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Talking Rain Beverage Company has expanded its Sparkling Ice portfolio with a new Sparkling Ice Caffeine Soda Shoppe collection, introducing three nostalgic soda-inspired flavours designed to offer a zero-sugar alternative to traditional carbonated soft drinks.
The new line-up includes Orange Cream, Root Beer and Cherry Cola, drawing on classic soda fountain flavours while delivering the brand’s signature sparkling water base with caffeine, vitamins and antioxidants.
Each drink in the Soda Shoppe range contains 70mg of caffeine per 16oz can, positioning the line as a crossover between carbonated soft drinks and functional beverages such as energy drinks and ready-to-drink coffee.
“Fresh out of the soda shoppe, each of the new Sparkling Ice Caffeine flavours brings back the charm of classic fountain drinks with a modern twist,” Lisa Holcomb, vice president of brand at Talking Rain Beverage Company, said. “With this new collection, consumers will enjoy a refreshing pick-me-up that they can feel great about.”
The drinks are formulated with zero sugar, naturally sourced colours and flavours, and exclude ingredients commonly associated with traditional sodas such as caramel colouring, phosphoric acid and aspartame.
The Cherry Cola variant first debuted last autumn through a limited preview at Casey's General Stores convenience stores, where it was introduced as part of a trial launch.
The flavour has since gained traction with consumers and received a “best new product” award, praised for its layered spice notes and soda-fountain-style flavour profile.
The Soda Shoppe collection builds on the existing Sparkling Ice Caffeine lineup, which includes flavours such as Black Raspberry, Blue Raspberry, Cherry Vanilla, Citrus Twist, Strawberry Citrus, Tropical Punch and Watermelon Lemonade.
Ken Sylvia, CEO of Talking Rain Beverage Company, said: "Our Sparkling Ice Caffeine Soda Shoppe line offers a more refreshing, better-for-you alternative for anyone ready to move beyond traditional sodas and enjoy a blast from the past."
The new flavours are available now in 16oz cans via Amazon, with a broader rollout planned across major retailers and convenience stores in the United States.
Based in Preston, Washington, Talking Rain is a family-owned beverage company known for its flavoured sparkling water portfolio, including Sparkling Ice and other functional beverage lines.
