Preston, Wash.-based Talking Rain Beverage Co., makers of Sparkling Ice, unveiled Popwell, a new prebiotic and immunity-supporting beverage. 

Building on flavor-forward innovations that Talking Rain is known for, the cold-crafting process is designed to preserve Popwell’s flavors as well as the functionality of its ingredients, the company says. Popwell serves up bold taste in six varieties: Blackberry Lime, Tropical Mango and Cherry Citrus — all caffeine-free — as well as caffeinated options including Lemon Lime, Cream Soda and Orange Cream, it notes.

“We’ve unlocked the secret to cold-crafting at scale, carefully finishing Popwell in a cold-filled environment and using preservatives from natural sources to maintain its original goodness so that we can bring best-in-class flavor to the prebiotic soda category,” said Oscar Mayorquín, chief operating officer at Talking Rain, in a statement. “We want consumers to feel great about our beverages, and our research resoundingly suggested that consumers were dissatisfied with the taste of some of the prebiotic beverages currently on the market. That’s why we paid such close attention to our crafting process, and even to the Popwell labels themselves. Caffeinated versions of Popwell are clearly marked with a white band along the top of the can so that consumers can choose when they want a moderate energy boost.”

With one gram of sugar and six grams of fiber in each can, enough to hit 25% of the daily recommended fiber intake, Popwell supports more than gut health and immunity, the company says. Besides a generous dose of fiber, Popwell also is an excellent source of vitamin C, and it contains vitamin B, zinc and antioxidants, it notes. The caffeinated flavors include 40 mg of caffeine, about half as much as a regular cup of coffee, it adds.

“Our newest line of better-for-you beverages not only delivers on Talking Rain’s promise of bold, fun flavors, but it puts us in a great market position to accelerate our growth this year,” said Ken Sylvia, chief executive officer at Talking Rain, in a statement. “Right out of the gate in 2025, we released two new Sparkling Ice STARBURST flavors as part of the Red Pack, and now we’re rolling out a whole new line of great tasting refreshment. This is going to be an exciting year, and we’re just getting started.”

Popwell is now available at major retailers and on Amazon.