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Nestea® Introduces Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit
12/01/2008
Nestea® announced the addition of Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit to its line of ready-to-drink (RTD) iced teas. Recently selected by retailers as one of the "Top 12 Cool New Products,"1 Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit will be available nationwide beginning in February 2009. The product will be available in vending.
Nestea Red Tea is derived from the South African Rooibos ("roy-boss") plant with the sweet and refreshing taste of Pomegranate and Passion Fruit. Long valued as a source of antioxidants, red tea is naturally caffeine-free. With only 50 calories per 8-fluid-ounce serving, Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit contains no artificial colors and all-natural fruit flavors for immediate revitalizing refreshment.
"This exotic new flavor is a significant addition to our existing tea portfolio, and blends the natural goodness of red tea with pomegranate and passion fruit flavors," said Penny McIntyre, senior vice president and general manager of coffee and tea for Coca-Cola North America, in a prepared statement. "Built on over 50 years of brand equity and consumer trust, our products continue to evolve to offer consumers a variety of refreshing tea choices, all with the great taste they expect from Nestea."
Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit joins Green Tea Citrus, Diet Green Tea Citrus, Iced Tea with Lemon and Diet Iced Tea with Lemon flavors in the brand's product line-up. Earlier this year, Nestea Green Tea Citrus and Diet Green Tea Citrus were re-introduced with 50 percent more antioxidants.
Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit will be packaged in straight-wall 20-ounce PET bottles and 12-packs of 16.9-ounce PET bottles. Nestea products are sold in supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores and vending.
The introduction of Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit will be supported in 2009 with a fully integrated marketing program including elements such as national print advertising, digital media, point-of-purchase displays, public relations and consumer sampling programs.
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Posted by Judith Macklin in Effingham, IL>
Nestea Red Tea
Could you please tell if and where I might purchase this tea?
(07/28/10 - 03:06 PM)
Posted by jamie in branson,missouri
red tea pomegranite passion fruit
This tea is amazing. I can only find it in the subway shops in pigeon forge tennessee. I wish it would come to branson....everybody would be hooked with just one sip...not even kidding!
(07/20/10 - 09:46 PM)
Posted by marie in columbus ohio
Red tea
I love the this tea cant find it by the case in columbus ohio. if anyone here knows where to find it by the case please let me know.....
(07/13/10 - 11:58 AM)
Posted by Ruthie in weston, fl.
red tea
When are you going to package the red tea in the 8 pks. like the green tea. I can only find it in the stores where you buy one at a time. I drink the green tea tea at least 2 per day. I dont drink sodas so that is my drink of choice.But I love the red yea pomegranate passion fruit and would by it by the case if I could
(06/06/10 - 05:09 PM)
Posted by Ray Russell in Jacksonville, Florida
Red Tea Pomegranate & Passion Fruit
I found it in the "Villages" down south in a Subway but I cant find in Jacksonville
(05/31/10 - 04:54 PM)
Posted by Kacy Nash in Midlothian, VA
red tea pomagrante passion fruit
One of our local supermarkets used to carry nestea Red Tea but it has since been taken over by a large conglomerate which does not carry the tes. I have requested there and several other markets for your product. Is there anyway that I can oder the tes as I like it better than any other and prefer it as my everyday drink of choice?
(05/05/10 - 11:56 AM)
Posted by sheila in Homestead pa
I FOUND IT CHEAP
I been buying it at SHOP n save in pittsburg pa its 2 for 10 and they have it at 3 differnt locations Can not beat that cheaper then soda and its caffine free !!!!
(05/04/10 - 11:52 AM)
Posted by Joseph l Beitler jr in west grove,PA
HARD FINDING green tea?
I have been drinking both the green nd red tea for going on a year now and for the last month I cant find green anywhere??
(04/26/10 - 05:19 PM)
Posted by ebony f in st. louis, mo
where is this tea is st louis mo
Do u all sell this tea in Walmart,Sams,Costco,etc
(04/24/10 - 12:30 PM)
Posted by Mr Sofa
Help!
I too am looking for red tea pomegranate & passion fruit for sale.
Ant locations in the DFW Texas area?
I too am looking for red tea pomegranate & passion fruit for sale.
Ant locations in the DFW Texas area?
(04/22/10 - 05:32 PM)
Posted by Carla H. Moore in Baton Rouge, LA
Nestea Red Tea
I have feverishly looked and asked grocers to put this product on the shelf. I have looked for it all over town. Please tell me where I can find it even if it means purchasing it from the company. I love it and I need to purchase some of this tea.
(04/22/10 - 02:42 PM)
Posted by Dawn in Orlando, Florida
Nestea Red Pomegranate Passionfruit Tea
I was having 10 members of my family coming to visit, so I picked up extra drinks. 2 cases of the Nestea Red Pomegranate Passionfruit Tea were gone in 2 days. They couldnt get enough of it. I dont know where I purchased it, but I have been to every store in town and it cant be had. Where can I get it?????
(03/09/10 - 10:33 PM)
Posted by Carleen Hall in Virginia
Nestea Diet Green Tea with Citrus
Where can I purchase Nestea Diet Green Tea with Citrus in Virginia,North Carolina, or online?
(03/06/10 - 10:09 AM)
Posted by Leasa in Baltimore, MD
Where is the RED TEA
Coca-Cola need to advertise this tea more, so buyers can purchase. I Love this drink but very hard to find-
Shoppers Market-Baltimore had the drink but Ive only seen it one time in the store. The only time I get to purchase the tea is at my job from the vending machine. Please sell the tea by the case, the same as you sell the green tea and Wal-Mart would be a great start.
Shoppers Market-Baltimore had the drink but Ive only seen it one time in the store. The only time I get to purchase the tea is at my job from the vending machine. Please sell the tea by the case, the same as you sell the green tea and Wal-Mart would be a great start.
(03/03/10 - 04:13 PM)
Posted by Becky Fetters in Celina, OH
the only place i can find this tea is at subway.
(03/02/10 - 01:29 PM)
Posted by Verona in West Monroe, La
Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate & Passion Fruit
Ok I have read the posts and NO ONE IS ANSWERING. You would think thatif a product was this POPULAR that someone would try to help us find it. I can only find it at a hospital cafeteria and I LIVE in Monroe La, where coke was first bottled. and we have a plant here. You would think they would sell it here. I am going to write Coke personally and ask for a list of what stores sell it and when I get it I will post it for all of you if no one will answer us! Lets hope I get lucky!
(02/27/10 - 12:36 AM)
Posted by Edith Presti in manchester, new jersey
red tea
Please help me find red tea. Ive had this tea before but now Im unable to locate any. Great product. Pleae help. Ilive near Toms River Nj if this help and I will travel for it. Plus its decaff. Thanks
(02/22/10 - 01:39 PM)
Posted by Tara in St.Petersburg Fl
Red Tea
Is there a way in which this tea can be purchased by the case. And if so where can I order it straight from the Coca Cola Company locally here in St.Petersburg?
(02/09/10 - 04:12 PM)
Posted by Jane in Cleveland Ohio
Nestea Red Tea
I too am looking for this tea..where do you find this refreshing beverage.I purchase a bottle in a small Amish store in Ashland Ohio
(01/28/10 - 10:27 PM)
Posted by Denise in Brewster, Ohio
Red Tea
I love this tea! Belognias IGA in Brewster is the only place I have found this tea. Why is this tea so hard to find?
(01/05/10 - 09:14 PM)
Posted by Roberta Anway in Phelan, Calif.
Nestea Red Tea
I found this wonderful tea in Stater Bros. and every once in a while they carry a few 8 paks, and Target used to carry it several months ago but dont anymore. So where can I find this tea where I can actually buy more than 1-8pak?? Why do supermarkets carry so little?
thanks for your help!!!
thanks for your help!!!
(01/04/10 - 12:31 AM)
Posted by debbie sager in mcalester, oklahoma
nestea red tea
i am hooked on this drink, my mom brings it to me from new mexico, where in and around mcalester, okla can i buy it?????
(11/22/09 - 03:38 PM)
Posted by Mariann Healy
Where can I buy Nestea Red Tea
I love this tea, and have been from store to store... I live outside Atlanta.
(11/15/09 - 04:49 PM)
Posted by Lashana in Windsor, NC
Red Tea
Here in Windsor, I am unable to locate the tea. I used to get them by caseload, now I cant find them except in the single bottles. "poor me"
(11/04/09 - 03:20 PM)
Posted by Charity
I have only been able to find this drink in Subway! I am not a tea drinker at all but I NEED to find this drink! It is great...doesnt taste like tea at all. I live in Houston, Texas...please help!!!
(10/24/09 - 10:13 PM)
Posted by Kirsten Lewis in mobile, AL
red tea
I found this tea in 12 packs in the Food Lion supermarket in Newport News, VA. However, I myself live in Mobile, AL and cannot find it anywhere, even individually.
(10/18/09 - 07:03 PM)
Posted by Audre in Richmond, Va
Red Tea
Its here in Richmond VA and it is wonderful!!! I heard that the Food Lion stores have it here. I have only purchased it at work....I WILL hunt it down:)
(10/09/09 - 06:42 PM)
Posted by phil in havasu in bakersfield , CA.
Red Tea
I found this drink by the 12pack at Bashams in Lake Havasu,AZ for $6.99/12 pk.
(10/03/09 - 07:26 PM)
Posted by Peggy Brooks in Wyandotte,michigan
red tea
Where can I buy it?
(10/01/09 - 12:11 AM)
Posted by Kim Cazes in Slidell, LA
Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate & Passion Fruit
Im trying to find out where I can buy this tea at in bulk. I have been able to find it at a convenience store but they only sell single bottles. I love this tea and hope you will be stocking the grocery shelves with it soon.
(09/22/09 - 03:15 PM)
Posted by Jess in Richmond, VA
I Love This Tea!!!
I ran across this drink in the mall food court and fell in love with it in one sip. I have been looking all over for it since then but I have not had any luck. Please can anyone tell me where to find it singles or pack it doesnt matter.
(09/20/09 - 09:40 PM)
Posted by Helga Weber in Philadelphia, PA
Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit
I just came back from NC and loved your Nestea Red Tea Pomegranate Passion Fruit iced tea and would like to know where in Philadelphia I can buy bottles in bulk. Thank You!
(09/13/09 - 06:04 PM)
Posted by Lou Jones in Bell Fl.
RED TEA
WHERE can I Buy this ,It is very good and I am not usually an Iced Tea drinker
(09/12/09 - 03:39 PM)
Posted by Yvonne in Neville OHIO
RED TEA
I love this tea, I cant find it anymore! Where can I find it?
(08/31/09 - 08:34 PM)
Posted by ok this is not funny at all in chapel hill, tn
it really isnt
I heard about this product 2 months ago and have not been able to find it anywear HELP! I drove all the way to New Mexico as far east as you could possibly go and I found not knowing I should have bought every bottle I found and packed it all the way home to TN. NOW Where in the Bloody Hell can a woman in need find herself a few or more cases of this delicios concoction? Im to old to be teased any longer So PLEASE HELP! PLEASEfshpxy
(08/28/09 - 10:07 PM)
Posted by L Johnson in Akron Ohio
Red tea pomagrante passion fruit
I tried this tea when i was in Tampa Florida the store was sweet bay market can i find this in ohio I have been looking
(08/28/09 - 09:22 AM)
Posted by Melease in Tallahassee, FL
Where to buy
I found this tea at Target but they no longer carry it. Where can I buy it?
(07/19/09 - 10:42 AM)
Posted by laura Smith in lindenwold nj
finding
please tell what stores is selling this i was at a little restraunt and they had and i love it but i have tryed every shop rite and they don t have it thank you so much please let me know
(07/08/09 - 08:59 AM)
Posted by Gloria in Texas City, TX 77591
Where can I buy Nestea Red Tea?
Nestea Red Tea is very refreshing. I love it. My problem is I can only find it in the coolers of a local hospital cafeteria. Can you tell me what stores are selling it in the Houston, TX area? Is it being sold by any store in the 77591,77590 or 77568 zip code?
(07/04/09 - 10:57 PM)
Posted by Arlene Mandigo in Brooksville Fl
red tea pomagrante passion fruit
I was able to by this a few times at our stores but now it has diappeared. They are selling it in single bottles in the coolers. Could you tell me if it is going to come available again in 12 packs. Thank you for your time.
(06/20/09 - 02:03 PM)
Posted by Heather in Cedar Rapids Iowa
Red Tea
I just wanted to say i really like this tea. There is just 1 issue i can only find it at my work. At any time are you going to start selling it at walmart or any store around here so i can buy more then just 1 bottle every time i work. I would really like it if u could then i could drink it more : )
(05/03/09 - 02:03 PM)
