# Tea-Flavored Sodas A TikTok-Viral Drink Recipe Inspired the New Sprite + Tea Soda Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-05-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprite-tea References: [thestreet](https://www.thestreet.com/restaurants/coca-cola-brings-viral-take-on-iconic-soda-to-stores) & [coca-cola](https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/brands/sprite)  After recipes for "Sprite tea" took off on social media, people began [cold-steeping tea bags in soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinings-sparkling-tea) instead of water, and [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-lime) took notice. At an industry event in October 2024, Coca-Cola announced a new flavor inspired by the viral drink and in May 2025, Sprite + Tea is coming to store shelves. In terms of taste, the new Sprite flavor is said to deliver a twist on a [classic lemon-lime profile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spritz-society-2) with natural tea flavors. Sprite + Tea will be sold in 20-ounce bottles, in individual cans and in packs featuring 12-ounce cans. While the bottled will be available in a sugared variety, the cans of Sprite + Tea will be available in both sugared and sugar-free options. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 41% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media-driven Flavor Innovation:** Social media platforms are increasingly influential in shaping brand innovation, with viral recipes inspiring established companies like Coca-Cola to create trendy new products. - **Hybrid Beverage Creations:** The fusion of tea flavor with soda highlights a growing trend in the beverage industry towards hybrid drinks that blend traditional ingredients to create unique taste profiles. - **Health-conscious Product Diversification:** By offering sugar-free options of their new Sprite + Tea product, companies are appealing to the health-conscious market that prioritizes reduced sugar consumption. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage sector is witnessing a surge in innovative products influenced by viral social media trends, challenging traditional flavor offerings and consumer preferences. - **Social Media Marketing:** As platforms like TikTok significantly impact consumer trends, social media marketing is becoming a critical component for brands seeking to capitalize quickly on viral phenomena. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry is expanding its influence in the beverage market, as companies are increasingly responding to consumer demands for healthier and sugar-free drink alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fizz-Free Fruit-Sweetened Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spindrift-tea.md) - [Chilling Effect Citrus Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprite-chill.md) - [Soda-Based QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-sprite.md) - [Semi-Sparkling Canned Tea Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twistea.md) - [Better-For-You Holiday Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-spiced-cranberry.md) - [Zesty Citrus Soda Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-lime.md) - [Crisp Citrusy Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-lemon.md) - [Minuscule Soda-Flavored Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tic-tac-sprite.md) - [Elevated Tea Spritzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-tea-spritzers.md)