CALYPSO – SPARKLING LEMONADE – NATURAL CAFFEINE & L-THEANINE – ZERO SUGAR – ASSORTED FLAVORS – FOOD & BEVERAGES / SOFT DRINKS – 12OZ – 12CT CASE – [MSRP: $3 EACH]
CALYPSO — SPARKLING LEMONADE · Natural Caffeine & L-Theanine · Zero Sugar · Assorted Flavors · 12OZ · 12CT Case · [MSRP: $3 EACH]
A zero-sugar sparkling lemonade built on a caffeine and L-theanine pairing rather than a conventional energy-drink formula. L-theanine is an amino acid found naturally in tea leaves, and it is combined with caffeine specifically because the two together produce a steadier profile than caffeine alone.
That positioning matters on a crowded cooler shelf. The energy category is dominated by high-sugar and high-caffeine formulas that a growing share of customers actively avoid. A zero-sugar sparkling lemonade reads as a soft drink first and a functional beverage second, which reaches customers who would never pick up a conventional energy can.
12oz cans · 12-count case · assorted flavors · cooler placement.
Sku :
CALYPSO - 119293Overview
Calypso Sparkling Lemonade is a zero-sugar carbonated lemonade built on a natural caffeine and L-theanine pairing, sold in 12oz cans twelve to a case in assorted flavors.
The formulation choice is what separates it on the cooler shelf. L-theanine is an amino acid occurring naturally in tea leaves, and it is paired with caffeine deliberately rather than incidentally — the combination is well established in tea and is the reason a cup of tea and a comparable dose of coffee feel different. Putting that pairing into a lemonade rather than an energy formula reaches a customer the energy category has largely lost.
That customer is real and growing. A significant share of shoppers now actively avoid the high-sugar, high-caffeine energy set — either the sugar, the caffeine load, or the aesthetic of the category itself. A zero-sugar sparkling lemonade reads as a soft drink first and a functional beverage second. It sells to people who would not pick up an energy can, and it does not need the cooler space that category occupies.
Assorted flavors in a twelve-count case also solves the practical problem with functional beverages at retail: you do not know which flavor an account's customers will settle on until they have tried them. A mixed case lets the shelf answer that question instead of the buyer guessing.
Key Features
- Zero sugar — no sugar content in the formulation
- Natural caffeine paired with L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea leaves
- Sparkling lemonade base rather than a conventional energy-drink formula
- Reaches customers who actively avoid the energy-drink set
- Assorted flavors per case — lets the shelf establish which flavor turns
- Familiar 12oz can format, priced and merchandised as a soft drink
- Twelve-count case sized for a single cooler facing
- Shelf-stable before chilling, so backstock does not require cold space
Specs
- Brand: Calypso
- Product: Sparkling lemonade
- Category: Food & Beverages — soft drinks
- Functional ingredients: Natural caffeine, L-theanine
- Sugar content: Zero sugar
- Flavors: Assorted per case
- Container: 12 fl oz can
- Pack: 12-count case
- Suggested retail (MSRP): $3.00 per can
Pack & Display
- Pack: 12 cans per case, 12oz each
- Suggested retail (MSRP): $3.00 each — $36.00 full-case sell-through at MSRP
- Merchandising: cold placement. Shelve with soft drinks and flavored sparkling water rather than with energy drinks — the customer this reaches is walking past the energy set on purpose.
- Storage: shelf-stable before chilling. Do not freeze; carbonated cans will rupture.
- Rotation: check date coding on receipt and rotate first-in-first-out.
⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNINGS & LEGAL NOTICES
PRODUCT CLASS — FOOD & BEVERAGE: Conventional food or beverage regulated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration under the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act. Not a dietary supplement and not a drug. No therapeutic, medical, or weight-management claim is authorized.
ALLERGENS: Ingredient and allergen information on the manufacturer's package governs. Retailer must keep product packaging intact and legible at point of sale. Do not repackage, decant, or sell loose units stripped of their labelling.
CAFFEINE CONTENT — WHERE APPLICABLE: Caffeinated products are not recommended for children, for people sensitive to caffeine, or for those who are pregnant or nursing. Consumers should consult the package for caffeine content per serving and moderate intake accordingly.
NOT A MEAL REPLACEMENT: Sold as a conventional food or beverage for ordinary consumption. Not formulated or intended to replace a meal or a balanced diet.
DATE CODING & ROTATION: Check best-by and expiration coding on receipt and rotate stock first-in-first-out. Do not sell past the manufacturer's date code.
STORAGE: Store per the manufacturer's instructions. Keep away from direct heat and sunlight. Do not freeze carbonated containers — they will rupture.
DAMAGED PACKAGING: Do not sell dented, swollen, leaking, or compromised containers. Remove from sale and dispose of per local requirements.
STATE & LOCAL COMPLIANCE: Food retail licensing, container-deposit, sugar-content, and labelling requirements vary by jurisdiction. Retailer is solely responsible for verifying applicable state and local law before stocking.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Potomac Distro sells wholesale only and makes no representations regarding fitness for any particular purpose. Resellers assume all liability for downstream sale and use.
RESELLER COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION: By purchasing this product, retailer certifies it holds all required food-retail licences, will comply with all applicable state and local food-safety and labelling laws, and will indemnify Potomac Distro from any downstream liability.
NOT LEGAL ADVICE: This notice is informational only and does not constitute legal advice. Retailers should consult their own counsel regarding applicable regulations.
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