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Pure Leaf introduced two new Tea House Collection flavors: Spiced Chai and Strawberry & Garden Mint. 

French Truck Coffee debuted its Tricentennial blend: La Nouvelle Chicory Blend. 

Birmingham, Ala.-based Royal Cup Coffee & Tea (Royal Cup), an importer, roaster and distributor of premium and specialty coffees and teas, announced the April 2 launch of a new line of shelf-stable, ready-to-drink cold-brew coffees. This will be the company’s first liquid product introduction following its acquisition of Icebox Coffee.

Laughing Man Coffee, a brand of Waterbury, Vt.-based Keurig Green Mountain Inc., announced a brand refresh and new marketing campaign, “Make Every Cup Count,” to celebrate its mission to deliver premium coffee and give back to the farmers who produce it. 

True Citrus added two new products to its portfolio of clean-label crystalized citrus products. 

Teavana added Unsweetened Strawberry Apple Green Craft Iced Tea to its ready-to-drink lineup. 

Teasäne now offers its new Wellness Teas. 

Since its founding, the brand has doubled its sales every year and reached the No. 1 spot among shelf-stable, organic RTD coffees.