# Ancient Superfood Energy Drinks Maca and Manuka Fuel BEEMORE's Uplifting, Energizing Refresher By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beemore References: [fabnews.live](https://fabnews.live/beyond-the-boost-boundless-brand-design-redefines-what-energy-means-for-beemore/) & [beemoredrink](https://beemoredrink.com/products/bee-more)  BEEMORE is a first-of-its-kind energy drink powered by [manuka honey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuka-honey-soda) and Peruvian maca root, tapping into time-tested energy sources for modern consumers. This modern energy drink is crafted from ancient superfoods and builds on a carbonated water base but stays low in calories to provide a sustainable lift from Korean ginseng, green tea extract with L-theanine, and caffeine from coffee beans. Blended for smooth energy and natural sweetness, these canned beverages additionally support gut health and offer an [alternative to conventional energy drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avvika) by excluding taurine, artificial sweeteners, colors and preservatives. Functional benefits aside, flavor is important to health-conscious consumers too, and BEEMORE keeps the experience flavorful and refreshing with fruit-forward varieties like Cherry Lime, Cloudy Lemon, and [Peach Passionfruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenzing-peach-honey-melon). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 65% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ancient-superfood Energy:** Integration of heritage ingredients like maca and manuka into modern energy drinks that prioritize natural sourcing and multifunctional benefits can redefine performance beverage formulations. - **Clean-label Functional Beverages:** Demand for beverages free from artificial sweeteners, colors, and preservatives that still deliver targeted effects and pleasant taste creates space for novel ingredient pairings and transparent supply chains. - **Fruit-forward Low-calorie Refreshers:** Flavor-first, low-calorie carbonated drinks that balance indulgent fruit profiles with functional ingredients offer a new category between sodas and traditional energy drinks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Manufacturing capabilities centered on stable infusion of delicate botanicals and honey into carbonated, shelf-stable cans without artificial stabilizers could disrupt conventional energy drink production. - **Nutraceuticals and Supplements:** Formulation expertise that translates concentrated botanical extracts like maca and ginseng into enjoyable liquid formats with clinically relevant doses stands to shift supplement delivery models. - **Food Packaging and Canning:** Innovations in packaging that preserve natural flavors and probiotic or prebiotic benefits while communicating clean-label provenance may alter expectations for ready-to-drink functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immune-Supporting Mānuka Honey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioactive-blends.md) - [Experimental Foodie-Inspired Drink Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-monin-syrups.md) - [Muscle-Focused Yogurt Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muscle-mates1.md) - [Sweet Spicy Tea Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spicy-refreshers.md) - [Dubai Chocolate-Style Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-style-cheese.md) - [Lemonade Flavored Hard Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-splash.md) - [Elevated Tea Spritzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-tea-spritzers.md) - [Celebrity-Branded Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-westside-whimsy.md) - [Indulgent Springtime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooters-coffee-licious-lineup.md)