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# Performance Water Beverages
Talking Rain Elevate Contains Caffeine, Electrolytes & L-Theanine

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-04-25 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-water-beverage
References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4150-new-on-the-shelves) & [talkingrain](https://www.talkingrain.com/)

[Talking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-ice-caffeine) Rain Beverage Co. is introducing Talking Rain Elevate as a hybrid, non-carbonated performance water beverage that's sold in a unique canned format. The naturally flavored beverages are available in varieties like Mango Fusion, Power Punch and Triple Berry, each of which comes in a 16-ounce can containing caffeine, electrolytes and L-theanine.

Thanks to their unique mix of ingredients, the five-calorie, no-sugar beverages set themselves apart from other [enriched bottled water beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost-water) and energy drinks that are sold by the can. By offering hydrating and replenishing benefits, the better-for-you beverages have the potential to appeal to active consumers who are looking for something different to power their days.

Image Credit: Talking Rain Beverage Co.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 58% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Performance Water Beverages:** Talking Rain Elevate introduces a hybrid, non-carbonated performance water beverage in a unique canned format, appealing to active consumers.
- **Enriched Bottled Water Beverages:** Talking Rain Elevate's mix of caffeine, electrolytes, and L-theanine sets it apart from other enriched bottled water beverages, providing a disruptive innovation opportunity.
- **Energy Drinks:** Talking Rain Elevate's unique blend of ingredients positions it as a potential alternative to traditional energy drinks, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Beverage Industry:** Talking Rain Elevate's introduction of performance water beverages presents opportunities for growth and innovation within the beverage industry.
- **Health and Wellness Industry:** Talking Rain Elevate's better-for-you attributes and unique mix of ingredients align with the growing demand for health-conscious products, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity within the health and wellness industry.
- **Fitness Industry:** Talking Rain Elevate's combination of hydration, replenishment, and performance-enhancing ingredients makes it a potential game-changer in the fitness industry, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation.

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