Inspired by founder AJ Scordio’s Argentine grandmother, Ola Mate makes lightly sparkling, USDA Organic yerba mate drinks for the U.S. market. Its cans pair naturally occurring caffeine with adaptogens and bright fruit flavors, bringing a modern format to a South American daily ritual. The Long Beach-based company also emphasizes plant-based ingredients, low sugar, recyclable cans, and support for community nonprofits.
USDA Organic
BPANI-Free Packaging
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Flying OstrichCreated by Aysel after she struggled to find a drink for ordinary workdays and commutes, Flying Ostrich makes lightly sparkling hydration drinks with electrolytes and ocean minerals. Made in the United States, its low-calorie cans use real fruit juice and five grams of sugar while leaving out added colors, artificial flavors and preservatives. The brand is self-funded and designed as a caffeine-free alternative to heavily sweetened sports drinks.
Chili BChili B. makes zero-proof, caffeine-free sparkling functional beverages built around organic fruit juice, botanicals, and roughly 300 milligrams of magnesium per can. Its drinks are designed as a flavorful alternative to ordinary sparkling water, with the magnesium blend supporting relaxation, mood, and muscle function. The line is made without added sugar or additives and is labeled vegan, organic, and non-GMO.
JuneShineJuneShine is a San Diego-based beverage maker that brews hard kombucha and produces ready-to-enjoy canned cocktails. Founded in 2018, the company says it began brewing hard kombucha in a garage and makes its beverages with real ingredients. It also states that its production is carbon neutral and that it donates one percent of sales to environmental nonprofits.BROOKLYN, NY
Alte BeverageBased in Erie, Pennsylvania, Alte Beverage makes zero-alcohol, hemp-derived THC beverages designed to deliver a light buzz without the hangover. Its chef-inspired flavor profiles use all-natural, gluten-free, non-GMO and vegan ingredients, with water-based extraction and third-party testing for safety and potency. Alte sells its drinks online and through retailers in several states.ERIE, PA