From functional waters to naturally sweetened juices, the September 2016 beverage trends reveal a clear emphasis on healthier drink options. Indeed, the sugary sodas and energy drinks of the past are currently being replaced by a new breed of healthy beverage alternatives.
One of the biggest shifts in the beverage industry has been the rise of functional waters and sparkling waters. As the September 2016 beverage trends reveal, consumers are eagerly turning towards products such as birch tree waters, waters infused with goji berries and fruit-flavored seltzers.
Beyond functional waters, consumers are also looking for more natural versions of sugar-rich beverages such as soda and energy drinks. As a result, beverage brands are increasingly using natural sweeteners such as raw sugarcane and stevia instead of sugar.
Top 55 Beverage Ideas in September
From Superfood-Infused Waters to Citrusy Sugarcane Drinks:
Katherine Pendrill — Sep 25, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Hybrid Lemonade Coffees
The Stand Coffee Shop Offers a Lemonade-Flavored Iced Coffee Beverage
54
Superfood-Infused Water
Alpha Wolf's Filtered Water Drinks are Focus-Enhancing Supplements
53
Original Recipe Sodas
Chek Soda is Relaunching with a Reformulated Recipe and Retro Can Design
52
Vividly Graphic Tea Brands
This Brand of Teas Focuses on Flavor, Ethical Production and Design
51
Detoxifying Skincare Teas
The Teaonic 'I Love My Skin' Beverage Benefits The Skin From The Inside
50
Comprehensive Coffee Beverages
'Coffiest' is a Coffee-Flavored Breakfast Drink Full of Nutrients
49
Ready-to-Drink Vegetable Soups
The ZÜPA NOMA Soups Allow Consumers to Drink Their Vegetables
48
Crystallized Instant Coffees
Voilà is Introducing Itself as the "World's Best Instant Coffee"
47
Purifying Tree Waters
Sibberi's Maple, Birch and Bamboo Water Products are Naturally Sourced
46
Melon-Based Sports Beverages
WellWell's Cold-Pressed Organic Juice is a Natural Hydration Drink
45
Pulpy Carbonated Fruit Juices
These Carbonated Drinks Are Offered in Vibrant Packaging
44
Citrusy Sugarcane Drinks
Sugarcane Island Blends Its Sugarcane Juice with Lime
43
Compostable Coffee Pods
The Single-Serve Pods from Ethical Bean are Fully Compostable
42
Blended Anime Beverages
This Secret Menu Starbucks Frappuccino is Decorated Like a Pokeball
41
Designer Coffee-Brewing Water
This Designer Coffee Water is Intended for Making Artisanal Brews
40
Bone Broth Juices
Pressery's Bone Broths are Mixed with Fruit and Vegetable Juices
39
Uniquely Flavored Craft Sodas
PepsiCo Launches Craft Soda Line Called 'Stubborn Soda'
38
Modern Ayurvedic Elixirs
'Sattva' Makes Healing Beverages with Herbs from Ancient Ayurveda
37
Curated Craft Coffee Subscriptions
MistoBox Ensures That Consumers Receive Their Preferred Blend
36
Adult-Oriented Fruit Pouches
The 'Smash Pack' Fruit Blends Help Consumers Fuel Up on the Go
35
Boozy Ice Teas
This Hard Iced Tea Offers Welcome Respite From the Summer Heat
34
Cannabis-Infused Tonics
'Legal' Introduces Four Flavored Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Tonics
33
Loose Leaf Tea Subscriptions
This Service is Perfect for People Who Love Sampling Organic Blends
32
Island-Inspired Mocktails
Sonic's New Island Breeze Frozen Drinks are Based on Tropical Cocktails
31
Hawaiian Cold Brew Brands
KonaRed Makes Flavored Cold Brew from Hawaiian Coffee Beans
30
Turkey Broth Beverages
Epic's Bone Broth is a Protein-Packed Ready-to-Heat Drink
29
Grass-Fed Milk Cartons
Organic Valley Brands Its Grass-Fed Whole Cow's Milk as 'Grassmilk'
28
Probiotic Latte Powders
LAKANTO's Matcha Latte is Naturally Sweetened with Monk Fruit
27
Drinking Vinegar Lemonades
Pressery's Blueberry Lemonade is Infused with Coconut Vinegar
26
Compostable Coffee Capsules
Dualit Now Sells Its Single-Origin Coffee in Compostable Pods
25
Naturally Sweetened Energy Drinks
The New Zevia Beverages Provide a Natural Way to Stay Energized
24
Calming Botanical Elixirs
Zend's 'Feel Calm' Liquid Shots are Made with Soothing Kava Kava
23
Boozy Cherry Sodas
Henry's Hard Cherry Cola Adds an Alcoholic Kick to Fruit-Flavored Soda
22
Vibrant Seltzer Water Branding
These Fresh Drinks Offer a Variety of Unique Flavors
21
Branded Cold Brew Kits
This Kit Allows Consumers to Enjoy Starbucks' Cold Brew at Home
20
Probiotic Citrus Water
Uncle Matt's Blends Cold-Pressed Citrus Juice with Water
19
Lettuce-Based Tea Beverages
'Lettuce Organic Teas' Combine Black Tea and Vegetable Juice
18
Cartoned Cold Brews
The Uncommon Coffee Roasters Premixed Coffee is Served in Retro Milk Cartons
17
Tropical Japanese Shakes
McDonald's Japan's Created a Shake Made from Okinawa Pineapples
16
Bottled Vegetable Broths
Pressery Packages Its 'Veggie Broth' as a Ready-to-Drink Product
15
Branded Anime Beverages
These Pokemon-Inspired Starbucks Drinks Take After Popular Characters
14
Mushroom-Infused Mocha Drinks
Love Grace's New Mocha Drink is Made with Medicinal Mushrooms
13
Naturally Flavored Energy Drinks
Sunshine Energy Drinks Serve as a More Natural Pick-Me-Up
12
Ice Cream-Inspired Coffee Drinks
Marley Beverages' Coffee in Cans Taste Like Frozen Desserts
11
Vegetable Vinegar Drinks
Michigan Beet & Carrot Drinking Vinegar is a Unique Cocktail Enhancement
10
Small-Batch Kombucha Teas
These Small-Batch Teas are Perfect for Brand Promotion Purposes
9
Probiotic Float Desserts
Buchi's Healthy Frozen Floats are Packed with Healing Ingredients
8
Protein-Rich Smoothies
The New Jamba Protein Smoothies are Meant to Supplement Exercise
7
Spiced Nut Milks
The Califia Farms Ginger Almond Milk Doubles As a Natural Digestive Aid
6
Vitamin-Laden Beverages
This Vitamin Beverage is
5
Tropical Energy Drinks
This New Energy Drink Promises All-Natural Flavors and Ingredients
4
Cleansing Probiotic Tonics
The KeVita Carbonated Fruit Drinks Contain Vinegar to Boost Digestion
3
Coffee Shop Milk Alternatives
Starbucks Now Offers Almond Milk as a Dairy-Free Option
2
Fruity Fast Casual Lemonades
Blaze Pizza's New Agua Fresca Drinks are a Refreshing Summer Option
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Fast Food Pumpkin Lattes
McDonald's is Introducing a McCafe Pumpkin Spice Latte
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Functional Effervescent Drink Ranges
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Delicious Health-Conscious Sodas
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poppi Sodas from Juice Press Come in Eleven Flavors
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Juno Bamboo Water Makes a Centuries-Old Natural Remedy Ready to Drink
Aluminum-Bottled Sparkling Waters
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Flavorful Prebiotic Sodas
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Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
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Sparkling Tea-Based Refreshments
Twinings Sparkling Tea Comes in Three Fruit-Forward Flavors
Mexican-Owned Prebiotic Sodas
Mayawell's Better-for-You Sodas Celebrate Their Heritage
Next-Generation Hydration Beverages
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Consumer-Driven Ambient Juices
Tropicana is Adding Two New Options to Its Ambient Juice Range
Naturally Formulated Energy Drinks
The Acti+ Clean Energy Drink Has Nootropics and Zero Sugar
Health-Conscious Sparkling Beverages
Cloud Water Unveils New Products and a Fresh Brand Makeover
Concentrated Plant-Based Beverages
Tnuva Launches the TNUVA+ Brand and New Functional Beverages
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