Banlanhua Herbal Tea Drink

'Banlanhua Herbal Tea Drink' comes in two types - Rock Candy and Xylitol.

claimed, it is made of herb essence and suits for different ages.

Its amazing how traditional herbal drinks in the Chinese market are getting fast onto the sugar-free trend!

Bonbon au Chocolat Drink Chocolate

Bonbon au Chocolat Drink Chocolate (Individual Chocolates for Drinking Chocolate) has been recently made available to consumers in Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Japan under the Beschle brand name.

The product, which is touted as "bonbons of chocolate for easy hot chocolate", is retailed in a 200g cardboard box containing individually wrapped 'chocolates'. According to literature, one chocolate in a cup with milk will yield a mild hot chocolate while 2 chocolate will yield an intense drink.

Kirin Tiramisu Latte

]. This new chilled coffee drink is added to the series based on household recipes from around the world. It is inspired by the Italian dessert tiramisu.

This drink consists of bitter espresso coffee and Mascarpone cheese plus milk and fresh cream. The Mascarpone cheese is produced in Hokkaido. This drink has a smooth texture.

Water & Energy

Watermelon and Lychee, Verbena and Lemongrass, and Mint and Lime are three varieties in which a new 'energizing' Bottled Water is now available under the Water & Energy brand name.

Recently introduced to consumers in Slovakia, this water with real fruit, panax ginseng, guarana and caffeine is claimed to be free from sodium, artificial colors, and preservatives. Enriched with vitamins, each variety is presented in a 500ml plastic bottle.

Crystal Head Vodka

Produced by Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits Ltd. out of Newfoundland, new Crystal Head Vodka is offered in the USA, by Dan Aykroyd, in an overboxed, 750ml glass bottle in the shape of a human skull.

The idea for the bottle is claimed to have come from Aykroyd's fascination with ghosts, spirits and extraterrestrial life.

The Vodka is said to be free of any additives such as sugar, glycerin and citrus oil, to be made with water from a deep aquifer, to be quadruple distilled and to be triple filtered through polished crystals known as Herkimer diamonds.

House Foods: House Megashaki

Megashaki refers to mega refresh.

This new functional drink is designed be consumed when concentration is needed, such as when working, taking exams or driving. It contains ginger extract, chili extract, caffeine and arginine as active ingredients.

Apple juice and lemon juice are added to produce a palatable taste; the fruit juice content is 20%.

SnapDragon Beauty Beverage

SnapDragon Beauty Beverage is part of the Votre Vu line of products available in the USA from Votre Vu. Presented in a 30 fl. oz. (885ml) bottle, it is sold in a 2-pack and a 4-pack with suggested retails of $23.00 and $39.00, respectively.

Literature states, "This delicious private blend of powerful anti aging super-fruits and botanicals features mango, pomegranate and acai berry juices. A melange of teas (green, white and gorgeous red) infuse some spices to your life. Seven daily vitamins plus collagen, aloe vera, foti, ginkgo biloba and baobab fiber round out this exotic beauty mix, supported by naturally safe extracts, fruits and minerals which may enhance energy. No preservatives or sugar added."

Used daily, Snapdragon "may help repair, restore and re-balance your body's internal systems, naturally giving your skin a radiant, beautiful glow. It may boost your overall vitality when added to your daily beauty regimen for optimal health, inside and out."

Nippon Milk Community: Megmilk Astaxanthin Power

. This new functional drink is a mixed vegetable juice (carrot juice and tomato juice). It is fortified with astaxanthin which is a red pigment carotenoid occurring naturally in fish and shellfish and hematococcus seaweed.

In this product, the astaxanthin used is derived from seaweed. Each bottle supplies 4mg astaxanthin, and the vegetable content is more than 120g (calculated as fresh vegetables).

The main target is consumers in their 40s and above.

Organic Healthy Wake Up Drink

Yves Rocher launched Boisson Bio Reveil Sante (Organic Healthy Wake Up Drink) in three varieties in France.

This product is said to contain all 5 recommended daily portions of fruit and vegetables in a single drink, and is claimed to be organic.

The line includes:

• Forme et Tonus (Form & Tone), which contains Barbados cherry, kiwi pulp, mango, sea buckthorn, and lentils;
• Comfort Digest, made of fennel seeds, aniseed, coriander seeds, blueberry, and blackberry
• Equilibre Cholesterol (Cholesterol Balance), which contains pomegranate, artichoke, coconut, pomace and apple.

Socal Cleanse Organic Detox Tea

The new Socal Cleanse collection is available in the USA from Socal Cleanse. Said to contain the purest ingredients with no harmful chemicals, Organic Detox Tea is sold in a 3 oz. (85g - loose leaf herbal tea) tin that is said to be biodegradable. Organic Detox Tea is offered in Hibiscus and Peppermint flavors.

Literature for the Hibiscus variety states, "Our proprietary blend of herbs gently cleanses your body while providing essential antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals - a perfect blend of nutrients. We handcraft each and every tea batch with an exclusive line of organic botanicals and herbs. Eco-friendly - Our label is completely tree-free, water-free and is printed with non-toxic water-based inks. Recycle or reuse our versatile and sleek tin. Our teas are caffeine free so even the most sensitive of systems can still benefit. Rich in vitamins including A, B1, B2, B3 and E - Rich in minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium, iodine, and zinc - USDA organic - Certified CCOF organic - Cruelty free and vegan."

Kirin Alcohol Free Beer

This new alcohol-free beer is claimed to be the world's first alcohol-free beer to achieve the alcohol content 0.00%.

It is produced using Kirin's unique technology. It has a rich yet sharp and refreshing beer flavor.

Calpis Laclac

This new functional drink is jointly developed by Calpis and Ajinomoto. It contains apple juice fermented by plant source lactic acid bacteria developed by Calpis. It also contains 5 types of amino acids produced by a unique fermentation method developed by Ajinomoto; the 5 types of amino acids include arginine, lysine and BCAA (branched chain amino acids valine, leucine, isoleucine).

This thirst-quenching drink has a mellow apple flavor. The total fruit juice content 3% (fermented apple juice is 1.5%). This is a calorie-reduced drink with only 15 kcal per 100ml.

Hangover Blocker Detox Shot

Gtox Hangover Blocker Detox Shot is said to enhance the body's natural response to the removal of toxins, such as alcohol.

The "great Citrus Flavor!" beverage is new in the USA from Applied Food Sciences, Inc. Label copy reads, "Blocks hangovers - Contains glucarate - Fast recovery."

Groente & Fruitshot

With each 100ml of Groente & Fruitshot bottle said to contain 100g each of concentrated fruit and concentrated vegetables, a single drink serving provides 50% of the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables.

Two varieties have been released: a combination of Apple, Carrot, Kiwi and Spinach a well another of Apple, Carrot and Strawberry.

Fever Stimulation Beverage

The new line of Fever Stimulation Beverage with "all natural herbal infusion" is claimed to be the World's first Stimulation Beverage. The non-carbonated drink is sold in the USA in a single-serve 14 fl. oz. aluminum bottle by Fever Beverage USA.

Promotional literature reads, "Fever is not an energy drink; rather, Fever is a stimulation beverage that produces feelings of pleasure and euphoria, as well as being: Rich in antioxidants - Body detoxifier - Balances the central nervous system - Enhances libido - A natural source of energy. Fever contains ingredients ranging from the well-known green tea, caffeine to Glycarin(tm), one of Fever's proprietary ingredients, which is an all-natural, antioxidant-rich, phyto-aphrodisiac, developed as a result of the latest scientific research into male and female performance and well-being, shown to promote healthy bones."

The Pineapple + Coconut "combines the vitamin-rich pineapple fruit with the disease-combating properties of coconut."

The Mango + Banana drink "is high in iron, potassium-rich and contains anti-cancer properties.

Kiwi + Strawberry is high in dietary fiber.

While the Pomegranate + Cherry variety is said to help reduce blood clotting and aids in the flow of blood to the heart, and to aid in weight loss.

Choya Umeshu Jelly

Choya Umeshu Jelly [Japanese apricot liqueur jelly]

This is a new ready-to-drink, low-alcohol cocktail type product added to the series. This product contains a unique jelly made with Japanese apricot liqueur; the solid type jelly is carbonated to produce a pleasant mouthfeel.

The consumer shakes the can before consuming, and it is recommended to be served chilled. The Japanese apricots used are only produced in Japan. There are no flavorings added.

Choya Umeshu claimed this is not only the first jellied, ready-to-drink, effervescent umeshu product but also the first jellied alcoholic beverage with an effervescent mouthfeel launched in Japan. The alcohol content is 5%.

JT Konnyaku Ceramide Fiber Water

This new functional drink supplies konjac ceramide and 10g dietary fiber per bottle. The dietary fiber in this product is derived from polydextrose (from corn) and glucomannan (from konjac). This drink has a refreshing grape flavor. This is a reduced-calorie drink.

Asahi Vegesh

Asahi Breweries: Asahi Vegesh. This new ready-to-drink low-alcohol cocktail is a joint development by the company and Kagome. This carbonated drink has a refreshing grapefruit taste as the base. The vegetable juice used is based on Kagome Yasai Seikatsu 100 [vegetable lifestyle 100], the mainstay vegetable juice product from Kagome. This new drink is made with 21 types of vegetables including carrots, spinach, asparagus, red bell peppers and 5 types of fruit including grapefruit, lemon and pineapple. The carrots used are yellow carrots which have a refreshing taste with low bitterness. The vegetable juice content is 20% and the fruit juice content is 20%. This drink has a pleasant mouthfeel, a rich taste yet a refreshing aftertaste. The alcohol content is 4%. It is the third variety of this sereis of vegetable juice cocktail product from Asahi; the first and second varieties are Asahi Tomate and Asahi Vegete.

Anti-Ageing Water

Produced by Japan-based Kunimitsu Kido Co. Ltd., Anti-Ageing Water is new in the USA from Global Beverage Innovations. The "pH 10" water is presented in a resealable 16.9 fl. oz. (500ml) bottle flagged, "The world's most functional water. Now enhanced with DMAE!" The "neutral tasting ultra premium cosmeceutical designer water" is touted as "an all-natural, DMAE-based mineralized super-alkaline bottled water." Said to contain natural products that are exceptionally helpful in hydrating the skin, literature states, "it's the ultimate luxury - drinking Anti-Ageing Water is like turning back the hands of time."

Mountain Dew Voltage

Mountain Dew Voltage is presented in a resealable 20 fl. oz. plastic bottle flagged "Dew Charged with Raspberry Citrus Flavor and Ginseng." The "blue-colored beverage" is new in the USA from PepsiCo, Inc.