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SOLZI, a Los Angeles-based company, launched its Espresso Tonic on April 21, 2026. The product is a ready-to-drink sparkling coffee in 7.5 oz cans, containing a double shot of espresso with 145 mg of caffeine, citrus-forward tonic, and organic date sweetening. It was developed in collaboration with beverage mixologist Caer Maiko Ferguson and is available directly to consumers nationwide.
SOLZI’s Sparkling Espresso Tonic, now available in 7½‑oz shelf‑stable cans, signals where the RTD coffee market is heading and shows how a small brand can carve out space within that trajectory.
The U.S. RTD coffee market hit about $4.5 billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow 6.8 % annually through 2030; sparkling coffee, however, represents under 3 % of that volume. Priced at $59.99 for a 12‑pack (≈$5 each), the tonic sits comfortably within the premium DTC per‑can range of $4.50–$6.00 and aligns with typical 12‑pack prices between $54 and $72 cited in industry research. In 2025, sales of non‑alcoholic RTD beverages grew 12 % year‑over‑year, underscoring the expanding demand for clean‑label, high‑caffeine drinks.
Only 18 % of RTD coffee brands ship shelf‑stable, non‑refrigerated cans, giving SOLZI a logistical edge over rivals that lack this capability. Less than 5 % of RTDs use date-derived sugar, so the tonic’s organic‑date sweetener places it in a small clean‑label, vegan‑friendly niche.
Bars that already serve functional or botanical drinks may find a place for the tonic as a “clean” espresso option, especially where they work with distributors carrying premium, niche RTDs. Specialty‑coffee or wellness retailers might slot the tonic into a ‘functional beverage’ section, taking advantage of its shelf stability and eliminating refrigeration hurdles.
Distributors watching the launch should track early sales traction; a strong debut could open the door for similar clean‑label, high‑caffeine offerings. Those whose portfolios lean toward conventional iced coffee or standard RTDs may see this as an opportunity to diversify into a segment that is projected to grow 12 % year over year in the broader non‑alcoholic beverage space.
Original Press Release
Los Angeles-based SOLZI introduces a sparkling espresso tonic in a ready-to-drink format, now available direct-to-consumer nationwide, with retail expansion to follow.
Los Angeles, CA – April 21, 2026 – SOLZI today announced the nationwide direct-to-consumer launch of its Espresso Tonic, a ready-to-drink sparkling coffee designed for your afternoon reset. Each 7.5 oz brightly colored can contains a true double shot of espresso with 145 mg of caffeine, balanced with citrus-forward tonic and naturally sweetened with organic dates.
Crafted in collaboration with beverage mixologist Caer Maiko Ferguson, SOLZI Espresso Tonic offers a crisp, sparkling take on coffee, bridging the gap between traditional iced coffee and non-alcoholic aperitifs: the perfect drink for long sunny days. SOLZI elevates this pairing with organic dates, which provide a subtle, rounded sweetness and light caramel taste. The result is bold, lightly effervescent, and refreshing with every sip—ready-to-drink chilled from the can or over ice with a garnish.
SOLZI was founded by wife-and-husband team Sophy and David Emanuel after discovering espresso tonic while visiting family in Melbourne, Australia.
“Back in Los Angeles, we would craft our own espresso tonics in our home kitchen,” said David Emanuel, Co-Founder of SOLZI. “Our friends reacted the same way we did at first… ‘sparkling coffee?’, then they'd take a sip and light up. That moment of unexpected surprise became our favorite part of the experience. We were determined to capture that energizing, open-ended moment when the day still feels full of possibility.”
“As a non-coffee drinker myself, I was surprised by how refreshing and balanced it was,” said Sophy Emanuel, Co-Founder of SOLZI. “It felt completely different from the bitter coffee drinks I’d tried before: bright, citrusy, and unexpectedly delicious. By balancing real espresso with botanical tonic, we created SOLZI to make something that feels genuinely different and captures the feeling of summer solstice in a vibrant and colorful can.”
Availability: SOLZI Espresso Tonic is available nationwide direct-to-consumer beginning April 21, 2026 at drinksolzi.com, priced at $59.99 per 12-pack. Retail expansion is planned to follow. Retailers and partners interested in learning more can inquire via the contact below.
Key product details:
Beverage: Sparkling Espresso Tonic
Can size: 7.5 oz
Caffeine: 145 mg (double shot of espresso)
Sweetener: Organic dates
Highlights: Non-Alcoholic, Vegan, Non-GMO, Kosher, Shelf Stable, No Refined Sugar
Ordering: Direct-to-consumer nationwide at drinksolzi.com
Price: $59.99/12-pack direct-to-consumer
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Source: BevNET