RYE BROOK, N.Y., June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Snapple, Made from the best stuff on Earth(R), just got even better with the addition of Classic Black Teas to brand's "Good for You" line of beverages. The new Classic Black Teas feature traditional hot tea flavors like English Breakfast, Earl Grey and Orange Pekoe that tea enthusiasts will love. The new line provides a distinctive and authentic tea experience that not only tastes good, but is also good for you.
Made with high quality ingredients, such as authentic black tea blends, real sugar and real honey, Snapple Classic Black Teas are available in three traditional flavors. English Breakfast, with a robust, full flavor and a touch of real golden honey, will awaken the senses. While the unique blend of Asian black teas and exotic bergamot orange in Snapple's Earl Grey, named for England's Prime Minister more than a hundred years ago, will leave your taste buds feeling like real British royalty! And, Orange Pekoe, imported to Europe years ago by a royal Dutch family called 'House of Orange,' is made with tender young tealeaf buds, offers the ultimate smooth tea sensation. Made with naturally brewed tea and lightly sweetened with real sugar, these genuine black tea blends contain only 35-40 calories per serving and offer protective antioxidants.
"Our new Classic Black Teas will provide consumers with a traditional hot tea experience in a ready-to-drink offering," said Bryan Mazur, vice president and general manager of the tea category for Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. "The combination of quality ingredients and time-honored flavors found in the Classic Black Tea line result in a truly unique experience that is sure to please lovers of authentic English tea."
Snapple has already redefined the ready-to-drink category with teas that deliver functionality and great taste - from teas that boost metabolism (Regular & diet Green Tea) and contribute to a healthy immune system (Red Tea), to the lightest teas on Earth (White Tea), and now those that offer an authentic traditional tea experience (Classic Black Teas).
Snapple is the number one brand of Super Premium Teas and owns a 71 percent market share of the Super Premium Tea segment. The Super Premium Tea category is up 168 percent in 2007 and Snapple is responsible for 96% of that growth.*
Snapple Classic Black Teas' taller, slimmer bottles provide an additional 1.5 ounces of revitalizing zest, allowing consumers to savor the authentic tea experience a little bit longer. Snapple Classic Black Teas are available at major retailers, grocery and convenience stores nationwide at a suggested retail price of $1.39. To learn more about Snapple, visit http://www.snapple.com/.
About Snapple
Snapple is the leader in great-tasting premium beverages. Founded in 1972 by three childhood friends, Snapple got its start in Greenwich Village, New York and is now available throughout the United States and 80 countries worldwide. Snapple prides itself on developing, producing and marketing a wide variety of premium beverages, including ready-to-drink iced teas, juice drinks, 100% vitamin-fortified juices and water. Known for its down-to-earth approach to marketing, Snapple continues to delight fans across the world. In 2003, Snapple made history by becoming the official iced tea of New York City.
About Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages
Snapple is a leading brand in the beverage portfolio of Plano, Texas-based Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB), a subsidiary division of Cadbury Schweppes plc (NYSE: CSG) . CSAB is one of the largest producers of soft drinks and premium beverages in the Americas. CSAB's brand portfolio includes Dr Pepper, 7 UP, Snapple, Mott's, RC Cola, A&W Root Beer, Sunkist Soda, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch, Schweppes, Diet Rite, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T Mixers, Holland House Mixers, Rose's, Mistic, Yoo-hoo, Orangina, IBC, Stewart's, Nantucket Nectars, and other well-known consumer brands. For additional information on Cadbury Schweppes and its products, visit http://www.brandspeoplelove.com/.
*AC Nielsen All Outlets Combined, Super Premium Tea Segment, Volume Sales YTD through 5/17/07
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