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
Small-Batch Kombucha Teas
These Small-Batch Teas are Perfect for Brand Promotion Purposes
10
Vegetable Vinegar Drinks
Michigan Beet & Carrot Drinking Vinegar is a Unique Cocktail Enhancement
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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Extract-Infused Sparkling Waters
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Forest Fruit Energy Drinks
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Adaptogenic Sparkling Tea Ranges
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Prebiotic Sparking Waters
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Bubbly Caffeinated Beverages
WakeWater is a Sugar-Free, Sweetener-Free Energizer
Functional Prebiotic Soda Lines
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Timeless Sports Drinks
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Canned Enhanced Water Drinks
ShineWater Transitions from Plastic Bottles to Aluminum Cans
Functional Hydration Mixer Rebrands
Crystal Light Debuts Immunity, Energy, and Mixology Flavors
Tropical Clean Energy Drinks
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Feel-Good Beverage Campaigns
Swoon's Bestie Campaign Spotlights "Beverages That Love You Back"
Cosmic Beverage Activations
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Emotional Utility Beverages
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Kid-Friendly Carbonated Fruit Drinks
PLEZi FiZZ is a Healthier Bubbly Beverage for Tweens & Teens
Fruit-Forward Sparkling Waters
PepsiCo Launches the bubly burst Lineup with New Fruit Flavors
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Rapper-Approved Sparkling Drinks
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Prebiotic Sparkling Waters
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Kid-Friendly Bubbly Beverages
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Artful Alkaline Waters
Bored & Thirsty Champions Self-Expression & Interactive Packaging
Reviving CBD Drinks
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Customizable Beverage Systems
The Ninja Thirsti Drink System Makes Flavorful Beverages at Home
Hydrating Juice Beverages
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Zero-Sugar Juice Ranges
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Functional Effervescent Drink Ranges
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Juice Brand Prebiotic Sodas
poppi Sodas from Juice Press Come in Eleven Flavors
Caffeine-Free Hydration Beverages
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Sparkling Wellness Sodas
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Sparkling Prebiotic Teas
Cha Makes Gut-Healthy, Adaptogenic & Naturally Antioxidant Drinks
Mood-Boosting Sodas
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Bold Stevia-Sweetened Juices
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Refreshed Water Branding Identities
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Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
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Tropical Functional Energy Drinks
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Mexican-Owned Prebiotic Sodas
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Adaptogenic Probiotic Tonics
Good Wolf Makes Beneficial Canned Drinks with a Base of Water Kefir
Consumer-Driven Ambient Juices
Tropicana is Adding Two New Options to Its Ambient Juice Range
Health-Conscious Sparkling Beverages
Cloud Water Unveils New Products and a Fresh Brand Makeover
Milk Thistle-Infused Beverages
GLOW Sparkling Hydration is a Functional Beverage
Performance-Boosting Beverages
These Sparkling Energy Drinks Boost Physical & Mental Performance
Organic Wellness-Focused Drinks
élevé's Adaptogen-Infused Sparkling Waters Come in Three Flavors
Elite-Level Hydration Drinks
GoodSport Naturally Sourced Sports Drinks Come in Two New Flavors
Functional Lotus Beverages
Lotus Plant Power Drinks are Made with Seven of Earth’s "Power Plants"
Upcycled Lime Beverages
Dash Water's Lime Sparkling Water Repurposes "Ugly Fruit"
Sparkling Ginseng Drinks
HSW Makes the Traditional Benefits of Red Ginger Accessible By the Can
Targeted Health Elixirs
Bewell Shots Support Hydration, Energy and Mood Management
Nutrient-Packed Energy Drinks
CELSIUS ESSENTIALS is Debuting at Mr. Olympia in Four Flavors
Health-Conscious Iced Teas
HRBVOR Unveils its New Line of Functional Iced Teas in 12oz Bottles
Free-From Energy Drinks
Virtue's Clean Energy Drinks Sport Refreshed Formulas & Packaging
Carbonated Beverage Makers
The InFizz Fusion by Breville Adds Bubbles to More Than Just Water
Plant-Based Prebiotic Sodas
Thirsty Buddha Soda is Low in Sugar, Gut-Friendly and Rich in Fiber
Summer-Ready Instant Beverages
Clevr Blends Introduces First-Ever Line of SuperTeas for Summer
Enhanced Functional Beverages
CENTR Enhanced Supports Energy, Focus and Clarity
Gamer Enhancement Drinks
Sly Offers Gamers the Benefits They Need to Keep Playing
Sparkling Raspberry Peach Beverages
Introducing CELSIUS’® Newest Flavor, Sparkling Raspberry Peach
Chocolate-Flavored Water Beverages
vitaminwater's Zero-Sugar 'with love' is Indulgent Yet Healthy
Preservative-Free Fruit Waters
Real Fruit Water Pairs Farm-Picked Ingredients & Fresh Spring Water
Performance Power-Up Beverages
PLAYR1's Non-Carbonated Drinks Boost Performance & Mood
Functional Alcohol-Free Refreshments
Bonbuz Functional Fizz Helps to Elevate Mood, Energy and More
Vitamin-Rich Iced Teas
Venice Beach Beverage's Vitamin Tea Boasts 13 Essential Vitamins
Functional Beverage Syrups
Monin Americas Debuts the Hydration Boost and Sugar Free Lavender Syrup
Naturally Sweetened Sodas
Fresh Fizz Sodas are Sweeted with Fruit Juice, Honey or Maple Syrup
Clean Caffeine Beverages
Plant Press Delivers a Boost of Energy from Green Coffee Beans
Supplement-Infused Refreshment Ranges
The Nirvana Super Beverages Come in Three Varieties
Alkaline Sports Drink Waters
Gatorade Water Has an Unflavored Profile with Hydrating Benefits
Adaptogenic Alcohol Alternatives
Huzzy Smart Sips Share a Buzz with Adaptogens and Nootropics
Botanical Vodka Seltzers
Plant Botanical Infuses Drinks with Dandelion Root, Ginseng & More
Low-Waste Sustainable Spritzes
The Sustainable Spritz Eliminates the Need for Single-Use Glasses
Ultra-Modern Functional Sodas
Vibe Unveils a Line of Functional Sodas in Three Fruity Flavors
Blood Sugar Control Refreshments
A1C Drinks Help with the Management of Diabetes and More
Organic Green Juice Beverages
This Organic Cold Pressed Green Juice Beverage Full of Vitamins
Berry-Flavored Pearl Beverages
Starbucks' Boba-Inspired Drinks Have Raspberry-Flavored Pearls
Bubbly Prebiotic Sodas
Mayawell's Sodas Use Agave as a Sweetener & a Prebiotic Fiber Source
Zero-Calorie Drink Mixes
Splenda Peel & Pour Comes in Powder-Free Liquid Pods
Flavorful Functional Hydration Drinks
Essentia Hydroboost Comes in Three Flavors
Concentrated Plant-Based Beverages
Tnuva Launches the TNUVA+ Brand and New Functional Beverages
Caffeinated Functional Sparkling Waters
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Soothing Water Lily Beverages
Lily's Functional Non-Alcoholic Drink Features a Rare Adaptogen
Functional Non-Alcoholic Beverages
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Non-Alcoholic Hard Seltzers
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Juneberry-Flavored Energy Drinks
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Functional Fall Sodas
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Picnic-Themed Sparkling Waters
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Summertime Fruit Energy Drinks
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Extra-Fruity Energy Drinks
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Replenishing Mineral Water Campaigns
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Tropically-Flavored Canned Cocktails
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Goji-Flavored Vodka Beverages
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Reduced Sugar Juices
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Honey-Sweetened Sparkling Cocktails
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Honey-Sweetened Sparkling Waters
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Upscaled Sparkling Water Cans
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Handcrafted Energy Drinks
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Sparkling Fruit Drinks
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Cold Brewed Canned Teas
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Zero-Sugar Sparkling Beverages
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Updated Ice Tea Packaging
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Autumnal Sparkling Waters
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