STORAGE, SHELF-LIFE & HANDLING

Do Sparkling Botanicals require cold/chilled storage? Are they shelf-stable? What are the storage requirements?

Sparkling Botanicals are best served cold but are totally safe at ambient temperatures. We use a plethora of real citrus fruits to maintain a low pH to help stabilize the infusions naturally.

How long is the shelf life?

Sparkling Botanicals have an 18 month shelf life from the date of canning.

DISTRIBUTION & REQUIREMENTS

How can I learn about distribution?

Contact sparkling@rishi-tea.com to inquire about opportunities.

Can I buy a pallet if I don’t have a loading dock?

No, a loading dock is required for distribution partners.

What is your lead time for delivery?

Lead varies per market. Please talk to your Sales Representative for more specifics. If you don’t know your Sales Representative, please reach out to sparkling@rishi-tea.com.

CERTIFICATIONS

Does your product use GMO ingredients?

No.

Is it gluten free?

Yes.

Is it Whole30 friendly? Keto? Paleo?

There is no added sugar in Sparkling Botanicals by Rishi. The only sugars are from the brewing of real fruits and herbs. The flavor profiles range from 5-15 calories with 1-4 grams total carbohydrates and 0-2 grams of total sugars. Though we are a food and beverage company and cannot make health claims, the caloric and nutrient information fits easily within each of these dietary methods, as well as the types of fruits, teas and herbs used to brew Sparkling Botanicals. Please refer to your primary healthcare provider with questions or concerns related to your health.

Is it vegan?

Yes.

Are Sparkling Botanicals certified organic?

Although we use nearly 100% organic ingredients in our Sparkling Botanicals, we have not yet applied for USDA certification. This is for a couple of different reasons. Firstly, we source ingredients of such rarefied quality that we must be nimble enough to work with multiple different growers that may work in regions where, although the highest of agricultural practices are observed, it cannot be economically justified for them to go through the certification process.

Secondly, boutique co-packing manufacturing simply did not exist when we began this project. For that reason, we built our own plant and are currently working through the organic certification process. As we expand and scale, we will continue to collaborate with partners committed to the highest manufacturing processes.

Is it certified Kosher?

No, Sparkling Botanicals is not certified Kosher due to similar conditions outlined in our organic certification. Firstly, we source ingredients of such rarefied quality that we must be nimble enough to work with multiple different growers where various products will be combined. Secondly, boutique co-packing manufacturing simply did not exist when we began this project. For that reason, we built our own plant and collaborate with partners, which limits the ability to certify every lot of product.

INGREDIENTS & PRODUCT QUESTIONS

How much caffeine is in your products?

Five out of the eight profiles contain caffeine as follows.
Dandelion Ginger  - 5mg
Bergamot Oolong - 30mg
Green Tea Tonic - 30mg
Black Lemon - 50mg
Blue Tea Jasmine - 50mg
Our other current profiles are naturally caffeine free.
Grapefruit Quince
Elderberry Maqui
Schisandra Berry

Why is there sugar? Is there added sugar?

We use real fruits, herbs and spices in our Sparkling Botanicals therefore there will be trace sugars and calories. There is no added sugar.

How many antioxidants are in it?

Sparkling Botanicals uses real fruits and herbs in our brews, therefore one can expect varying levels of antioxidants. As a food and beverage company, we cannot make health claims, but we can speak broadly to the presence of antioxidants in the high-quality, organic plants we source.

What are the health benefits?

As a food and beverage company, we cannot make health claims, but we can speak to the traditionally recognized knowledge of benefits, as well as what recent research has given us regarding beneficial components in the high-quality, organic plants we source.

Is it alcoholic? Secretly alcoholic like kombucha?

Sparkling Botanicals is completely alcohol free. The method of brewing used in Sparkling Botanicals is very different from the brewing of kombucha and does not involve fermentation to produce the final product.

How is it different from kombucha?

Kombucha is a fermented tea that employs a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) to create fizzy fermentation. Kombucha requires the addition of a sugar source to promote fermentation from the SCOBY. Sparking Botanicals requires a specialized brewing process and does not involve fermentation to produce the final product.

What is fermented green tea?

Kurokoji is a rare Japanese green tea that is fermented using koji, a special culinary fermentation mold that transforms the tannins of Japanese green tea into fantastic aromas evoking plum, raisin and Port wine. The fermentation also darkens the tea leaves to a rich chocolate brown color. Rest assured this is intentional for flavor development and also supports digestive health.

PACKAGING & FORMATTING

Will you be selling the product online?

Yes! Available now.

How many cans per case?

12

What is the case pack format? What do cases look like?

12 cans per case. The sampler pack comes in a 2 by 6 can format and the single profile flavor cases come in a 3 by 4 can format.

Are the cans recyclable?

We have gone to market with shrink wrap cans. If you remove the plastic shrink wrap label, the cans are recyclable. We are planning to move to preprinted cans which will be fully recyclable.

MARKETING

Do you offer subscription services?

We sure do, sign up today!

Who is your press contact?

For media questions, please reach out to sparkling@rishi-tea.com.

What marketing resources do you offer?

Please reach out to sparkling@rishi-tea.com for our press kit.

Do you do store demos?

Please reach out to sparkling@rishi-tea.com for more information on our current offerings.

OTHER

Is it pasteurized?

Our hot infusion brewing process, sanitized closed production line and low pH enable us to can this beverage without and additional pasteurization step.

What is it carbonated with?

CO2

Are your cans BPA free?

Yes

Where is the product brewed and bottled?

British Columbia

What are your bestsellers?

We encourage you to experience all of the flavors. Try them both in the can and in a glass. Have fun with the glass type—coupe, wine glass, highball. Everyone has their own favorite and they are equally successful from profile to profile.

Why am I not receiving confirmation emails?

We do our best to keep you in the loop when your product is packed and ready to ship, however some automated emails can end up in your spam folder. We encourage you to whitelist the order email with your email provider to prevent this from happening in the future.