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Sokenbicha

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Sokenbicha (爽健美茶, Sōkenbicha) (/ˌsoʊkənˈbiːtʃə/; Japanese pronunciation: [soːkenbit͡ɕa]) is a Japanese blended tea brand of The Coca-Cola Company[1] Introduced first to the Japanese market in 1993, it became available to the U.S. market in October 2010.[2]

In the U.S., Sokenbicha features a line of five blended teas[3] inspired by the teachings of Kampo. The product is endorsed and formulated in partnership with Nihondo, Japan's largest Kampo boutique. The products are zero calorie and unsweetened.

U.S. products

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Bottle size:[4] 15.2 fl oz/450 ml

In the U.S., Sokenbicha is sold in the following five varieties:

  • Revive – Crisp Oolong Tea blend with natural botanicals. Ingredients include: Oolong Tea Leaves, Black Tea Leaves, Rose Petals, Rose Hips, Ginseng.
  • Defend – Mild Oolong Tea blend with natural botanicals. Ingredients include: Oolong Tea Leaves, Black Tea Leaves, Guava Leaves, Ginseng.
  • Purify – Aromatic Green Tea blend with natural botanicals. Ingredients include: Green Tea Leaves, Oolong Tea Leaves, Black Tea Leaves, Chamomile, Aloe.
  • Shape – Bold Barley Tea blend with natural botanicals. Ingredients include: Roasted Pearl Barley, Roasted Rice, Pu'er Tea Leaves, Green Tea Leaves, Roasted Brown Rice, Young Barley Leaves.
  • Skin – Full-bodied Barley Tea blend with natural botanicals. Ingredients include: Roasted Pearl Barley, Roasted Rice, Pu'er Tea Leaves, Green Tea Leaves, Roasted Brown Rice, Young Barley Leaves, Cinnamon, Ginger.

References

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  1. ^ http://www.ajc.com/business/coca-cola-team-brings-641391.html Atlanta Journal-Constitution, September 27, 2010
  2. ^ http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/10/08/coke-quietly-starts-selling-sokenbicha-blended-tea-in-the-u-s/ Wallet Pop, October 8, 2010
  3. ^ http://shesafitchick.com/2010/09/29/coming-to-whole-foods-sokenbicha/ She's A Fit Chick, September 29, 2010
  4. ^ http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2010/10/sokenbicha.html Packaging Of The World, October 4, 2010
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