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New York Post
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Inside OLIPOP's first-ever soda drive-thru in LA: Orange Cream is back
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. This May, OLIPOP — the brand known for reinventing soda with gut-friendly fiber and only 2-5 grams of sugar — is bringing a sweet surprise to Los Angeles. To mark the much-anticipated return of its fan-favorite Orange Cream flavor, OLIPOP will launch its first-ever soda drive-thru experience on Monday, May 12th. The immersive pop-up event will offer free mocktail creations, exclusive merchandise and more to soda lovers in the heart of LA. Let's face it, we're pretty excited to celebrate the return of the Orange Cream flavor. Located at 4450 Beverly Blvd, the OLIPOP Drive-Thru will be open from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST for one day only. Visitors can enter by car or on foot and snag one free drink per guest while supplies last. Designed to blend retro fun with today's viral beverage trends, the event promises an afternoon of nostalgia and innovation in equal measure. And yes, as mentioned, the cult-favorite Orange Cream flavor among OLIPOP fans is finally back by popular demand. Its deliciously creamy vanilla base and zesty citrus notes make us all nostalgic for childhood summers, ice cream trucks and orange popsicles. After an overwhelming number of requests for its return, OLIPOP is making Orange Cream a permanent fixture in its lineup — and the brand is celebrating big. OLIPOP At the drive-thru, guests will enjoy not only a free Orange Cream soda but also have the chance to try a lineup of trendy mocktails. These include DIY Dirty Sodas, social media-famous Sleepy Girl drinks and other functional twists on popular internet beverages. It's a creative homage to the playful spirit of soda culture, now elevated with health-forward ingredients. If you can't experience the LA experience, you can still purchase the Orange Cream flavor online while supplies last. It retails for $36 for 12 cans. The experience doesn't stop in LA. From May 12 to 19, fans nationwide can join the celebration online through OLIPOP's Virtual Drive-Thru. Open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, the virtual activation offers the chance to win exclusive prizes, including the OLIPOP Drive-Thru Kit and cases of the beloved Orange Cream flavor. Winners of the Virtual Drive-Thru giveaway will receive one of two prizes: a 12-pack of Orange Cream or the all-new Drive-Thru Kit. The latter comes with everything needed to craft Dirty Protein Sodas and viral mocktails at home, thanks to partnerships with wellness brands Koia, Pomona Organics and Moon Juice. It's a creative way to bring the LA drive-thru magic right into your kitchen. Those interested in entering the virtual experience simply need to submit their name and email address at OLIPOP will notify winners within 48 hours, giving 1,000 lucky participants the chance to sip something special without leaving home. Adding to the celebration, OLIPOP is offering a limited-time sitewide discount. Fans can use the promo code DRIVETHRU20 at checkout on the brand's website to enjoy 20% off all products. It's the perfect excuse to stock up on favorites or try Orange Cream for the first time. OLIPOP As OLIPOP continues to grow its massive consumer fanbase, this drive-thru marks an exciting milestone in the brand's evolution. With its unique blend of nostalgia, wellness and viral flair, it's a testament to its mission: to reimagine soda in a way that's both fun and functional. Whether you're cruising through the drive-thru in LA or joining virtually from home, this event is a toast to good vibes, bold flavors and a new era of soda. The countdown is on — Orange Cream is back, and it's better than ever. For over 200 years, the New York Post has been America's go-to source for bold news, engaging stories, in-depth reporting, and now, insightful shopping guidance. We're not just thorough reporters – we sift through mountains of information, test and compare products, and consult experts on any topics we aren't already schooled specialists in to deliver useful, realistic product recommendations based on our extensive and hands-on analysis. Here at The Post, we're known for being brutally honest – we clearly label partnership content, and whether we receive anything from affiliate links, so you always know where we stand. We routinely update content to reflect current research and expert advice, provide context (and wit) and ensure our links work. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change. Looking for a headline-worthy haul? Keep shopping Post Wanted.
Sky News
20-02-2025
- Health
- Sky News
'Sleepmaxxing': What is the viral trend, and will it improve your sleep?
As a journalist who does shift work - I'm obsessed with sleep. I don't get enough of it, and it's pretty irregular when I do. And so, when my Apple Watch informs me I've had more than 8 hours - with solid REM metrics - everyone will know about it. 'Sleepmaxxing' is a concept I came across on TikTok - it describes viral hacks to optimise your sleep, from drinking magnesium-laced 'Sleepy Girl' mocktails to sleeping with your mouth taped. It's a trending topic - with millions of videos on it. But what is 'sleepmaxxing', and does it work? 'A cornerstone of wellness' The catch-all term is a wellness trend popular with Gen-Z and millennials - a perceived blueprint to help you catch a deeper, longer slumber. It's a nod to 'looksmaxxing' - another TikTok trend popularised on the app, focused on enhancing physical attractiveness. Sleep specialist Sammy Margo told Sky News it's a fad among those "who are increasingly prioritising sleep as a cornerstone of wellness". Ms Margo said: "It typically involves creating elaborate bedtime routines, investing in sleep accessories, and tracking sleep metrics." However, sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley is unimpressed - and says the practice is an unhealthy "obsession" that can often be counter-productive. He told Sky News: "The worry about getting good sleep actually makes sleep worse. "It is being done by people who sadly believe that things on TikTok have any resemblance to actual science." What are the sleep trends? According to the NHS, better sleep can be obtained through better diet and exercise, meditation and mindfulness. However, for Gen-Z et al, it's a slightly more complicated - and creative - picture. Trends include tech-free winddown-down periods an hour before bedtime; sleeping in cooler temperatures; blackout curtains and sleep masks; sleep tracking via smartwatches and sleeping with weighted blankets or cooling pillows. And then… there are the viral trends. The 'Sleepy Girl' mocktail This viral drink has been made by thousands of TikTok users to help them sleep. The mocktail combines magnesium power, tart cherry juice and lemonade - and has been popularised by the likes of viral bloggers including model Nara Smith, who in one TikTok video told her 11 million followers that her midwife recommended it to help her overcome sleepless nights. However, according to sleep expert Dr Lindsay Browning at Trouble Sleeping, the evidence to suggest that the drink can result in better sleep is "generally weak" and from limited studies. She told Sky News: "Magnesium has been associated with improved sleep but improvements are generally only seen when someone has a magnesium deficiency to start with." Dr Browning has warned that excessive magnesium from the mocktail can also lead to diarrhoea - and may be problematic for those with kidney issues. Mouth taping What it says on the tin - and the goal is to prevent snoring and a dry mouth. It can also help humidify the air through nasal passages. However, Dr Browning warns that using tape to keep the mouth shut and to force nasal breathing "can be risky" - and can potentially lead to skin irritation and anxiety, particularly if the person doing it wakes up stressed and confused. She told Sky News: "If you restrict breathing through the mouth, if the airway through the nose becomes blocked such as because of nasal congestion, the person will be unable to breathe properly. "Stopping mouth breathing therefore does not solve problems caused by nasal congestion or undiagnosed sleep apnoea and can lead to difficulty breathing in the night, potentially worsening the problems, and means that the underlying cause is not resolved." Kiwis before bed Another trend is eating kiwi fruits before bed. A study of 24 people found that eating two kiwis before sleeping could improve sleep. However, this was a small-scale study and requires greater research before any conclusions about the efficacy of kiwis before bedtime can be reached. Music playlists Creating an atmosphere conducive to sleep is key - and music helps. Freddie Moross, founder of Myndstream - a company specialising in music for health and wellbeing - told Sky News that the "surge in popularity of sleep music is undeniable". "Sleep Music is one of the fastest-growing genres of music. "This trend is reflected in the consistent high ranking of editorial sleep playlists, like Apple Music's Sleep Sounds, which often sits at the top of the charts of their 200 programmed playlists and Spotify's top 3 sleep playlists accumulating over 9.5M monthly listeners." Mr Moross adds: "Instrumental music with a slower tempo, typically 60-80 beats per minute, is often most effective". Looking beyond the trends, Dr Neil Stanley says the answer to better sleep is simple. "You need just three things to help you sleep, a bedroom conducive to sleep, a relaxed body, and a quiet mind.
