The Natural List: Top wellness beverage innovations and products in 2025

The beverage category is always.... bubbling... with innovation! This week, we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes of The Natural List Podcast, which covers top healthy beverage trends and products of 2025. This episode was originally published on February 24th, 2025.

Co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith take listeners on a flavorful journey through some of the most exciting ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages in the natural products space. From functional sodas and sparkling waters to exotic mocktails and tea-wine blends, they sample a mélane of beverages, driving the future.

Tasting products from 2025's NEXTY Awards finalists, Jessica and Adrienne spotlight drinks that push the boundaries of flavor, function and sustainability. They dive into intriguing flavors, organic certifications and the rise of multifunctional beverages promising more than just refreshment.

Sip along as Jessica and Adrienne taste-test their way through some of the most buzzworthy beverages in natural CPG—tune in now to see which drinks made a lasting impression!

This episode is sponsored by Premier Research Labs. Learn more here: https://prlabs.com/

In this episode:
1:15 – RTD beverages galore: mocktails, flavored waters, alternative colas and functional drinks.
3:10 – Don't miss the Wellness Pavilion at Natural Products Expo West!
4:20 – Fresh Fizz Sodas: Sample jalapeño limeade and date cola—spicy, subtle, and naturally sweet.
7:45 – A fermented flavor explosion: Cherry vanilla craft soda from NIRA.
10:45 – Hydrogen-infused hydration: oHy’s sparkling water claims calm confidence—does it deliver?
11:45 – Sparkling energy with a twist: heywell blends energy and hydration in a citrusy sip.
13:45 – Beautiful and bubbly: AMABIE’s Energy blends yuzu and honey with gorgeous packaging.
15:10 – Yerba mate innovation: Guayaki’s Cherry Jubilation brings nostalgic vibes with a functional flair.
17:10 – Afterglow in a can: Free AF’s Whisk#y Ginger—can an NA drink match the real thing?
18:30 – Wine and tea’s meet-cute: Enter Tethos’ Sauvignon Blanc tea.
20:25 – A tropical escape made RTD: Mocktail Club’s Bali Breeze take you to the beach.
21:45 – An adaptogenic adventure: FANKEE’S Italian Sparkling Beverage, where mango meets mushrooms.
23:35 – Meet ultra-hydration favorite: WTRMLN ADE!