3 great flavoured beverage brands you should try this summer
Stay hydrated…
With the summer here, it's important to stay hydrated. But for those of you that don't want to make like Cristiano Ronaldo at a press conference and express a strong preference for plain water, there are a few other flavoured options for you. Let's take a look. Humantra
The UAE's favourite electrolyte drink mix brand, Humantra is available in thrilling flavours such as Black Cherry, Himalayan Lime and Elderberry, and even releases special limited-edition flavours such as Rose and Apricot. With those brutal summer temperatures beating down on you, a hydrating electrolyte mix is one surefire way to stay charged.
Dhs125, @deliveroo_ae Meté
This premium sparkling drink caught our attention when we heard it had 'zero retail availability and a strict referral model'. Since its soft launch and mysterious drop model earlier this year, it is apparently only available through the reseller market. What's in the bottle? Five clean ingredients: premium yerba maté, organic agave syrup or sugarcane (depending on the flavour), guarana, lemon juice, and carbonated water. Keep an eye out…
@metedrink Wild Idol
This non-alcoholic grape concoction is halal-certified, naturally alcohol-free and comes in sparkling rosé and white varieties. Made with a 'superior blend of grapes', its refreshing tones and fruit aromas is ideal for when you're craving a chilled beverage after work or to mix in your mocktail.
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3 great flavoured beverage brands you should try this summer
Stay hydrated… With the summer here, it's important to stay hydrated. But for those of you that don't want to make like Cristiano Ronaldo at a press conference and express a strong preference for plain water, there are a few other flavoured options for you. Let's take a look. Humantra The UAE's favourite electrolyte drink mix brand, Humantra is available in thrilling flavours such as Black Cherry, Himalayan Lime and Elderberry, and even releases special limited-edition flavours such as Rose and Apricot. With those brutal summer temperatures beating down on you, a hydrating electrolyte mix is one surefire way to stay charged. Dhs125, @deliveroo_ae Meté This premium sparkling drink caught our attention when we heard it had 'zero retail availability and a strict referral model'. Since its soft launch and mysterious drop model earlier this year, it is apparently only available through the reseller market. What's in the bottle? Five clean ingredients: premium yerba maté, organic agave syrup or sugarcane (depending on the flavour), guarana, lemon juice, and carbonated water. Keep an eye out… @metedrink Wild Idol This non-alcoholic grape concoction is halal-certified, naturally alcohol-free and comes in sparkling rosé and white varieties. Made with a 'superior blend of grapes', its refreshing tones and fruit aromas is ideal for when you're craving a chilled beverage after work or to mix in your mocktail. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
