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Top 55 Beverage Ideas in September

From Superfood-Infused Waters to Citrusy Sugarcane Drinks

— September 25, 2016 — Lifestyle
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.
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Fast Food Pumpkin Lattes
Fast Food Pumpkin Lattes
McDonald's is Introducing a McCafe Pumpkin Spice Latte
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53
Probiotic Float Desserts
Probiotic Float Desserts
Buchi's Healthy Frozen Floats are Packed with Healing Ingredients
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52
Tropical Japanese Shakes
Tropical Japanese Shakes
McDonald's Japan's Created a Shake Made from Okinawa Pineapples
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51
Coffee Shop Milk Alternatives
Coffee Shop Milk Alternatives
Starbucks Now Offers Almond Milk as a Dairy-Free Option
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50
Drinking Vinegar Lemonades
Drinking Vinegar Lemonades
Pressery's Blueberry Lemonade is Infused with Coconut Vinegar
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49
Fruity Fast Casual Lemonades
Fruity Fast Casual Lemonades
Blaze Pizza's New Agua Fresca Drinks are a Refreshing Summer Option
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48
Vitamin-Laden Beverages
Vitamin-Laden Beverages
This Vitamin Beverage is
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47
Lettuce-Based Tea Beverages
Lettuce-Based Tea Beverages
'Lettuce Organic Teas' Combine Black Tea and Vegetable Juice
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46
Loose Leaf Tea Subscriptions
Loose Leaf Tea Subscriptions
This Service is Perfect for People Who Love Sampling Organic Blends
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45
Boozy Cherry Sodas
Boozy Cherry Sodas
Henry's Hard Cherry Cola Adds an Alcoholic Kick to Fruit-Flavored Soda
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44
Protein-Rich Smoothies
Protein-Rich Smoothies
The New Jamba Protein Smoothies are Meant to Supplement Exercise
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43
Cleansing Probiotic Tonics
Cleansing Probiotic Tonics
The KeVita Carbonated Fruit Drinks Contain Vinegar to Boost Digestion
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42
Ice Cream-Inspired Coffee Drinks
Ice Cream-Inspired Coffee Drinks
Marley Beverages' Coffee in Cans Taste Like Frozen Desserts
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41
Tropical Energy Drinks
Tropical Energy Drinks
This New Energy Drink Promises All-Natural Flavors and Ingredients
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40
Spiced Nut Milks
Spiced Nut Milks
The Califia Farms Ginger Almond Milk Doubles As a Natural Digestive Aid
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39
Designer Coffee-Brewing Water
Designer Coffee-Brewing Water
This Designer Coffee Water is Intended for Making Artisanal Brews
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38
Cannabis-Infused Tonics
Cannabis-Infused Tonics
'Legal' Introduces Four Flavored Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Tonics
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37
Calming Botanical Elixirs
Calming Botanical Elixirs
Zend's 'Feel Calm' Liquid Shots are Made with Soothing Kava Kava
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36
Small-Batch Kombucha Teas
Small-Batch Kombucha Teas
These Small-Batch Teas are Perfect for Brand Promotion Purposes
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35
Vegetable Vinegar Drinks
Vegetable Vinegar Drinks
Michigan Beet & Carrot Drinking Vinegar is a Unique Cocktail Enhancement
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34
Turkey Broth Beverages
Turkey Broth Beverages
Epic's Bone Broth is a Protein-Packed Ready-to-Heat Drink
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33
Cartoned Cold Brews
Cartoned Cold Brews
The Uncommon Coffee Roasters Premixed Coffee is Served in Retro Milk Cartons
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32
Probiotic Latte Powders
Probiotic Latte Powders
LAKANTO's Matcha Latte is Naturally Sweetened with Monk Fruit
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31
Probiotic Citrus Water
Probiotic Citrus Water
Uncle Matt's Blends Cold-Pressed Citrus Juice with Water
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30
Bottled Vegetable Broths
Bottled Vegetable Broths
Pressery Packages Its 'Veggie Broth' as a Ready-to-Drink Product
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29
Branded Cold Brew Kits
Branded Cold Brew Kits
This Kit Allows Consumers to Enjoy Starbucks' Cold Brew at Home
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28
Grass-Fed Milk Cartons
Grass-Fed Milk Cartons
Organic Valley Brands Its Grass-Fed Whole Cow's Milk as 'Grassmilk'
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27
Melon-Based Sports Beverages
Melon-Based Sports Beverages
WellWell's Cold-Pressed Organic Juice is a Natural Hydration Drink
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26
Curated Craft Coffee Subscriptions
Curated Craft Coffee Subscriptions
MistoBox Ensures That Consumers Receive Their Preferred Blend
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25
Naturally Sweetened Energy Drinks
Naturally Sweetened Energy Drinks
The New Zevia Beverages Provide a Natural Way to Stay Energized
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24
Vibrant Seltzer Water Branding
Vibrant Seltzer Water Branding
These Fresh Drinks Offer a Variety of Unique Flavors
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23
Uniquely Flavored Craft Sodas
Uniquely Flavored Craft Sodas
PepsiCo Launches Craft Soda Line Called 'Stubborn Soda'
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22
Island-Inspired Mocktails
Island-Inspired Mocktails
Sonic's New Island Breeze Frozen Drinks are Based on Tropical Cocktails
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21
Compostable Coffee Pods
Compostable Coffee Pods
The Single-Serve Pods from Ethical Bean are Fully Compostable
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20
Naturally Flavored Energy Drinks
Naturally Flavored Energy Drinks
Sunshine Energy Drinks Serve as a More Natural Pick-Me-Up
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19
Mushroom-Infused Mocha Drinks
Mushroom-Infused Mocha Drinks
Love Grace's New Mocha Drink is Made with Medicinal Mushrooms
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18
Boozy Ice Teas
Boozy Ice Teas
This Hard Iced Tea Offers Welcome Respite From the Summer Heat
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17
Vividly Graphic Tea Brands
Vividly Graphic Tea Brands
This Brand of Teas Focuses on Flavor, Ethical Production and Design
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16
Modern Ayurvedic Elixirs
Modern Ayurvedic Elixirs
'Sattva' Makes Healing Beverages with Herbs from Ancient Ayurveda
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15
Comprehensive Coffee Beverages
Comprehensive Coffee Beverages
'Coffiest' is a Coffee-Flavored Breakfast Drink Full of Nutrients
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14
Detoxifying Skincare Teas
Detoxifying Skincare Teas
The Teaonic 'I Love My Skin' Beverage Benefits The Skin From The Inside
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13
Hawaiian Cold Brew Brands
Hawaiian Cold Brew Brands
KonaRed Makes Flavored Cold Brew from Hawaiian Coffee Beans
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12
Purifying Tree Waters
Purifying Tree Waters
Sibberi's Maple, Birch and Bamboo Water Products are Naturally Sourced
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11
Citrusy Sugarcane Drinks
Citrusy Sugarcane Drinks
Sugarcane Island Blends Its Sugarcane Juice with Lime
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10
Hybrid Lemonade Coffees
Hybrid Lemonade Coffees
The Stand Coffee Shop Offers a Lemonade-Flavored Iced Coffee Beverage
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9
Ready-to-Drink Vegetable Soups
Ready-to-Drink Vegetable Soups
The ZÜPA NOMA Soups Allow Consumers to Drink Their Vegetables
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8
Original Recipe Sodas
Original Recipe Sodas
Chek Soda is Relaunching with a Reformulated Recipe and Retro Can Design
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7
Bone Broth Juices
Bone Broth Juices
Pressery's Bone Broths are Mixed with Fruit and Vegetable Juices
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6
Pulpy Carbonated Fruit Juices
Pulpy Carbonated Fruit Juices
These Carbonated Drinks Are Offered in Vibrant Packaging
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5
Crystallized Instant Coffees
Crystallized Instant Coffees
Voilà is Introducing Itself as the "World's Best Instant Coffee"
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4
Branded Anime Beverages
Branded Anime Beverages
These Pokemon-Inspired Starbucks Drinks Take After Popular Characters
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3
Adult-Oriented Fruit Pouches
Adult-Oriented Fruit Pouches
The 'Smash Pack' Fruit Blends Help Consumers Fuel Up on the Go
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2
Superfood-Infused Water
Superfood-Infused Water
Alpha Wolf's Filtered Water Drinks are Focus-Enhancing Supplements
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Blended Anime Beverages
Blended Anime Beverages
This Secret Menu Starbucks Frappuccino is Decorated Like a Pokeball
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