Sokenbicha

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.

  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