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Twinings has expanded its ready-to-drink Sparkling Tea portfolio with the launch of a new peach-flavoured variant.

The new product, named Revive, blends Chinese green tea with peach and apple juice, elderflower infusion and sparkling water. It contains fewer than 50 calories per 250ml can and is positioned as a naturally refreshing option with no added sugar, artificial sweeteners or colours.

Developed by Twinings’ master blenders, herbalists and R&D team, Revive uses a lightly brewed green tea selected for its subtle flavour profile, designed to complement the fruit and floral notes. Sweetness is derived from apple and peach juice, while a small amount of lime juice provides acidity, and elderflower adds a floral finish.

In line with the wider Sparkling Tea range, Revive is fortified with functional ingredients, including magnesium, niacin and vitamin C, which are associated with normal psychological function and reduced tiredness and fatigue.

Peach remains one of the most popular flavours in the iced tea and soft drinks categories, and Twinings said the new launch offers a more premium take by combining it with apple and elderflower. The brand is positioning the product as part of a broader push towards healthier everyday beverages, particularly during the New Year period when demand for low- and no-sugar drinks typically increases.

The Sparkling Tea range now consists of four flavours:

• Revive – Peach and Apple with Elderflower, infused with Chinese green tea

• Defence – Orange, Passionfruit and Elderberry, infused with Chinese green tea

• Refresh – Raspberry Lemonade with Hibiscus, infused with Chinese white tea

• Boost – Lemon with Ginger and Lemon Balm, infused with Indian black tea

All variants are fortified with vitamins and minerals and are designed to support different well-being occasions.

Gill Close, marketing director for UK & Ireland at Twinings, said the launch responded to strong consumer demand for peach-flavoured drinks while maintaining the brand’s focus on quality and functionality.

"As a beloved flavour in the beverage world, we’re thrilled to introduce Peach Revive to our Sparkling Tea range – a delicious, modern take on a classic flavour – at less than 50 calories per can. With its harmonious blend of sweet peach, apple, elderflower and green tea notes, this new flavour is set to be the crown jewel in our collection, offering a revitalising taste that’s sure to invigorate and delight."

The Twinings Sparkling Tea range, including Revive, is available via Amazon and twinings.co.uk, with wider retail distribution planned.

The recommended retail price is £1.90 per can.