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Starbucks rolls out new, updated cold beverages

June 24, 2014

Starbucks rolled out new cold beverage offerings today with the introduction of Fizzio Handcrafted Sodas and a new Teavana Shaken Iced Tea flavor.

“We have heard from our customers that they’re looking for more refreshing, cold beverages, especially during the warm summer months,” said Cliff Burrows, group president, U.S., Americas and Teavana. “Fizzio Handcrafted Soda is unlike any soda in the marketplace because it’s handcrafted and made-to-order each time. The addition of Fizzio and Teavana Iced Teas gives our customers more refreshing beverage choices made with the premium ingredients they expect from Starbucks.”

Fizzio Handcrafted Sodas are carbonated fresh and are available in three flavors: Spiced Root Beer, Golden Ginger Ale and Lemon Ale. Customers may customize the amount of carbonation in their drinks, adjusting to suit individual preference. According to a news release, the sodas contain no artificial flavors, no preservatives or high fructose corn syrup, and the Grande size has 100 calories or less.

Fizzio Handcrafted Sodas will be available at select Starbucks locations in Hawaii, Southern California (Los Angeles, San Diego, Stockton and Modesto areas), Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Nevada and Utah.

Starbucks is also introducing Teavana Shaken Iced Teas in Blackberry Mojito Tea lemonade and bringing back Peach Green Tea Lemonade and Iced Black Tea Lemonade. The lightly-sweetened teas are hand-shaken to ensure quick cooling and proper mixing. Customers can also choose to add carbonation to their teas for an additional .50 cents.

Teavana Shaken Iced Tea is available across the U.S. and Canada.