This latest batch of drink reviews has feet firmly on either side of the present, with a forward-looking take on avocado seed tea (Avsome), a throwback THC seltzer that echoes an iconic cultural event from the past (Woodstock Goods), and a fruit tea for all seasons (Kace). To submit your beverage product to BevNET for review, click here. And to browse past reviews, check the archive here.
Kace Fruit Tea: New Flavors and Refined Design
Kace has expanded its Fruit Tea lineup with two new flavors, Pineapple Black Tea and Mango Calamansi Green Tea. The brand has also updated its packaging with a slightly tweaked design that presents the product more directly as “Fruit Tea.” Each 10.8 ounce sleek can uses a shrink sleeve label, contains 70 calories, and features 14 to 15 grams of added sugar along with 2.5 to 3% real fruit juice. The new flavors join existing flavors like Passionfruit Lychee, Peach, and Apple Jasmine.
Things that stand out:
- The updated design retains the original aesthetic while sharpening the product’s positioning and making it more intuitive and appealing to the senses.
- Both flavors strike a balance of fruit-forward taste and tea character, with medium sweetness that makes them approachable yet distinctive.
- Pineapple Black Tea and Mango Calamansi Green Tea provide unique but still mainstream-friendly flavor options.
Things to consider:
- While the refinements are noticeable, stronger communication around what sets Kace apart from competing fruit tea products could strengthen the brand’s presence.
- Adding a few more familiar or traditional flavors could broaden the line’s appeal and help drive trial.
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Taking inspiration from the legendary rock concert, Woodstock Goods arrives to the cannabis beverage category with a 4-SKU range of THC infused seltzers in 12 ounce cans, each tailored to different use occasions: Dark Berries (Dream), Yuzu Ginger (Chill), Citrus Spritz (Laugh) and Raspberry Lychee (Solace). Each contains either 2.5 mg (Chill, Laugh) or 5 mg THC (Dream, Solace), plus functional ingredients like L-theanine, cordyceps, reishi and lion’s mane.
Things that stand out
- Really tasty and unique flavors; the use of fruit juice (no percentage listed) and a touch of cane sugar (10 grams added) provide some depth, pairing well with the light carbonation.
- Good to see some real intention and differentiation across the lineup, thanks to the inclusion of other cannabinoids (CBD, CBG) in anywhere from 2.5 mg to 20 mg dosages.
- Leaning into nostalgia and Woodstock’s musical tradition is a smart move. The design is attractive and the color-coded lineup has a strong visual presence on the shelf. Romance copy on the back smartly connects Woodstock’s past and present (“The Next Generation is Here.”)
Things to consider
- There’s a lot going on across the front of the package; consumers who don’t look closely could miss some of the smaller callouts to other cannabinoids and adaptogens. This could be refined, without losing the unique aesthetic.
- The SKU names might need some tweaking, too. Parsing the different effects/use occasions for Dream, Chill and Solace isn’t naturally intuitive.
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AVsome (spelled like “awesome” but with a “AV” as a nod to avocado) is a new line of ready-to-drink avocado seed teas available in four flavors: LMN1, Ginger5, Hibiscus Berry, and Paradise7. Each 12-ounce can is lightly sweetened, clocking in at 45 to 64 calories, and features a simple ingredient list with no added sugar. By starting from a foundation of avocado seed tea, this product offers a novel alternative to traditional brewed teas that’s unexpectedly smooth and easy to drink.
Things that stand out:
- Avocado seed tea offers a surprisingly palatable, tea-like experience with mild bitterness and earthy depth.
- LMN1 and Ginger5 stand out as flavor highlights: LMN1 offers a classic lemon tea vibe, while Ginger5 delivers a satisfying zing.
- Packaged in bold, gradient-colored cans with a modern vertical logo design, AVsome is visually positioned to pop off the shelf, especially with its clever use of an avocado seed inside the “A”.
- Calorie counts across the line are moderate and the ingredient lists are clean, appealing to health-conscious consumers. The sweetness comes exclusively from juice, which is a definite plus.
Things to consider:
- There’s nothing on the label about no added sugar, which feels like a big miss.
- Flavor names are printed too small and low on the can, making them hard to spot quickly.
- The Nutrition Facts panel has non-standard rounding and layout issues, which should be addressed in future production runs.
- The concept of avocado seed as a base may be a tough sell for mainstream consumers unfamiliar with its potential benefits or taste. The label copy could be improved.
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