# Caffeinated Sparkling Teas Needs & Wants Makes Lightly Sweetened Cascara Botanical Sparkling Teas By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeinated-sparkling-tea References: [sprudge](https://sprudge.com/slingshot-coffee-launches-needs-wants-cascara-botanical-sparkling-teas-193768.html) & [drinkneedsandwants](https://drinkneedsandwants.com/)  Slingshot Coffee Co. launched Needs & Wants as a sister brand sharing lightly sweetened and caffeinated sparkling beverages and its newest launch introduces [caffeinated sparkling teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinings-sparkling-tea-range). Peach Mint, Citrus Elderflower, Blueberry Jasmine and Blackberry Hibiscus are the four new refreshing flavors that combine cascara and fruit juice with botanicals and bubbles. The nutrient-dense and [antioxidant-packed beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antioxidant-sparkling-waters) share a boost from 40mg of caffeine with just 40 calories and about five grams of sugar. The energizing drinks take the form of [sparkling superfruit teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kace) and they're aimed at health-conscious consumers who are interested in tending to their daily immunity, stress levels and digestive health. Ready-to-drink cascara beverages spotlight an ingredient that's a by-product of the coffee-making process that is not only beneficial to the body but also good for the environment and coffee farmers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Caffeinated Sparkling Beverages:** Opportunity for cafes and specialty stores to offer lightly sweetened, unique sparkling beverage options for health-conscious consumers. - **Superfruit Tea:** Opportunity for innovative tea companies to offer antioxidant-rich and caffeinated sparkling tea options to consumers interested in daily immunity and stress relief. - **Upcycled Ingredients:** Opportunity for eco-minded beverage companies to incorporate by-products of other industries, such as cascara, to create nutrient-dense beverages and reduce waste. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** Opportunity for established beverage companies to explore lightly sweetened, sparkling tea options as a new avenue for expanding their product offerings. - **Cafe:** Opportunity for cafes and specialty stores to differentiate themselves by offering unique, lightly sweetened and caffeinated sparkling beverage options. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness companies to incorporate nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich beverages like caffeinated sparkling teas into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Naturally Caffeinated Sparkling Water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/como-no.md) - [Bubbly Caffeinated Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakewater.md) - [RTD Sparkling Iced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzee-coffee.md) - [Skin-Nourishing Wellness Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinte-1.md) - [Clean Caffeine Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-press.md) - [Antioxidant-Rich Sparkling Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-sparkling-energy.md) - [Nostalgic Caffeinated Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-ice-caffeine-cherry-cola.md) - [Caffeinated Functional Sparkling Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heywell-x-foxtrot.md) - [Vitamin-Based Sparkling Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-nutrition-2.md)