FOODIES are in for a fruity jolt as Taco Bell trials three new drinks.
The fast food chain announced it’s testing a new line of sweet beverages made from green tea and mixed with real fruit pieces.
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The “Agua Refresca” energy drinks will only sell for a limited time in Irvine, California.
They come in three options:
- Passionfruit
- Peach Mango
- Dragonfruit Berry
Flavors come in a 16-ounce cup and cost $3.99.
Note the fruit is freeze-dried and there’s artificial coloring in the drinks.
“We want to make our beverages just as iconic as our food,” said Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer Taylor Montgomery.
“Our new Agua Refrescas are a perfect, vibrant pairing with everything our fans crave from Taco Bell and will help us on our journey to make Taco Bell a beverage destination.”
REFRESHER RIPOFF
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Not all customers expressed enthusiasm about the refresher drinks as one social media user claimed the Agua Refrescas were copycats.
In a post from the food review account Snackolater, one Facebook user commented that the beverages resembled a Starbucks item.
“Not the Starbucks dupe,” they wrote.
The customer was likely referring to Starbucks’ refresher drinks.
They come in various flavors like Strawberry Acai, Pineapple Passionfruit, Dragon Drink, and more.
According to Starbucks, the drinks cost just under $5 for a grande size.
It isn’t clear whether Taco Bell rolled out the drinks as a dupe option to compete with Starbucks.
Taco Bell did not immediately respond to The U.S. Sun for a request to comment.
An executive for the company said the Agua Refrescas are meant to pair with food cravings.
FOODIE FIESTA
Taco Bell isn’t just working to innovate its beverage menu.
The chain recently unveiled its new Cantina menu with five chicken meal options to satisfy lunchtime cravings.
Fans raved about the flavorful menu items, including the Cantina Crispy Taco and a Cantina Soft Taco for $2.99.
Other options are the Cantina Chicken Burrito for $5.99 and the Cantina Chicken Quesadilla for $6.49.
For Taco Bell lovers with a big appetite, the Cantina Chicken Bowl sells for $7.99.
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The U.S. Sun also tested one of Dunkins’ new Sparkd’ Energy drinks.