# Soda-Inspired Kava-Based Beverages Mitra9 Launches Nostalgic Root Beer and Cream Soda Flavors By Georgia Wray Norsten | Published 2025-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kavabased-beverages References: [mitra-9](https://mitra-9.com/?123)  Kava-based beverages get a nostalgic twist as [Mitra9](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitra9-1) introduces two new soda-inspired flavors -- 'Root Beer' and 'Cream Soda' -- blending classic taste with modern wellness benefits. Known for its innovative use of plant-based ingredients like [kava and mitragynine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/der), Mitra9’s latest offerings continue the brand’s mission to redefine functional refreshment for today’s health-conscious consumers. Crafted to provide mood support, mental clarity, and gentle recovery without synthetic additives or sugar crashes, the new drinks deliver familiar flavors with functional purpose. The [Root Beer flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-root-beer) offers a smooth, herbal finish, while the Cream Soda brings a sweet, silky experience that nods to childhood favorites. Both are shelf-stable, boldly packaged, and designed for on-the-go convenience and retail impact. With over 30,000 retail locations and a growing customer base, Mitra9 is pushing the boundaries of the functional beverage category, making wellness enjoyable. Image Credit: Mitra9 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 41% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nostalgic Wellness Beverages:** Nostalgic flavors in wellness beverages cater to sensory experiences while integrating modern health benefits for a unique consumer appeal. - **Functional Flavored Drinks:** Drinks that combine familiar flavors with functional ingredients offer consumers an enjoyable way to support their health and lifestyle goals. - **Plant-based Drink Innovations:** Innovative use of plant-based ingredients like kava in beverages provides opportunities for creating unique offerings in the functional drink market. ### Where This Applies - **Functional Beverage Industry:** The functional beverage industry is expanding with new offerings that merge health benefits with popular flavors, enhancing consumer satisfaction. - **Plant-based Product Market:** Increasing incorporation of plant-based ingredients in beverages highlights growth potential within the plant-based product market. - **Experiential Retail Market:** Bold packaging and nostalgic branding in drinks can drive growth in the experiential retail market by engaging consumers with sensory appeals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxation-Inducing Kava Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitra9-1.md) - [Mood-Improving Botanical Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitra9.md) - [Kratom Functional Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitra9-2.md) - [Nostalgic Functional Socialization Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitra9-bubble-pop.md) - [Kava-Infused Kanna Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-sunrise-extract-shot.md) - [Alternative Beverage-Line Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitra9-blue-razz.md) - [Bubbly Kava Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melo.md) - [Functional Kava Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kava-infused-spirits.md) - [Botanical Euphoric Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-brew.md)