Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

4 Rivers

Elevate your summer culinary experience with the convenience and excellence of 4 Rivers products delivered straight to your door. The Sampler is a package full of BBQ classics including the Signature Angus Brisket, St. Louis Style Ribs, and Pulled Pork, complemented by a bottle of 4R Signature Sauce. Whether you are a grilling enthusiast or just looking for a night of delicious foods, this package will elevate any summer cookout. With approximately 6-8 servings, it is the perfect choice to satisfy your BBQ cravings and entertain guests with the mouthwatering flavors of 4 Rivers.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

A l’Olivier Tomato Basil Vinegar

Experience the taste of Italian summer with A l’Olivier Tomato Basil Vinegar. This exquisite vinegar blends the vibrant intensity of fresh basil with the ripe sweetness of tomatoes, creating a flavor profile that elevates any dish. Ideal for deglazing white meats like veal, it brings out a burst of summer flavors when combined with diced tomatoes and mozzarella. Whether drizzled over salads or used as a marinade, this tomato and basil vinegar transforms simple meals into gourmet experiences. Let A l’Olivier’s culinary creation take your culinary adventures to new heights. Now available at The French Farm.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Alden’s Organic

Alden’s Organic has expanded its national product portfolio with new dessert bars made from organic Greek yogurt. Available in six delicious flavors, these bars are crafted with simple, better-for-you ingredients and are Certified USDA Organic with live and active probiotic cultures. Each bar contains up to 3 grams of protein and only 100 calories, making them the perfect summer treat for 2024, both for families and the environment.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Mezcal Amarás

Mezcal Amarás is crafted from 100% Americana agave, this artisanal mezcal boasts a bittersweet smell with hints of roasted banana on the mouth and a silky, almond finish – making it a stellar sipping mezcal or the perfect spirit for a summertime cocktail, from a Mezcalita to a Paloma & more.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

AVID Cider Co.’s Tuesday Cocktail Club

AVID Cider Co.’s Tuesday Cocktail Club is a fresh, new lineup of ready-to-clink cocktails featuring three elevated, all-natural flavor combinations: Mango Margarita, Peach Bellini, and Marionberry Mojito. The class and craft of a cocktail-bar experience are more accessible than ever when there are bubbly, fruity cans Tuesday Cocktail Club in the fridge. These adventurous yet balanced gluten-free, wine-based cocktails are breezing in at 10.5% ABV. Tuesday Cocktail Club takes the fresh-made cocktail experience and mixes it up with premium fruited wine and bold bar flavors for a perfectly balanced taste of elevated and easy.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Badger Bevs’ Sparkling Blood Orange

Badger Bevs’ Sparkling Blood Orange is the newest addition to this premium line of cocktail mixers. Boasting the highest carbonation levels of any mixer in the industry, Badger complements top-shelf spirits, but also stands alone, delivering an unparalleled taste experience. Using the finest all-natural flavors sourced from around the globe and proudly produced in the USA, Badger’s Sparkling Blood Orange is naturally overflowing with citrus and delivers a floral, tart, and refreshing range of flavors, perfect for the Summer season.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Bartesian

Bartesian is the premium craft cocktail maker that brings the cocktail lounge to your home, creating your favorite cocktails at the touch of a button. With over 60 cocktail varieties available, Bartesian prepares exquisite cocktails and mocktails, no stirring, shaking or measuring required, in just 30 seconds! Each Bartesian cocktail is consistently-balanced and pre-measured with only the finest, premium sourced, ingredients. Bartesian’s smart technology allows for several layers of customization, including: Beverage Strength – Choose the strength of each cocktail your Bartesian crafts, from mocktail to strong; Spirit Choice – Fill Bartesian’s canisters with your favorite spirit brands for an even more curated experience; Cocktail Recipe – Bartesian offers 60+ cocktail capsules, with recipes to fit any season, occasion or taste preference.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Bay State Milling’s SowNaked® Mindfully Farmed Oats

Bay State Milling’s SowNaked® Mindfully Farmed Oats are a unique variety of hulless oats that deliver 40% more protein and 50% less carbon emissions than traditional oats, and are grown following gluten-free Purity Protocol. SowNaked Oats are grown and processed in a highly specialized, closed loop, gluten-free supply chain—resulting in oat flakes with less than 5 parts per million (ppm) of gluten, dramatically below the 20 ppm threshold set by the FDA for a gluten-free claim. SowNaked Oats are an excellent ingredient for a wide variety of gluten-free foods and beverages.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Beech-Nut Jammin’ Waffles

Beech-Nut Jammin’ Waffles are a mini waffle treat with a delicious fruit filling! Made with fruits like apples, peaches, and mangoes, this new toddler snack is filled with flavor and fun. Jammin’ Waffles come in 5 single-serve pouches that are perfect for on-the-go. Jammin’ Waffles are available in two tasty flavors, Peach Mango and Pear Raspberry, and are non-GMO and free of artificial colors or flavors. Recommended for toddlers 12 months and up.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Bionaturae Organic Apricot Fruit Spread

Bionaturae Organic Apricot Fruit Spread is produced using hand-harvested organic fruit from small family farms. The flavor of Italian fruit is sweet, intense and true. The air-tight cooking method and superior quality fruit enables the team to use very low temperatures and much less sweetener, enhancing the fruit’s goodness. Boasting sweet, intense and true flavors, no added cane sugar, processed at low temperatures and cooked slowly to preserve the fruit’s flavor, made in small batches, and no preservatives added.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Bluehouse® Salmon

Raised responsibly onshore in Florida, the proprietary U.S. Bluehouse® is revolutionizing aquaculture with a product that is sustainably sourced and delivered fresh, resulting in low carbon emissions and a fraction of the carbon footprint. Using water sourced from the Floridian Aquifer, the end product is not only great for the environment and ocean safe (rated green choice by Seafood Watch and recommended by Ocean Wise), but heart-healthy, clean and lean for the consumer — high in Omega 3s, non-GMO, and free of antibiotics and hormones.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Brekki

Brekki’s dairy-free and gluten-free Ready to Eat Oats stand out for their innovative approach to providing a breakfast solution that caters to a growing demographic of individuals with dietary restrictions. By offering a product that is both dairy-free and gluten-free, the brand demonstrates a commitment to the greatness of oats in a ready-to-go format to satisfy the needs of consumers while maintaining a high standard of taste and quality. These oats are luxuriously creamy, enveloping your palate in a smooth, velvety richness. Brekki’s Dark Chocolate Ready to Eat Oats feature premium dark chocolate, providing a satisfyingly rich and indulgent flavor profile for when you have a sweet tooth and a full schedule. Packed with essential nutrients, fiber, and the goodness of gluten-free oats, this chocolatey twist on Brekki’s signature blend of ready-to-eat oats and ancient grains is sure to delight.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Maui Mule by Cardinal Spirits

Maui Mule is summer in a can! This spicy, tiki twist on a classic Mule cocktail is made with Cardinal Spirits award-winning vodka, plus real passion fruit juice, and zippy ginger— so it’s got that kick you crave in a mule. Maui Mule is a ringer for lake days and bonfire nights, picnics in the park and backyard hangs. Pack it in the cooler, bring it on vacation, crack it open when you want a delicious summer cocktail with none of the work. It also makes a dynamite slushy, just combine one can and a big scoop of ice to a blender and give it a whirl!

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Caroline’s Banana Pudding Cake

Caroline’s Banana Pudding Cake is made with sumptuous layers of moist banana cake filled with banana cream pudding and finished with decadent vanilla buttercream icing. Each cake is generously adorned each layer and the outside of the cake with crushed vanilla wafers, creating a confection that pays homage to the beloved flavors of Grandma’s kitchen. This indulgent new offering is a tip of the hat to those precious family moments centered around the dinner table. Ideal for sharing, the 9-inch round cake serves 14–20 people, making it a perfect addition to any social gathering or a sublime indulgence for those special quiet moments at home. With the summer season on the horizon, there could not be a more perfect time for cake aficionados and dessert lovers to savor this new treat.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

CAULIPOWER Dill Flavored Chicken Bites

CAULIPOWER Dill Flavored Chicken Bites are made with all-natural chicken raised with no antibiotics ever and a crispy veggie-packed coating, making them the FIRST cauliflower coated chicken bites and one of the few gluten-free options in the market. The convenient snack is ready in minutes, delivering crispy, flavorful bites that are perfect on-the-go or as an after-camp treat in a wrap, on a salad, or all by themselves. These trendy, Dill-flavored Chicken Bites bring the taste of a very famous fast-food restaurant into your home, but with a better-for-you twist. The best part? Consumers can enjoy these protein-packed bites any day of the week! Since its launch of the groundbreaking frozen cauliflower crust pizza in 2017, CAULIPOWER has been using the magic of veggies and the power of taste to reinvent America’s favorite comfort foods.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Cedar’s Topped Organic Hot Honey Hommus

Cedar’s Topped Organic Hot Honey Hommus has sweet notes of honey mixed with the spicy taste of chili, a soothingly delicious taste that adds a kick to your Mediterranean spreads. Like all of Cedar’s hommus, this blend is organic, non-GMO verified, gluten-free, and crafted with fresh ingredients. The culinary world has embraced the hot new trend of subtle spice—a nuanced approach to flavor that avoids overwhelming heat while adding that elusive “je ne sais quoi” to dishes, and it’s sure to continue in 2024. This creation marries sweet honey with a gentle chili kick, resulting in a perfect harmony of savory and sweet. This hommus is versatile and can be used as a dip, spread, or topping for various dishes. It offers a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy elements, making it a popular choice for those who enjoy bold flavor profiles in their food.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Chameleon Cold-Brew Girl Scout Cookie™ Inspired live

Chameleon’s new limited-edition 8 oz. cold-brew lattes feature a range of flavors inspired by America’s beloved Girl Scout Cookies, blended with Chameleon’s exciting new French Roast cold-brew. The Chameleon Cold-Brew Girl Scout Cookie™ Inspired product line includes three delicious flavors: Thin Mints™ Cold-Brew, Coconut Caramel Cold-Brew, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cold-Brew. Each decadent blend is gluten-free, soy-free, contains approx. 150mg of caffeine and 10g of sugar or less.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Chunk Foods’ Slab

Unveiled at the National Restaurant Show in Chicago, Chunk Foods’ groundbreaking Slab is the largest whole-cut plant-based meat on the market and set to revolutionize plant-based dining. Using proprietary solid-state fermentation technology, Chunk’s Slab delivers a deeply satisfying experience, mimicking the texture, color, and taste of beef. Unlike other brands, Chunk’s revolutionary process creates a delicious product while utilizing fewer resources like water and energy. Chunk’s new Slab is the largest whole-cut product made from plants to hit the market and is ideal for briskets, pastrami, smoking, grilling, and carving tableside. Weighing in at more than three pounds, it is the largest piece of plant-based meat ever introduced. Having earned headlines for making history with the launch of their plant-based steak at Florida’s Charley’s high-end steakhouse chain and a global partnership with Better Balance, Chunk is featured on hotspot menus nationwide, as well as in Mexico and Spain, making plant-based eating accessible and delicious.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Civilized Coffee

In 2024, Civilized Coffee emerges as the quintessential summer beverage, captivating taste buds and cooling souls with its refreshing Instant Cold Brew Coffee. Crafted to perfection, it offers a harmonious blend of rich flavors and invigorating aroma, delivering a burst of energy with every sip. Versatile and convenient, it seamlessly transitions from morning pick-me-ups to afternoon delights, effortlessly elevating summer gatherings and adventures. As temperatures rise, Civilized Coffee remains the go-to choice for coffee enthusiasts seeking a satisfying and revitalizing experience, embodying the essence of summer in every chilled sip.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Clif Family Mixed Nuts

A classic combination gets a gourmet twist. This tasty nut mix features a medley of almonds and cashews, each perfectly seasoned with a tangy, lip-smacking salt and vinegar punch. Each savory nut mix is created by the Clif Family culinary team to be everything from a solo snack to the star of your charcuterie board. These flavor-packed mixes pair well with your favorite wine, add an unexpected crunch to salads, or elevate your adventures. These aren’t your average nut mixes. As a B Corp Certified business, Clif Family crafts them with care using only the finest, high-quality, organic ingredients, ensuring each bite is good for the planet and your palate.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Common Ground Gin

Inspired by the Flo & Basy – a cocktail from Coppinger Row in Dublin, Ireland, this small batch craft gin has refreshing floral and citrus notes, an herbaceous bouquet of basil on the nose, a uniquely fresh, and floral finish of elderflower on the palate. Sip neat or over ice, or pair with light-bodied fruits, herbs, and spices in a cocktail.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Costa Tequila

Launched in 2019, Costa Tequila aims to redefine conventional tequila with its innovative Hi/Lo blend. The brand currently offers four unique tequila varieties: Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Costa Café, a mild yet smooth tequila-based liqueur infused with natural coffee flavors, and notes of caramel and vanilla. Costa Tequila’s distinctive approach involves blending 100% Blue Weber Agave from two renowned tequila-producing regions in Jalisco, Mexico: “Los Altos” (the Highlands) and “Valle de Tequila” (the Lowlands). This method combines the fruity, sweet, and soft notes of Highland agave with the peppery, earthy, and spicy characteristics of Lowland agave, creating a one-of-a-kind tequila experience. The Reposado is aged for eight months in American Oak Barrels, this award-winning Tequila has hints of caramel and vanilla with a subtle peppery finish. Its balanced and more complex flavor profile makes our signature HI/LO ™ blend truly memorable.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Culture Pop Strawberry & Rhubarb Soda

Culture Pop’s Strawberry & Rhubarb Probiotic Soda is refreshingly tart, delicious, crafted with herbs and spices & full of flavor. Each can contains a subtle sweetness with savory strawberry notes that’s refreshing from first sip to the very last drop. Culture Pop Strawberry & Rhubarb Soda is made of real, organic fruit juice, herbs and live probiotics without the use of artificial sweeteners or added sugars. Each 12 oz can is only 45 calories and includes billions of live probiotics at the time of canning. Culture Pop Soda is vegan, certified NON-GMO, Kosher, and does not contain stevia which can be found in other drinks in the alternative beverage category.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

De Nigris Sweet Rosé Vinegar

The widespread popularity of rosé wine in the United States inspired the idea of bringing the De Nigris Sweet Rosé Vinegar from Italy into the American market. The Sweet Rosé Vinegar, with its naturally fruity and floral notes, is ideal for summer culinary creations when compared to the more intense, bittersweet notes of the traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Prepared exclusively in Italy with the finest Ancellotta grapes in the region, the sweet wine vinegar is produced to adorn fresh dishes with bright, fruity accents. The slow cooking process of the grape must, along with the aging of up to three years in oak barrels, results in a sweet yet slightly acidic quality and gives the vinegar its signature pink color. This versatile product creates nuanced flavors in simple foods such as grilled vegetables or white meat and is perfect as a final touch in more delicate, summertime favorites.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

DelFrescoPure® The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine™

Ripened and packed on the vine in peak perfection, these bright red tomatoes feature vibrant aromas, tantalizing all the senses. These tiny treasures pack a punch of flavor and freshness, making them a versatile ingredient to enhance a wide range of dishes. Whether you’re looking to add a burst of sweetness to your salads, a rich depth to your pasta sauces, or a vibrant topping for your bruschetta, these tomatoes are sure to impress even the most discerning food enthusiasts. With their convenient bite-sized form, the greenhouse grown, DelFrescoPure® The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine™ are perfect for on the go snacking or incorporating into your gourmet creations. Bursting with nutrients and antioxidants, they not only tempt your taste buds but also provide a healthy snack option. Keep an eye out for these little bites of luxury in the produce section of your local stores and get ready to take your culinary endeavors to new heights with the addition of these exquisite tomatoes.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Devils River

Just Southwest of the Devils River is another unique feat of nature known for the unusual, spiney leafed Agave plant. A national treasure to Mexico and spirits-lovers worldwide, the Blue Agave is renowned for being the primary sources of agave nectar, a syrupy sweetener, and the key ingredient in mezcal, tequila, and now, Devils River Agave Bourbon. We start with our award-winning, Devils River Bourbon Whiskey and add a touch of organic, unfiltered Blue Agave nectar from Jalisco, Mexico to create a truly one-of-a-kind Texas-Mexico whiskey experience, Devils River Agave Bourbon Whiskey, 80-proof 40% ABV. Devils River Agave Bourbon is the perfect touch of sweetness, and makes sinfully smooth cocktails, such as the Devil Rita, our take on a bourbon margarita. Perfect to enjoy all summer long. Dare to be bold, and dare to try Devils River Agave Bourbon.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Dineen Vineyards Sémillon

The 2022 Dineen Vineyards Sémillon is the quintessential summer wine. Grown on estate vineyards in the Yakima Valley, WA; this wine boasts body, depth, and concentrated flavor balanced with fresh acidity. It delights with aromas of gooseberries, honeysuckle, and honeydew melon, reminiscent of sweet tart candy. The round, viscous palate features mouthwatering salinity and pronounced citrus notes. This Sémillon pairs beautifully with bold bold flavors of Asian or Latin foods and compliments all types of seafood, especially shellfish, as well as light meats like chicken or pork. Celebrate summer with the 2022 Dineen Vineyards Sémillon—a refreshing and vibrant wine.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Goslings Finest Tonic Waters

The new line of tonic waters adds to Goslings’ quality mixers which are made for everyone, from professional bartenders to home mixologists. Zingy yet balanced, adventurous but appropriate for leisure, Finest Tonic Waters are available in three flavors that will be sure to elevate any cocktail. The 7.5oz cans are available in Original, Citrus, and Tropical, with a subtle hum of cardamom and ginger detectable in each variety, a through line that honors the brand’s best-selling ginger beer while celebrating the flavors of Bermuda. Goslings recommends mixing the all-new tonic waters in a classic cocktail like a Gin and Tonic or in the sailors’ favorite: Goslings Black Seal Rum and Tonic.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Greenbar Distillery

Discover the non-alcoholic canned cocktail collection from Greenbar Distillery, LA’s first distillery since the Prohibition which is redefining alcohol-free indulgence. Greenbar’s N/A highballs embody the essence of classic cocktails in offerings like the Hibiscus UnSpritz, a modern take on an Italian staple, and the UnGin + Tonic and UnRum + Cola, two lightweight sips ideal for soaking up the sun. Through traditional distillation and infusion techniques, followed by boiling off alcohol in a special dealcoholization process, the collection is made sober-friendly while ensuring the real and organic aromas, textures and tastes are captured authentically. So whether lounging beachside or hosting a backyard gathering, Greenbar’s cooler-friendly, non-alcoholic highballs promise refreshing alternatives that encourage imbibers to slow down and embrace the spirit of summer!

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Guayakí Yerba Mate’s Berry Lemonade

Guayakí Yerba Mate’s Berry Lemonade is a refreshing, ready-to-drink beverage crafted from the naturally caffeinated leaves of the South American holly tree, Ilex paraguariensis. This drink blends tart lemon and sweet strawberry flavors, providing a no added sugar option within Guayakí’s beverage lineup. With just 20 calories and 2 grams of sugar per can, it offers a healthier alternative to traditional coffee, tea, or energy drinks. Berry Lemonade not only delivers a smooth energy boost and can improve focus, but also celebrates the cultural roots of South American yerba mate. Like all Guayakí products, it uses regenerative, organic, and fair trade certified ingredients that are better for both people and the planet. Now available nationally, Berry Lemonade is an ideal choice for those seeking a vibrant, low-sugar drink that energizes and supports a brand committed to a Market Driven Regeneration business model, aspiring to create a net positive impact globally through its operations and supply web.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Gundry MD’s Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oil

Gundry MD’s Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oil is supercharged with up to 30x more hydroxytyrosol polyphenols than many conventional olive oils, which help to promote heart health, reduce inflammation and support cognitive function. This olive oil is made from uniquely potent Moroccan oil trees that are brimming with healthy fats and polyphenols – that’s why you may notice it tastes pretty different from other olive oils on the market. It’s got a slightly bitter and more robust flavor, and can be taken straight like a shot or added to any of your favorite foods. Crafted by distinguished cardiologist, heart surgeon, medical researcher, and regenerative medicine expert Dr. Steven Gundry, he recommends baking with it, dressing your salads with it, or using it to sauté your veggies and proteins. 

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

GUNNA

Launched in May, this is a global first for a functional lemonade in a reusable Aluminum bottle and is part of their commitment to reducing plastic globally. With less calories and sugar than mainstream sodas, they have added 8 minerals and vitamins to help the immune system, and use all-natural ingredients for the health-conscious consumer. Offering a range of 3 amazing flavors, such as the delicious Pink Punk Raspberry lemonade inspired by the classic Shirley Temple, Turtle Juice (mango and coconut), and classic Lemonade (Miss Mojita). Independently proven through blind taste tests to beat other similar brands, thwy are also Carbon Negative, offsetting 2 grams of Carbon for every 1 created & removing plastic from our oceans. GUNNA gives functional soda consumers exactly what they want – a healthy, tasty & planet friendly choice. You are Gunna love it.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

H2OPS Organic Grapefruit Hop Water

Just in time for Summer is the refreshing H2OPS Organic Grapefruit Hop Water. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, this pioneering brand is distinguished by their new USDA organic certification. H2OPS brewers expertly brew with Mosaic and Citra hops and blend in bright organic grapefruit extracts. Available in 12oz and 16oz cans.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Hella Margaritas

Hella Cocktail Co. recently introduced its first line of alcoholic beverages Hella Margaritas— canned margaritas made with real blanco tequila, fruit juice and organic agave syrup! Hella’s Pineapple Margarita is a canned margarita with pineapple fruit juice and made with subtle notes of Hella’s Aromatic Bitters. Each can is 12 FL ounces, 5.9% ABV, naturally gluten-free, and made with no artificial ingredients that you may find in other canned cocktails. With only 200 calories and 6 grams of total sugar, it’s a tasting margarita made with a dash of Hella Bitters to bind it all together!

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

HOIST Blaze Orange

Blaze Orange is the latest addition to the HOIST IV-Level hydration lineup, developed in collaboration with Realtree. This citrusy-sweet orange-flavored beverage features HOIST’s trusted rapid-fire isotonic formula and is wrapped in Realtree’s new APX camouflage pattern, making it a refreshing complement to any outdoors Summer adventure. The HOIST hydrating formula outperforms water and is clinically proven to hydrate longer than water. With no artificial additives and three times the electrolytes of traditional sports drinks, Blaze Orange by HOIST offers a healthier alternative to other hydration beverages on the market. Blaze Orange promises unmatched performance, making it a must-have drink to recover from high temperatures and extreme exhaustion.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

HTeaO Energy Shots

HTeaO announces the launch of HTeaO Energy Shots, available in four delicious fruit flavors. The new energy shots are available at all HTeaO locations and customers can enjoy them straight or use them as a “tea topper” for an extra kick of energy. Unlike typical energy shots loaded with synthetic ingredients and additives, HTeaO Energy Shots are crafted with care, using only natural ingredients. Each shot is tea-based, gluten-free, and kosher certified, ensuring a guilt-free energy boost for consumers. With four unique, delicious flavors including Lemon, Georgia Peach, Watermelon, and Blueberry, HTeaO Energy Shots offer a delightful burst of flavor without any artificial additives. HTeaO Energy Shots contain L-theanine; L-theanine is known for its ability to support mood, reduce stress, and enhance focus, making it the perfect addition to these energy shots.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Invivo X, SJP Pinot Noir 2022

Invivo is proud to release the newest addition to its five-year partnership with Sarah Jessica Parker: Invivo X, SJP Pinot Noir 2022. This is the third release and the first red wine in the award-winning collection, including Invivo X, SJP Sauvignon Blanc, and French Rosé. As with the other wines, Sarah Jessica Parker personally lends her palate to the tasting and blending process, collaborating with Cofounders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron to ensure it reflects their collective vision. Invivo X, SJP Pinot Noir is sourced from the finest parcels in Marlborough’s cool southern valleys with a dash of Awatere River drama to add depth and complexity, followed by eleven months in French oak barrels. By blending the two regions together, this delicious medium-bodied wine has the best of both worlds with fine tannins and a crisp and delicious finish.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

ITO EN

Shohei Ohtani, Japanese professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been named Global Brand Ambassador of ITO EN, creator of Oi Ocha, the world’s #1 unsweetened green tea beverage. As MLB’s greatest two-way player in a century (both pitcher and designated hitter for the LA Dodgers), Ohtani is an avid fan of Oi Ocha Green Tea thanks to its incredible taste and wellness benefits. Ohtani shared that the brand’s Oi Ocha is a “beloved piece of home he was able to take with him from Japan, and he’s thrilled to share this habit with people all over the world as Global Brand Ambassador.” Renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, ITO EN’s carefully sourced and curated selection of senchas and green tea blends embody the pure essence of Japan’s revered tea culture. Through long-standing traditions, the brand brings the great taste and unmatched health properties cultivated from Japan’s pristine fields straight to your cup – without any additives or preservatives.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay

The 2022 J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay exhibits enticing aromas of ripe citrus, white nectarine, and baking spices. The rich texture and balanced acidity on the palate from barrel aging sur lie offers flavors of ripe Meyer lemon, citrus cream, hazelnut, cocoa, and a hint of oak on the long finish. The bottle’s new blossom-themed label is bright with a flowering quince border, evoking the wine’s cool-climate origins and the stone fruit flavors within. The label proudly showcases that the wine is ‘barrel fermented, barrel aged,’ bearing the Certified California Sustainable seal and a Stelvin screw cap closure to align with the demands of today’s ​on-the-go consumer lifestyle. The wine itself is an ode to the Arroyo Seco region and 50 years of J. Lohr: the debut of the iconic Chardonnay was back in 1987. Planted by J. Lohr Founder Jerry Lohr himself in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey in 1972, these vines have been the backbone of Monterey’s Chardonnay style ever since.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

JonnyPops Organic Cotton Candy Cloud

JonnyPops Organic Cotton Candy Cloud is a whimsical water ice pop that captures the essence of your favorite nostalgic treat in four delightful layers. With every layer being a different flavor of cotton candy, these pops are the perfect frozen treat for summer! “A Better Pop for a Better World!” JonnyPops mission has always been to make high-quality frozen treats and to make the world a kinder place. All JonnyPops are free from artificial dyes and flavors, made in a peanut-free facility, and have a kind deed printed on every pop stick.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Karl Strauss

Karl Strauss, San Diego’s longest continuously operating post-Prohibition brewing company, released Follow the Sun Lager as a new core beer for the summer. The 4.2% alcohol-by-volume (ABV) brew is available on draft and in six packs of 12-oz cans at Karl Strauss’ nine Southern California locations, as well as at restaurants, bars, and retail outlets throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada. The light-bodied American lager has notes of crisp malt and a subtle hop bitterness. Head Brewer Paul Segura said, “The words ‘crisp’, ‘clean’, and ‘refreshing’ are thrown around a lot with lagers, but we really feel like we hit that trifecta with this beer.” Karl Strauss has five San Diego County locations, as well as brewpubs in Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Downtown Los Angeles, and Temecula. Also be on the lookout for Follow the Sun in 19.2-oz cans at select sports and music venues.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ Super Lemonova

Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ Super Lemonova (5.1% ABV) is a light and bright blonde ale with a twist of lemon. The crispness of this classic blonde ale is met with the invigorating citrusy notes of lemon zest. Fruity but not overpowering, the Super Lemonova recipe was created by Lawson’s Finest Liquids Brewer Brian Wendt. The brew’s origin dates back more than 10 years ago, as one of Wendt’s first homebrews. Like every Lawson’s Finest brew, Super Lemonova is Cold Stored. Cold Shipped. Cold Shelved.™ to stay brewery-fresh. Look out for Super Lemonova for a limited time at Lawson’s Finest Liquids destination brewery in Waitsfield, Vt., and on draft and in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans at retailers across Lawson’s Finest’s nine-state distribution area in the Northeast.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Lemon Perfect

Lemon Perfect is the flavored lemon water brand made for your summer adventures. With seven refreshing flavors to choose from including fan favorites like Dragon Fruit Mango, Peach Raspberry, and Strawberry Passion Fruit, Lemon Perfect is as flavorful as it is hydrating. In each bottle, you’ll find the juice of half of an organic lemon, 100% of your daily value of Vitamin C, no sugar or artificial ingredients, and just five calories. Lemon Perfect is available in all 50 states in retailers including Publix, Kroger, Costco, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Target, Albertsons, CVS, and many more. Or, if you’re not quite ready to take the plunge, catch Lemon Perfect’s Hydration Tour this summer to sip on samples near you.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Little Sesame

Made with freshly milled tahini, lemon juice, roasted garlic and date molasses, Little Sesame has meticulously crafted a fresh and smooth Tahini Sauce that’s perfect for spreads, elevating a dish, or drizzling on top of sweet and savory. Destined to be your new “everything sauce,” it’s versatile and has a thick and creamy texture that makes it delicious as a dip, spread or drizzle.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Marin French Cheese Co.’s Petite Garlic & Pepper

Marin French Cheese Co.’s brand new Petite Garlic & Pepper (4 oz.), is a rich and buttery Triple Crème Brie enhanced with garlic and cracked pepper for an aromatic and savory burst of decadence. Inspired by a fresh cheese made in France’s Auvergne region, Petite Garlic & Pepper exemplifies Marin French Cheese’s mission of marrying French tradition with California vision. This indulgent cheese is perfect for a new take on Raclette, folded into baked or scalloped potatoes, or served on a grazing board for an extra creamy and peppery punch. The introduction of Petite Garlic & Pepper stands as a testament to the brand’s ongoing commitment to diversifying its collection of small-format cheeses, catering to the evolving tastes of consumers..

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Maui Gold Pineapple

Patrons will embark on a gastronomic journey with Maui Gold Pineapple, the ultimate ingredient to elevate their summer dishes. Renowned for its unparalleled sweetness, these exquisite pineapples are cultivated on the scenic slopes of Maui, ensuring a flavor profile that complements any dish. Available on MauiPineappleStore.com, each pineapple is freshly picked and shipped the same day from the farm to the patron’s doorstep. Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, these pineapples boast exceptional sweetness, elevated Vitamin C levels, and low acidity. Customers are presented with some enticing options: a quarterly subscription and a monthly subscription. Patrons can also purchase a one-time shipment. The opportunity to enhance one’s culinary experience during the summer awaits with the freshest and sweetest pineapples from Maui Gold.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Misfits & Mavens

Crisp notes of vibrant citrus fruit, white peach, crisp apple and juicy mango are paired with pleasant acidity and a hint of gravel and minerality on the finish. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or just down for a good time, Misfits & Mavens was created for you. Wines to celebrate our differences while coming together, one glass at a time. All natural wines, sustainably grown and harvested in California.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Monte’s Fine Foods

Monte’s Fine Foods is marking its first foray outside the sauce category with the launch of dried pasta. The new pasta line debuts with two custom shapes that you won’t find on other American grocery shelves: 3 Buchi and Rotolini, made from 100% organic durum wheat semolina and water only. Proudly prepared and produced in the USA, the pasta is slow dried, bronze die extruded, and non GMO. Monte’s is one of the only American made pasta manufacturers to create pasta in the old Italian tradition. Extruded through bronze dies which leaves a rough surface to better soak up sauce. This new line is available for purchase at Pop Up Grocer and through the brand’s website when customers sign up to be part of Monte’s Social Club, the brand’s new membership program. The pasta line will roll out to select retailers over the coming months.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Natalie’s classic Orange Juice

Natalie’s classic Orange Juice is the brand’s iconic staple. Made from fresh oranges, Natalie’s Orange Juice is rich in Vitamin C and folate, both known to promote healthy immune function and prevent cell damage. Voted a favorite product by Cook’s Illustrated, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Real Simple, Bon Appétit, The TODAY Show, The Kitchn, Southern Living and Serious Eats, Natalie’s Orange Juice is handcrafted in small batches, with a focus on sourcing highest quality ingredients, to ensure world-class quality. Made with only fresh Florida oranges, Natalie’s Orange Juice doesn’t get more nostalgic and authentic than this.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

NoAlchCo

NoAlchCo is a chic, socially inclusive, and distinctive alcohol-removed wine brand for sophisticated and intentional consumers looking for quality, mindful indulgence, and a pleasurable drinking experience. Crafted with health in mind, NoAlchCo wines are low in calories, contain no added sugars, and boast a natural taste with no artificial flavor. NoAlchCo’s Rose provides a crisp, mineral, and refreshing finish with hints of rose and strawberry. It has a beautiful light pink hue reflecting its refreshing and crisp flavor profile. This non-alcoholic wine provides the flavor profile of a luxurious Rosé from Côte de Provence without the alcohol. This rosé is the definition of “rosé all day.” No added sugar or artificial flavors, and has 20 calories.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

NOVA Sunset Slam

NOVA has partnered with the San Diego Padres to collaborate on Sunset Slam Mango Lime hard kombucha, and it is available all summer long at Petco Park, NOVA’s Ocean Beach taproom, and its sister NOVO sports pubs in Mission Valley, Otay Ranch, and Imperial Beach. The kombucha, which features the colors of the Padres’ City Connect uniforms, also is available in single 16-oz cans and in six packs of 12-oz cans at retail outlets throughout San Diego County. Sunset Slam is 8% alcohol-by-volume (ABV), and it is gluten free and vegan.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Olli x That’s it

Olli Salumeria, the fast-growing producer of authentic Italian-style salami, has teamed up with That’s it., innovators of America’s #1 fruit bar, to launch the “Official Snack of Summer.” Offering the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors, the new Olli x That’s it. Snack Packs contain Olli salami products, paired with cheese slices and a That’s it. fruit bar to provide a delicious, gluten-free, high-protein snack that can be enjoyed from anywhere while on the go.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Once Upon A Coconut

Once Upon A Coconut is a brand that revitalizes the timeless allure of coconuts into a modern lifestyle choice. This innovative company has captured the essence of paradise in each of its products, offering consumers not just hydration, but a sip of tropical bliss. From the humble beginnings of a simple coconut water, they have expanded their product range to include a variety of coconut-based delights, designed to cater to health-conscious individuals seeking natural and refreshing alternatives to processed beverages. The company prides itself on sustainability and ethical sourcing, ensuring that every coconut used is harvested with the utmost care for the environment and respect for local communities. This commitment extends beyond the product, as Once Upon A Coconut actively engages in initiatives that support the ecosystem and the farmers’ livelihoods, fostering a sense of community and support. Each purchase goes back to nurturing its source, making Once Upon A Coconut not just a choice but a statement of conscious consumption.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

poppi

Your summer soda situationship is here – poppi’s latest flavor innovation, Orange Cream. It’s the juicy-meets-creamy soda you never knew you needed to stay cool this summer. Maybe it’s a fling or maybe it’s an entire love affair, but either way, it’s gonna be a memorable one. Smooth vanilla joins zesty orange for a flavor that’s nostalgic and totally fresh, reimagined with 5g sugar and prebiotics for a better-for-you twist on this soda shop classic.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Four Peel Gin

Pour More Sunshine™ this summer with a bottle of Four Peel Gin. This award-winning spirit from Ohio’s Watershed Distillery has been changing minds about gin for over a decade with its unique blend of grapefruit, orange, lemon and lime citrus peels. Kick back, relax and enjoy the hot summer nights ahead with a cool, crisp, refreshing and citrus-forward cocktail.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Président® Whipped Crème

The Président® Whipped Crème Original with Madagascar Vanilla is an extra rich and creamy whipped cream with flavors of vanilla. Président®, one of the world’s premiere cheesemakers and Europe’s leading dairy expert, recently introduced its line of gourmet-style whipped cream. An authentic restaurant-style experience right out of the can, this whipped cream has an authentic Chantilly recipe that acts as the secret to turning any simple recipe into an indulgent, hand-crafted masterpiece. Plus, it’s corn-syrup free and has a stronger hold that resists melting and dripping during your hot summer events and is sure to impress. No one will know you didn’t whip it yourself! Whether you are preparing a dessert for any occasion, whether hosting a party or just trying out a new recipe, Président® Whipped Crème provides the perfect pairing to any treat.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery is the leading premium cold-pressed juice and functional wellness brand that provides a holistic approach to wellness and beauty. Known for their best-selling juice cleanses, their beverages provide a high degree of functional natural ingredients that promote beauty from the inside out. Prepare to unlock a beach-worthy glow with their new Vacation Prep Pack, designed to help you look and feel your bloat-free best. Featuring Pressed Juicery’s viral 7-day Simple Cleanse Juice and Hilma Wellness Shot, this dynamic duo is your solution for reducing bloat, cleansing your digestion, and unleashing natural radiance. Whether you’re a modern jet-setter, bride-to-be, or simply seeking an extra dose of self-love, this system will leave you feeling revitalized, with everything you need to detox, debloat, cleanse and glow from the inside out wherever your travels take you this summer and beyond!

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

PS Seasoning “The Works” Burger Seasoning

PS Seasoning is revolutionizing the summer grilling scene with its latest creation, “The Works” Burger Seasoning. Capturing the quintessential flavors of a fully loaded burger, this seasoning blend offers an all-in-one solution for burger enthusiasts. Infused with the tangy zest of ketchup, the sharpness of mustard, the crunch of pickles, the savory depth of onions, the creamy richness of cheese, and the smoky notes of bacon, “The Works” transforms any patty into a gourmet experience. This innovative seasoning eliminates the need for multiple condiments, making it an ideal addition to any grilling repertoire. Its unique blend not only saves time but also ensures a consistently delicious flavor profile with every bite. Launching in May for National Burger Month, PS Seasoning’s “The Works,” is a game-changer for burgers, but is versatile enough to be used on veggies, chicken and more. It’s a must-try for anyone looking to enhance their summer cookouts.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

REBBL Smoothie Starter™

REBBL Smoothie Starter transforms morning rituals, offering consumers an organic and convenient base to create nutrient-dense smoothies in seconds — without the mess. With just the simple additions of ice, fruit, or greens, users can quickly and seamlessly blend up a protein-packed and gut health-supporting smoothie to fuel their day. Offered in Coconut Milk and Oat Milk liquid base varieties, Smoothie Starter delivers 20 grams of plant-rich protein to kickstart the day and features amplified benefits through postbiotics to support gut health.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Ritual Zero Proof

The perfect companion for summer spritzes, Ritual Zero Proof’s award-winning Aperitif Alternative is best described as sunshine in a glass. With its show-stopping red hue, Ritual Aperitif Alternative combines the assertive bitterness of an Italian aperitivo with the complex sweetness of a French vermouth—without the alcohol or calories. As an ounce-for-ounce replacement, it’s easier than ever to craft non-alcoholic or low-ABV summertime favorites like Spritzes and Negronis. Ritual Aperitif Alternative is bright and full of bittersweet citrus, perfect for moderation and mindful consumption without sacrificing taste or authenticity. One sip is enough to transport anyone to a sunny day on the Mediterranean coast.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

SER!OUS Bean Co Hot Honey Baked Beans

SER!OUS Bean Co makes no apologies for their unexpected, hard-hitting flavors. The newest flavor, Hot Honey Baked Beans are a perfect side option to crank up summer BBQs. They are made with real honey and smoked bacon for a perfect combination of sweet and medium heat, while also providing a good source of fiber and 7g of protein. They are preservative-free, free of high fructose corn syrup, gluten-free, and come in BPA-free-lined cans, all with easy-to-open pull-top lids.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Simple Times Mixers

We all know that feeling when you take a sip of your margarita and realize it wasn’t made with fresh juice, but this summer, there will be nothing fake in sight. Because you are going to use the ultra-premium, clean-label margarita mixers from Simple Times Mixers, right? Like the craft distillery of the ultra-premium mixer world—all its juices are created by hand in its Midwest facility. They hand juice everything for these margarita mixers and offer flavors like Simple Margarita, Cranberry Margarita, Strawberry Sage Margarita, Pineapple Coconut Margarita, and more!

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

SimplyProtein’s Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips

SimplyProtein®, maker of nutritious, great-tasting, plant-based protein snacks that are gluten-free, and kosher, announces the launch of their protein tortilla chips. SimplyProtein’s Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips are made with corn, quality pea protein grown and manufactured in North America, organic sunflower oil, and other ingredients. Each one-ounce serving of 14 chips contains 7 grams of protein, 140 calories, 7-8 grams of fat, just 11-12 grams of carbohydrates, and no added sugar. A better-for-you option containing more protein than conventional offerings, they are available in three delicious flavor profiles: Sea Salt – The simplicity of sea salt compliments the sweetness of the toasted corn flavor and allows for versatility in dipping; Hint of Lime – Salty, zesty, and pleasantly tart, the fresh tanginess of lime marries the crunch of a restaurant-style tortilla chip; Hint of Habanero – The smoky flavors of a roasted habanero pepper deliver just enough heat to make you want more.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Smeraldina Water

Smeraldina Water recently introduced their still and sparkling water in a 920ml/31oz glass bottle format just in time for summer. The new size delivers on aesthetics and convenience – offering a sleeker design that’s easier to handle and transport to all your summer happenings so you can stay hydrated and refreshed. Smeraldina prioritizes excellence and sources premium quality water derived from the depths of Sardinia’s “blue zones” island. It is virtually untouched by pollution and universally acknowledged for its healthy living and high number of centenarians. Sourced from nearly 1,000 feet within the Monti di Deu or the “Mountain of God,” the purest and most compact granite filters and enriches the clean and well-balanced water that is Smeraldina, assuming the role of a natural production plant.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Spark Plug Espresso Martini Cocktail

Spark Plug has combined Nitro Infusion, Madagascar Vanilla and a higher ABV to elevate its status as the ultimate Espresso Martini Cocktail experience. The addition of Madagascar Vanilla enhances the drink with an aromatic flavor that complements the rich bitterness of the coffee and the potency of the vodka, creating a harmonious blend of contrasting tastes that excite the palate. Moreover, infusing the espresso martini with nitrogen makes it an invigorating choice for both casual drinkers and cocktail connoisseurs. The Nitro foam creates depth and complexity to the cocktail, ensuring a more robust and satisfying drinking experience. In addition to its delicious taste, the espresso martini also provides a much-needed caffeine boost during social gatherings or nights out. This makes it a versatile choice for those looking to enjoy a cocktail while staying alert and energized. Whether sipped at a trendy bar or crafted at home, the Spark Plug espresso martini guarantees a memorable and satisfying drinking experience that continues to captivate cocktail enthusiasts worldwide.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Splash Protein Drink™

Splash Protein Drink™ is the first ready-to-drink protein beverage packed with candy-juice flavor. Designed for the on-the-go lifestyle, Splash Protein Drink™, is perfect for anyone seeking a convenient way to simplify their protein intake. Each serving contains 24g of high-quality whey protein and is sugar-free and lactose free. With a commitment to nutrition excellence and indulgent flavors, Splash Protein Drink™ is meticulously formulated not only to complement but to elevate your daily routine. Flavors available are Blue Sharks (raspberry), Sour Cherry, and Candy Peach.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Summer Water

The quintessential rosé of the season, Summer Water has garnered critical acclaim in recent years as a wine characterized by natural acidity and year-round drinkability. The highly-anticipated 2023 vintage, meticulously crafted by longtime Winemaker Ryan Zotovich, boasts a vibrant blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah grapes, with notes of minerality and acidity boosted by bright flavors of strawberry, guava, pink grapefruit, and lime zest. The quality of the 2023 Summer Water Rosé is a testament to the distinct and vibrant terroir of California’s Central Coast combined with Zotovich’s principles of minimal intervention winemaking. Best enjoyed chilled, Summer Water evokes the essence of summer in a bottle, effortlessly transporting consumers to a laid-back state of mind with every sip.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

The Republic of Tea Cold Brew Hibiscus

This refreshing blossom has a vibrant flavor much like juicy cranberries and raspberries and makes a full-bodied base for the natural flavors of sweet tangerine and yuzu. Yuzu is an aromatic Japanese citrus that tastes like a mix of lemon, grapefruit and lime with floral notes. Add one pouch of this cold brew hibiscus tea to a pitcher and steep for 10 minutes to sip a caffeine-free treat at any time of day. Cold brew hibiscus will bring bright tropical flavors to all summer soirees like brunches, picnics, outdoor parties and more in as little as 10 minutes.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Tia Lupita Salsa Macha

Tia Lupita was launched by Mexican founder Hector Salvidar, who immigrated to the US in 2005 and regularly received care packages from his mother with her delicious hot sauces. All his friends raved about his mother’s hot sauce which inspired him to create Tia Lupita, named after his mom – using her recipes to keep the tradition going. Salsa Macha is a rich Mexican Chili Crisp – a savory mixture of Chile oil from 100% olive oil and nuts (like peanuts and pepitas), with no additives or added sugars.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

True Lemon

True Lemon offers a variety of powdered drink mixes to enhance the flavor of water with a fruity taste making it easier for many to increase the amount of water they are drinking, and thus staying hydrated. The newest flavor, Triple Citrus Lemonade, helps you stay happily hydrated with a delicious blend of lemon, lime and orange, for a new twist on classic lemonade. Made with only simple, clean, non-GMO ingredients, each serving has only 10 calories and no artificial sweeteners or ingredients you can’t pronounce. The water enhancers come in a small packet that’s convenient to carry in a backpack, beach bag, picnic basket, or car console. Perfect for the pool, the beach, camping, or a road trip.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Tsingtao 0.0

Tsingtao 0.0 is the latest innovation from Tsingtao Brewery, the #1 Chinese imported beer in the US. With only 63 calories per unit and an ABV of no more than 0.03%, Tsingtao 0.0 provides a guilt-free drinking experience while still retaining the delicious flavor profile it is known for. Its light flavor is perfect for warm weather. Brewed and fermented with a gentle alcohol removal and blending process, it has a fruity flavor with slight malty notes, making it a refreshing choice for summer gatherings. Tsingtao 0.0 is the perfect beer for summer, offering a low-calorie option without compromising on taste.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

UME Plum Liqueur

UME Plum Liqueur is a delightfully tart, mildly sweet purple plum liqueur. As the weather warms up, switch out the spring/summer Aperol Spritz for a different, deliciously sweet flavor like UME. Additionally, UME’s eye-catching color, uniquely designed bottle shape, and delicious taste would make a great liqueur addition to any home bar collection or cart too! UME is a bright purple 17% ABV liqueur that is handcrafted in California. Each batch of UME is made from all-natural plums, dark cherries and grapes with hints of green apple and lemon! UME is naturally gluten-free combined with a six-times distilled grain neutral spirit made from corn. It’s also half the sugar of comparable liqueurs and apéritifs, making UME a great choice for consumers who want to limit sugar intake when drinking this summer! UME is delicious on its own or pairs beautifully in classic cocktails with any base spirit from vodka and tequila to whiskey and gin. UME’s ease of use and limitless versatility position it as a category-defining spirit that adds more excitement to standard cocktails.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Upton Tea Imports’ Sun Moon Lake Tea

Upton Tea Imports’ Sun Moon Lake Tea (Ruby 18) is the first of four limited-edition teas released this year to celebrate Upton Tea Imports’ 35th anniversary. When brewed, a brisk mineral cup of this black tea encapsulates an experience of sweet and spicy flavors accompanied by a velvety, smooth mouth feel. Developed by cross-breeding a wild Formosa tea plant varietal with a Burmese/Assam strain, Sun Moon Lake tea is one of the most popular black teas in Taiwan, grown near the famous Sun-Moon Lake region in Nantau.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Verde Farms Burger Patties

Verde Farms has announced the launch of their newest offering, burger patties. The 80/20 organic and 100% grass-fed burger patties, available in 4-packs, are now accessible nationwide through Amazon Fresh and Verde’s leading retail partners. Alongside this nationwide debut, Verde introduces innovative packaging designed for both convenience and freshness. Each patty is vacuum-sealed and perforated, ensuring easy opening, mess-free handling and storing. This innovative design not only optimizes shelf space but also extends the patties’ freshness, offering consumers a longer shelf life compared to traditional packaging methods.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

VOYANT™

VOYANT™ by Danica is a home scent collection personally designed by Danica Patrick. As a confident woman who brings a clear vision to her endeavors, Danica curated VOYANT for everyone aspiring to create their own sensory-rich environments. VOYANT means “the Seer,” a reference to the “Inner Eye” chakra, one of the key energy points in the body essential to wellness and healing. VOYANT is a doorway to openness and imagination. A catalyst in our daily journey. Whether you’re connecting with others or enjoying alone time, VOYANT strives to beautify the home and the soul. To create a haven of peace and joy. Opening the heart and the mind… “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle – happiness never decreases by being shared.”- Buddha

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Wildbrine’s Organic Dill & Garlic Kraut

Wildbrine’s Organic Dill & Garlic Kraut is a must-have for every barbecue and summer gathering. This vibrant kraut blends the fresh, aromatic zest of dill with the robust flavor of garlic, making it the perfect companion for summer favorites like hot dogs, burgers, and salads. Expertly crafted through wild fermentation, each jar of Wildbrine’s Dill & Garlic Kraut not only elevates the taste of traditional barbecue dishes but also enhances them with health benefits. Rich in naturally occurring probiotics, it supports digestive health and bolsters the immune system—essential for enjoying the long, active days of summer. 

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

WYNK Experience pack

Discover the ultimate WYNK Experience pack, featuring an array of irresistible flavors. This pack contains four six-packs, offering a total of 24 cans, in our signature all-natural, refreshing tastes: Black Cherry Fizz, Lime Twist, Juicy Mango, and their latest sensation, Tangerine THC Seltzer. Each flavor is crafted with a perfect 1:1 balance of THC and CBD, ensuring a delightful, light buzz. With this diverse selection equipped to cater to any taste preference, it makes every gathering a hit with WYNK’s bubbly, thirst-quenching delights. WYNK has zero calories, zero sugar and is available in 2.5 and 5 mg doses in respective 7.5oz and 12oz cans.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Zeal for Life

Start a summer day right with Zeal for Life, an award-winning, high quality, functional food beverage. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, Zeal provides a powerful boost of energy and vitality to fuel your adventures. Its delicious flavors and convenient single-serving packets make it the perfect companion for staying energized and hydrated on the go. Available in a bag of 10 single-serving packets – gluten free – making this the perfect travel companion. Zeal for Life contains over 100 whole food constituents and has been clinically shown to reduce stress and increase productivity while making you feel vibrant, focused, calm and confident. Zeal’s natural source of clean energy can provide a boost of consistent and stable, long-lasting energy throughout your travels.

 

Editor’s Top Picks: Top Products for the Summer – June Issue 2024

Zurge

Zurge’s supercharged, scientifically backed brain supplement coffee blend is here to keep you fueled for those action packed Summer days! Serve Zurge as an iced coffee or blended iced-latte, a game-changer in your summer morning routine! Packed with innovative ingredients like CognatiQ® to boost BDNF levels, Lion’s Mane Mushroom for nerve growth, and Coffeeberry® for that perfect touch of sweetness, this 100% Colombian espresso blend is a powerhouse of flavor and functionality. Say hello to a revitalizing and enhanced coffee experience with Zurge. Get ready to kick start your hot summer days with a burst of excitement and flavor like never before!