This week’s review roundup sees two very different takes on teas: freshly brewed (Wizzie’s) and freshly buzzed (Uncle Arnie’s). To submit your beverage product to BevNET for review, click here. And to browse past reviews, check the archive here.
Wizzie’s is a straightforward line of sugar sweetened, freshly brewed iced teas offered in five flavors: Lemon Mint Green Tea, Passion Fruit Lime, Blueberry Hibiscus, Lemon Mint, and Peach Ginger. The 16 ounce bottles feature bright fruit-centric illustrations and a clean layout that communicates approachability. The liquids lean into nostalgia with simple recipes and familiar flavor cues.
Things that stand out:
- Clean and inviting labels with clear flavor differentiation and bright fruit graphics. Classic brewed tea taste with a familiar, refreshing profile. Lemon Mint and Peach Ginger deliver the strongest flavor execution with nostalgic appeal.
- No artificial sweeteners or functional add-ons, which keeps the experience straightforward.
Things to consider:
- Sugar (36 grams per can) and calorie (150 per can) levels are on the higher side for current market expectations.
- Branding feels somewhat plain and may not create a strong emotional connection at shelf. Name and overall trade dress are approachable but lack a distinctive point of view.
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Zen Magic Tea is Uncle Arnie’s sucralose-sweetened, zero-sugar, zero-calorie version of a classic lemon iced tea, infused with 10 mg of THC per 12 oz. can.
Things that stand out:
- The taste isn’t revolutionary, but it’s quite good. The liquid is on-par with other sucralose-sweetened, zero calorie teas, so there’s no compromise there.
- The callouts are clear and the label is uncluttered. The branding doesn’t overdo it; Uncle Arnie’s aesthertic is light, fun and inviting.
Things to consider:
- Not the most creative or sophisticated THC beverage out there (it doesn’t use fresh brewed tea), though it’s not trying to be.
- “Liquid Friendship” tagline is a bit clunky.
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