2 Companies Offer New Functional RTD Teas

GT’s Living Foods Introduces Adaptogenic Collection

ALIVE Flavors: Pu-Erh Root, Guayusa Turmeric, Mate Mint, Black Lemon, Cascara Spice and Matcha Vanilla. (Photo credit: GT's Living Foods)

Los Angeles, California-based GT’sLiving Foods recently introduced ALIVE, its Ayurvedic-inspired lineof adaptogenic sparkling teas. The new collection incorporates three types of adaptogenicmushrooms: Reishi, Chaga and Turkey Tail, and blends them with different teasand a touch of raw apple cider vinegar. “The result is a light, refreshingbeverage that helps support the body's ability to fight stress and balance yournatural energy,” states a company pressrelease.

According to GT’s Living Foods, each type of adaptogenic mushroomhas special characteristics. Reishi, known for its healing properties isnicknamed the “mushroomed of immortality.” Chaga is a natural anti-inflammatorypossessing antioxidants, and the Turkey Tail mushroom is noted for its immuneboosting properties. All of the mushrooms used in the ALIVE beverages aresourced from the wild of the Pacific Northwestern United States.

The ALIVE collection is comprised of six clever flavors: Pu-ErhRoot, Cascara Spice, Mate Mint, Matcha Vanilla, Guayusa Turmeric, and BlackLemon. 

"As consumer interest and consumption of adaptogenicfoods began to increase, coupled with the demand for holistic alternatives tocombat daily stress, I saw a huge gap in the market for a functional wellnessbeverage," said GT Dave, founder of GT's Living Foods via pressrelease. "Inspired by ancient practices of holistic health, I'vecombined sacred gifts from Mother Nature to craft ALIVE to help re-center themind, restore the body, and revitalize the spirit."

ALIVE is now available at Whole Foods and other natural foodstores nationwide.

Simple Life BeveragesReleases Hemp-Infused Teas

(Photo credit: Simple Life teas)

Aliso Viejo, California-based Simple Life Beveragesannounced the release of its new collection of hemp-infused teas and waters inMay.

The collection of six teas and three waters is formulated withplant-based ingredients and electrolytes to energize and hydrate. The hempderived CBD is meant to counteract stress.

The monk fruit sweetened teas are available in Yerba Mateand Green Tea blends.

The Yerba Mate blends are: Black Raspberry, Acai &Pomegranate, Passion Fruit & Mango, and Hibiscus and Blood Orange.

The Green Tea blends are: Lemongrass & Ginger, andLemonade.

The company’s Hemp H2O line has three flavors: Hibiscus,Cucumber & Lime, and Passionfruit & Apple.

“We believe good health comes from small everyday decisionsto put good things in our bodies,” said founder Mike Shepard in a pressrelease. “We set out to provide healthy beverage options that alignwith consumer’s goals to balance body and mind, avoid sugary synthetic drinks,and maintain a healthy lifestyle.”

The teas and waters can be purchased online at SimpleLifeBeverages.comand will be available at select retailers.