The Grind x Pokémon range has been developed by the cult coffee brand in partnership with the Pokémon brand to celebrate 30 years of the franchise for fans of all ages to check out. The range puts a variety of the most recognizable characters in focus including Pikachu, Eevee and Mew who are seen across a variety of merch items as well as on the brand's iced canned coffee drinks. The range is making its way to retailers in the UK as well as online with a few items only available at certain retailers.
Founder and CEO of Grind David Abrahamovitch spoke on the Grind x Pokémon range saying, "Pokémon has been a cultural touchstone for 30 years. Partnering with them during this celebratory year feels like the perfect way to create something that both embodies the joy, imagination, and creativity of Pokémon and yet is also uniquely Grind. This collaboration has been a longtime request from our customers, and we can’t wait to see the reaction."
Anime-Inspired Coffee Lineups
The Grind x Pokémon Range Celebrates 30 Years of the Anime Franchise
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