Suki Tea launches new fizzy drinks brand

The Belfast company has launched SUKI’s Sparkling Tea Infusions, available in ‘Black Tea and Peach’ and ‘White Tea, Apple and Elderflower’ flavours.

The delicate, nuanced varieties are created using hand-picked tea leaves, botanicals and natural fruit juices. The new infusions are made using real brewed leaf teas with no essences, no extracts and no artificial flavourings. It’s an elevated approach that lifts SUKI’s iced teas above heavily sugared, generic tasting alternatives.

Canned in hand-drawn packaging with illustrations by Belfast-based artist Thomas Bannon, SUKI’s Sparkling Tea Infusions boast a premium feel to match the premier taste.

Over 15 years ago Oscar Woolley and his friend Annie Rooney took on a plan to revolutionise tea. English-born Oscar had travelled the world before finally settling down in Northern Ireland and whilst in Asia, he experienced the mastery of tea which inspired his passion for creativity with the food and drink industry. Continuing to work his day job, he began travelling around Ireland at weekends with Annie, selling their teas at farmers’ markets and music festivals. Growth was slow, but Oscar’s determination began to pay off and Suki Tea became the first online tea shop based in Northern Ireland.

Oscar Woolley, Chief Leaf at SUKI Tea, explained: “We’re stepping outside our comfort zone once again to seek new adventures in the world of tea with the launch of Sparkling Tea Infusions. We wanted to create a product aimed at the UK fizzy drinks industry that didn’t lose any of SUKI’s integrity and hard-earned reputation for authenticity and a genuinely crafted, curated experience.

“At less than 60 calories per can, SUKI’s Sparkling Tea Infusions are the ideal healthy alternative to get your fizzy fix, silence your sweet tooth and quench your thirst. The iced teas are perfect for afternoon teas, picnics, festivals or simply hanging out at home on long, sunny days.

“There’s also the option to get creative with cocktails and add a cheeky bit of zing. The peach tea is perfect as a dark rum mixer, while the elderflower goes rather well with tequila.”

With over 15 years’ experience at the traditional end of the tea market, SUKI has the vision, the curiosity and the confidence to explore new tea experiences.

SUKI Sparkling Tea Infusions is the perfect example of that pioneering spirit and the 250ml cans are available to order from suki-tea.com. Prices start from £8 for a pack of four.

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