# THC-Infused Iced Tea Lemonades RYTHM Lifted Lemon Combines THC, CBG, B Vitamins and More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rythm-lifted-lemon References: [bevnet](https://www.bevnet.com/pr/2026/08/20/rythm-introduces-lifted-lemon-a-new-thc-twist-on-iced-tea-and-lemonade) & [RYTHMDrinks](http://www.RYTHMDrinks.com/)  RYTHM Lifted Lemon is a refreshing new, non-carbonated [iced tea and lemonade blend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-half) designed to energize and uplift adults during social occasions with a 1:1 ratio of THC and CBG in a [fast-onset formula](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-fog-burzt) that also features B Vitamins, L-Tyrosine, and 30 milligrams of caffeine naturally derived from tea. Altogether, the Smiley Palmer comes in at just 15 calories, one gram of total sugar, and zero added sugar, delivering a light, refreshing, feel-good lift. “Lifted Lemon introduces consumers to a completely new effect profile within the RYTHM portfolio,” said Rick Schepp, General Manager of Beverage at RYTHM, Inc. “Consumers are increasingly looking for beverages that fit specific moments. Lifted Lemon was created for those times when you want to have fun and keep the good energy going.” Ticking multiple boxes, RYTHM Lifted Lemon is [non-alcoholic, functional, ready-to-drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brez-tonics), and a fit for post-work wind-downs, get-togethers, and casual nights in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 92% - 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Cannabis Beverages:** Cannabinoid drinks with vitamins, amino acids, and natural caffeine are expanding cannabis beyond relaxation into occasion-specific energy, mood, and social wellness formats. - **Low-sugar Social Sips:** Light, non-alcoholic beverages with minimal calories and zero added sugar reflect demand for feel-good social rituals that align with health-conscious lifestyles. - **Fast-onset Cannabinoid Experiences:** Rapid-effect THC and CBG formulations create new possibilities for predictable, sessionable alternatives to alcohol in casual gatherings and post-work occasions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cannabis:** The category is moving toward differentiated effect profiles that combine cannabinoids with functional ingredients for more targeted adult-use experiences. - **Beverages:** Ready-to-drink iced tea and lemonade hybrids are becoming platforms for functional, low-sugar, and non-alcoholic innovations tied to specific consumption moments. - **Health and Wellness:** Mood-supportive ingredients such as B vitamins, L-tyrosine, and caffeine are converging with recreational formats to blur the line between wellness drinks and social beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [THC Rosin Infused Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raspberry-black-tea.md) - [Functional Summertime Drink Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iqmix-iced-tea-lemonade.md) - [Functional Lemonade Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-lemonade-beverages.md) - [Zero-THC Functional Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cann-0mg.md) - [Hemp-Derived THC Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hempderived-thc-beverage.md) - [Low-Dose Calorie-Free THC Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thc-lemonade.md) - [Athlete-Inspired THC & Non-THC Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-thc-option.md) - [Smoky THC Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thc-spirit.md) - [Fizz-Free Musician-Approved RTDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dre-and-snoops-hard-tea-lemonade.md)