Latte Art Factory
• Consumer Coffee Preparation and Serving – The Barista Touch Impress by Breville
• Open Class – Redefined by Rarebird, Inc
• Specialty Coffee Beverage Additive – Puremade Toasted Black Sesame Syrup by Torani
• Specialty Non-Coffee Beverage Standalone – Ginger Spice Chai Concentrate by Art of Tea

The Coffee Design Awards, also awarded at Expo, recognised three companies for their ingenuity, style, and character in three categories:

• Branding – Dear Francis
• Packaging – Stereoscope
• Spaces – The Boy & The Bear

2023 US Coffee Championships
The 2023 US Coffee Championships featured six competitions across three days. The six new US Coffee Champions will represent the United States in the World Coffee Championships taking place in Athens, Greece and Taipei, Taiwan later this year:

• US Barista Champion: Isaiah Sheese, Archetype Coffee
• US Brewers Cup Champion: Wenbo Yang, Artly Coffee
• US Coffee in Good Spirits Champion: Sam Schroeder, Olympia Coffee
• US Cup Tasters Champion: Jake Donaghy, Olympia Coffee Roasting
• US Roasting Champion: Andrew Coe, Elevator Coffee
• US Latte Art Champion: Piyapat Lapteerawut, Coffee Project NY

The Specialty Coffee Expo will head to Chicago Illinois in 2024, taking place 12-14 April at McCormick Place. The SCA announced that 54% of the show floor for the 2024 Expo has already sold out.

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The “As Seen on Pure Leaf” in-faux-mercial turns the classic infomercial on its head, by rejecting the overly-polished format. Viewers are directed to visit www.GetSubtlySweet.com until 8 May to enter for a chance to win a free bottle of Pure Leaf Lower Sugar Iced Tea. A further 260 viewers could win a “Subtly Sweet Suggester” – a miniature Pure Leaf Subtly Sweet Iced Tea bottle that, when gently shaken, will reveal subtly sweet sayings to help you navigate your daily “nos,” says the company.

To view the in-faux-mercial click here, which will also air on Coco’s TikTok channel, @CocoJones and on the Peacock Streaming Service.

“Working with Pure Leaf on the ‘Subtly Sweet Hotline’ last year was both incredibly fun and fulfilling,” said Coco Jones. “I can’t wait for our fans to see this year’s twist on the subtly sweet ‘no’ – and I hope it will, once again, help people to build boundaries with a new sense of confidence. This pressure to always respond to others with sweetness – even when it doesn’t feel right – makes it tricky to prioritise our own needs and wants in life. I’m excited for ‘As Seen on Pure Leaf’ to help change that narrative and offer a balance between being sweet and staying true to ourselves.”

“Coco’s infectious personality and natural aura of confidence made her the perfect in-faux-mercial host for ‘As Seen on Pure Leaf,’” said Julie Raheja-Perera, general manager, North America, Pepsi Lipton Partnership. “The tongue-in-cheek in-faux-mercial style of this spot is the perfect platform to promote our real brewed Subtly Sweet line of Lower Sugar Iced Teas. It can be hard to say ‘no’ in the face of pressure to be extra sweet – in tea and in life. With this campaign, we hope to help individuals find the confidence to say ‘no’ with fun, subtly sweet ways to communicate that message.”

Pure Leaf Lower Sugar Iced Teas launched under the umbrella of Pure Leaf’s ongoing “No is Beautiful” platform in 2022, which highlights Pure Leaf’s commitment to saying “no” both in tea and in life. Pure Leaf’s tea masters brew the Lower Sugar Iced Teas using tea leaves picked at their freshest. Each 18.5 fl. oz bottle of Pure Leaf Lower Sugar Iced Tea contains 20 calories and comes in three flavours — Subtly Sweet, Subtly Sweet Peach and Subtly Sweet Lemon. To learn more about Pure Leaf Lower Sugar Iced Tea and the “Subtly Sweet Suggester,” follow @PureLeaf on social.

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Available exclusively on TopoftheMorninCoffee.com, McLoughlin delivers his hallmark positivity to homes worldwide via delicious and sustainably-sourced coffees (roasted in the USA), hot chocolates and teas. Through vibrant branding, each product introduces a new element to McLoughlin’s fictional world of “Planet Positivity,” featuring various characters associated with the brand (including the brand’s frontman – aptly named “Sonny”), all of whom add a touch of fun, humour and unique charm to the world of specialty coffee.

These products are also promoting youth mental health in the process, as 1% of all sales on TopoftheMorninCoffee.com will go directly to the Crisis Text Line.

“Having a good cup of coffee in the morning always sets the tone for my day,” McLoughlin says. “With Top of the Mornin’, my goal was to make delicious coffee a good time as well — take out the stuffiness associated with a solid cup of Joe and make the experience as fun as it is tasty. We’ve totally revamped our branding to be bright and positive, while also using Top of the Mornin’ as an opportunity to help others in need through the Crisis Text Line — an organisation I’m extremely passionate about, which spotlights youth mental health. Now, the brand combines three of my favourite things — coffee, positivity and philanthropy — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

“We are truly grateful to Jacksepticeye for being a longtime supporter of Crisis Text Line and for continuing to be a huge champion of our mission – promoting mental well-being for people wherever they are,” said Dena Trujillo, CEO at Crisis Text Line. “We are excited about Top of the Mornin’ coffee’s rebrand — creating an upbeat, fun, inclusive and positive experience for all. It is truly heartwarming for us to know that 1% of every bag of coffee purchased will help train our volunteer Crisis Counselors and keep our service free and accessible to every texter who reaches out in their moments of need.”

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Like Saint James Tea’s existing beverages, Blood Orange & Hibiscus Organic Black Tea is a healthy beverage option that boasts minimal environmental impact. Saint James Tea uses Tetra Paks created with low carbon materials and made of 70% paper from responsibly managed forests. The packaging also eliminates exposure to air and light, which gives the preservative-free tea a shelf life of up to 24 months, while keeping the product fresh for as long as possible.

The Blood Orange & Hibiscus Organic Black Tea joins Saint James Tea’s four existing green tea flavours, Original Green Tea, Passion Fruit & Peach, Blueberry & Raspberry, and Pineapple & Mango.

Saint James Tea is available for purchase online and at select retailers.

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Danger Coffee was created by the ‘Father of Biohacking’ and coffee connoisseur Dave Asprey (known for Bulletproof and the infamous ‘butter coffee’ trend). It is specially formulated through an innovative patent-pending process to replenish your body of minerals it desperately needs.

Danger Coffee Dark Roast has all the benefits of added micro-nutrients and electrolytes of its original medium roast, but with the rich and velvety flavours of baker’s chocolate, nougat, molasses, and smoky oak.

Perfect for espresso, lattes, cold brew, and anytime a richer tasting blend is desired, Danger Coffee Dark Roast is available in whole bean and ground for USD $24.95 per bag at Dangercoffee.com. Subscription options are also available for a lower cost.

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Chamberlain Coffee is only available in single-serve Chamberlain Steeped Coffee Bags, brewed similar to tea, which are made using compostable and renewable materials, making every cup eco-friendly. Chamberlain said: “I’ve never had an efficient way to bring coffee around with me while traveling or an efficient way to make coffee at home that was actually really really good.”

When searching for the perfect solution, Emma approached Los Angeles based Bixby Roasting Co, to collaborate on a unique roast profile in innovative new packaging. Chamberlain’s goal was to simply share a single serving of freshly roasted specialty coffee that is delicious, easy, and guilt-free with her fans. She wanted no machines, pods, or extra plastic packaging.

Emma and Bixby turned to Santa Cruz-based startup Steeped Coffee and its proprietary brewing method to deliver a simple consistent barista-approved cup. Every single-serving Steeped Coffee Bag is crafted for quality, convenience, and sustainability.

“My goal with this was to give everyone a way to make coffee easily that actually tastes good,” says Emma. “I am super excited that I was able to create this product.”

Each Chamberlain Steeped Coffee Bag is pre-ground, pre-dosed, and nitro-sealed for freshness using a blend of 100% specialty, sustainably grown coffees from Colombia, Guatemala, and Nicaragua that are hand-roasted in small batches at Bixby’s L.A. headquarters. The result is a rich and smooth cup with hints of chocolate and cherry.

“We couldn’t be more excited about this collaboration,” says Bixby founder and CEO, Remington Hotchkis. “Partnering with the innovative team at Steeped producing the perfect single-serve coffee and someone as dynamic and forward-thinking as Emma is a dream come true.”

About Emma Chamberlain

Emma began creating content on YouTube last year and has gained over 8.5 million subscribers and 950 million views to date. Time Magazine included Chamberlain in their 2019 list of The 25 Most Influential People on the Internet as well as the Time Magazine 100 Next List. The New York Times wrote “Emma Chamberlain, 18, is the funniest person on YouTube,” W Magazine wrote that she is “the most interesting girl on YouTube.”

About Steeped Coffee

Steeped, Inc., based in Santa Cruz, California, is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond, to bring people the most convenient, quality, ethically sourced, and sustainably packaged products available. Steeped Coffee provides the new standard single-serve method that combines both convenience and quality all within Guilt-Free Packaging. The proprietary Steeped Brewing Method delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within the Steeped Full Immersion Filters. For more information. visit www.steepedcoffee.com.

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Featuring two flavours, Original and Vanilla, Pepsi Café has nearly double the amount of caffeine than a regular Pepsi cola and is available in 12oz slim cans.

“We know that the consumers today are looking for products that meet the needs of energy, indulgence, and refreshment during that afternoon pick-me-up occasion. At Pepsi, we’ve known the potential of blending cola and coffee for years and after striking the perfect balance, we cannot wait to introduce Pepsi Café to the US next year,” said Todd Kaplan, vice president of marketing, Pepsi.

“We are confident that cola fans, iced coffee drinkers and anyone in need of an extra caffeine boost will love the unexpected flavour medley of roasted coffee infused into the refreshing, crisp flavour of Pepsi.”

Pepsi Café is not the brand’s first time launching in the cola and coffee space. Pepsi was one of the first beverage brands to enter the category in 1996 with the launch of Pepsi Kona, a coffee-flavoured Pepsi variety, however it wasn’t successful.

Pepsi Café Original is for those who enjoy their regular cup of joe, but also love the sweeter caramel undertones of a Pepsi cola. Pepsi designed its Pepsi Café Vanilla to be a sweeter and creamier beverage, providing consumers with a new and refreshing twist on the indulgent vanilla flavour.

Pepsi Café Original and Pepsi Café Vanilla will be available at all major national retailers beginning in April 2020.

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The range includes:

• Simply Nana Mint Black Tea
• Simply Nana Mint Green Tea
• Simply Nana Mint Herbal Lemon Tea
• Simply Nana Mint Herbal Ginger Tea
• Simply Nana Mint Herbal Chamomile Tea

In addition, Wissotzky is providing multi-tiered support to drive the Nana Tea revolution. Promotions include digital advertising, shopper marketing, social media, influencer marketing, demos, and a presence on Amazon.

Family-owned since 1849, Wissotzky is beloved throughout the world for its superior blends of the highest quality teas and infusions. Every bag of Wissotzky Tea contains 100% natural tea and hand-selected herbs and spices for a full-bodied, GMO-free, certified kosher tea drinking experience.

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Roasted at 232°C – the same temperature as the barley used to brew Guinness – the coffee has notes of fruit and nut chocolate with a rich mouthfeel and a long-lasting distinguished chocolate finish almost identical to Guinness in appearance. 232 Brew contains no alcohol.

The delicious blend will be available at selected venues across the country including Flat Iron Square (London), Oasthouse (Manchester) and Brigadiers (London).

Brad Barritt, Tiki Tonga co-founder said: “Coffee is a key ingredient to a rugby lifestyle – starting us off pre-training with an espresso and through a flat white post-tough session and more – and for me, it’s a key way to unwind and connect with friends. Through 232 Brew, we want to encourage people to get together to watch rugby and bring the team spirit.”

Niall McKee, Head of Guinness Stout Europe said: “The next six weeks are set to be some of the most exciting weeks of the year for fans of rugby, but we know that for many the early morning starts are far from ideal. That’s why we’ve partnered with Brad and the team at Tiki Tonga to create the ultimate coffee. We want to be there with rugby’s biggest fans for those early morning starts – bringing belief and team spirit.”

For more information visit: https://www.tikitonga.co.uk/

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A “bold, seductive blend with an uplifting Kombucha fizz”, the new flavour is made with Equinox’s specially made coffee Kombucha culture and Arabica Coffee beans in a 250ml slimline can.

Filled with the same benefits as traditional Kombucha, it also gives a natural re-energising coffee lift that is lower in caffeine than normal coffee.

Equinox Organic Kombucha, based in Hebden Bridge, UK, is available at www.equinoxkombucha.com Espresso Coffee is priced at £1.60 (can only). Certain flavours are currently stocked in Waitrose, Whole Foods and Planet Organic.

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Like the rest of its espresso capsule offerings, Decaffeinato Ristretto is compatible with Nespresso Original machines. This intensity 9 offering delivers a touch of chocolatey truffle with crushed spice, rich fruit, and all the bold espresso smoothness without the caffeine.

The new decaf capsule rounds out the portfolio of existing caffeinated blends: Ricchezza (strength-8), Crema Scura (9), Ristretto (10), and Nerissimo (11).

Peet’s Espresso capsules let coffee connoisseurs enjoy the complexity of Peet’s signature dark espresso at the touch of a button. In less than a minute—at home or the office—anyone can savor a perfectly pulled, beautiful tasting espresso.

Peet’s espresso blends come in aluminum capsules sold in a 10-count box with a suggested retail price of $7.99, available at major mass and grocery stores, online outlets, and at Peet’s coffeebars.

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The Nescafé Gold lattes are reportedly the world’s first plant-based soluble coffees mixes and are available exclusively from Tesco until February 2020, after which they will also be available in other retailers across the UK.

This latest coffee innovation from Nestlé will help meet the growing consumer demand for plant-based and non-dairy in the UK.

Neil Stephens, head of the Nescafé business in the UK and Ireland, said: “Our new Nescafé Gold frothy coffees bring the plant-based latte trend out of the coffee shop and into the home. The three delicious flavours, oat, almond and coconut are vegan friendly.

“Nescafé is the world’s favourite coffee, but we do not take our position for granted. We are quick to spot and embrace fast moving coffee trends and tastes in this highly competitive and innovative market. Our new plant based vegan latte mixes are the latest in a long list of innovations to bring new and exciting sensory experiences to our loyal Nescafé consumers.”

The plant-based lattes are being launched first in the UK and Ireland before being rolled out in several markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America and Oceania.

The new vegan lattes will complement the existing range of 17 Nescafé Gold frothy coffees.

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Bottleshot is available exclusively in Soho House locations across the UK, and will also be available for purchase on Amazon, as well as their website.

Drinking director of Soho House Group, Tom Kerr said: “Cold brew is an exciting time in the coffee category right now and Bottleshot is the most unique out there. Its bold, sweet, and nutty flavour creates the perfect balance for an intense caffeine hit.”

Originally from New Orleans, the birthplace of cold brew coffee, Bottleshot’s founder and CEO, Annie Mitchell, drank cold brew regularly. When moving to the UK a few years ago, Annie failed to see much cold brew choice in retailers, which led to her creation of Bottleshot.

Over the past several years, cold brew has grown 580% in the US, and UK operators remain optimistic for the potential of the UK iced beverage market to mirror the US.

Not to be confused with iced coffee which is simply “hot” coffee poured over ice, Bottleshot steep premium, ethically sourced Arabica beans in cold water for 18 hours mixed afterwards with a dash of chicory. Each can of Bottleshot contains the equivalent of two shots of espresso, with an extra kick from the added chicory.

The eco-conscious brand aims to continue improving its environmental and social impact, as its cans are recyclable and its coffee beans are Rainforest Alliance Certified.

Mitchell said: “Cold brew was always in our home growing up – so much so, I didn’t realise it wasn’t the norm. Then later when I moved to London I kept hearing about cold brew exploding in the States outside of New Orleans. I was frankly just jealous this was happening when I, cold brew’s biggest fan, couldn’t find any decent cold brew in the UK. I ultimately decided to do something about it and worked tirelessly over the course of a year to create a delicious, strong, authentic tasting cold brew. This is cold brew done right!”

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Available now at Partners’ five New York City neighborhood cafés, select Union Market locations, and coming soon to East Coast Whole Foods locations, the cold brew cans are made with Partners’ signature Brooklyn Blend — crafted in their Brooklyn roasting facilities with notes of rich chocolate and sweet toffee.

The eye-catching cans feature Partners’ signature bright blue hues and are available as a single can (RRP $4.99) or as a 6-pack (RRP $15).

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