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Upstate Elevator has expanded beyond its core cannabinoid portfolio with the launch of the beverage industry's first dual-infused kanna and kava drink line.
Rolling out across direct-to-consumer digital channels and select physical retail partners in the United States, the collection introduces non-alcoholic, zero-proof functional spritzes and sodas engineered with a combination of clinically studied ZembrinĀ® kanna, noble kava root extract, and L-theanine.
The launch enters the rapidly evolving functional beverage sector, offering non-intoxicating botanical alternatives for mood elevation, relaxation, and cognitive focus without reliance on hemp-derived cannabinoids or alcohol.
Functional Formulation and Botanical Ingredients
The development of the new beverage platform combines three active botanical ingredients into a single liquid matrix, establishing a distinct sub-segment within non-alcoholic functional beverages.
Each zero-proof product is formulated without artificial preservatives, synthetic dyes, or THC, utilising organic ingredients and low-sugar profile standards:
šæ ZembrinĀ® Kanna:Ā A standardised extract of Sceletium tortuosumĀ researched for its cognitive and mood-supporting functional properties.
š± Noble Kava Root Extract:Ā A traditional Polynesian botanical ingredient utilised for physical relaxation and stress management.
š§ L-Theanine:Ā An amino acid included to support mental clarity, calm focus, and sensory balance.
Dylan Raap, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Upstate Elevator, stated that developing functional beverages using alternative botanical ingredients enables the enterprise to expand consumer choices beyond cannabinoids while maintaining product formulation standards.
Product Portfolio and Flavour Lineup
The dual-infused range enters commercial distribution with two initial stock-keeping units (SKUs), with a third flavour variant scheduled for release later in the month:
š Pink Grapefruit Uplift Spritz:Ā A 40-calorie, low-sugar sparkling spritz formulated with 50mg ZembrinĀ® kanna, 20mg noble kava extract, 90mg L-theanine, and 40mg potassium, delivering a bright citrus flavour profile.
š« Blackberry Zinger Unwind Soda:Ā A kava-forward botanical soda combining 100mg noble kava extract, 15mg ZembrinĀ® kanna, and 90mg L-theanine with bold blackberry and citrus notes.
š„ Lychee Blood Orange Uplift Spritz:Ā An upcoming tropical spritz extension joining the brand's functional collection later in the month.
Retail Distribution
The launch expands Upstate Elevator's botanical portfolio, following the company's recent introduction of dual kanna and kava functional gummies.
By diversifying its active ingredient base into alternative botanicals, the manufacturer aims to mitigate supply chain and regulatory friction associated with the domestic hemp and cannabinoid sectors while establishing a presence across mainstream zero-proof retail sets.
Commercial distribution for the Pink Grapefruit Uplift Spritz and Blackberry Zinger Unwind Soda has commenced through the company's primary direct-to-consumer e-commerce portal at upstateelevator.com, with physical retail replenishment across select US stockists underway.
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