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Functional beverage brand Buzzed has launched a new energy tonic water, powered by natural caffeine, pure blossom honey and stevia. The UK company uses 100% naturally retrieved caffeine extracted from natural plant sources and, according to the brand, the drink boasts more caffeine per 100ml than the UK’s leading energy brand. The energy tonic is also sweetened with only pure blossom honey and stevia and contains only 17kcals per can. Louise Lloyd, Buzzed founder, said: "There is a well-established consumer occasion for spirits and an energy drink, but there is no premium brand in this space offering a clean, natural solution which doesn’t compromise on flavour. Our research has shown that many people choose this kind of drink combination despite the taste, not because of it, simply to get a pick me up. Buzzed was created to quite simply lift your spirit – not overpower it." The beverage can be consumed alone or used as a mixer for spirits and low/no alcohol alternatives. Buzzed is available in Selfridges in cases of eight with an RRSP of £5.50.