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Sprite + Tea Debuts as Limited-Edition Summer Beverage in U.S. and Canada

Coca-Cola's latest innovation blends Sprite's lemon-lime flavor with tea, inspired by a viral TikTok trend and refined through consumer testing.

refrigerated sprite bottles, Sprite + Tea
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Overview

  • Sprite + Tea, available from May 19 to October, comes in regular and zero-sugar varieties and is caffeine-free.
  • The beverage was inspired by a 2023 TikTok trend where users steeped tea bags in Sprite, sparking internal research and development.
  • Coca-Cola refined the formula through multiple rounds of consumer testing to perfect its flavor and amber-colored appearance.
  • The product has already received industry recognition, winning a Fabi Award for innovation from the National Restaurant Association Show.
  • Sprite + Tea's launch is supported by marketing partnerships with Eastside Golf and artist Monaleo, featuring scan-code perks on packaging.