When most people think about fermentation, they think about how it's used to make foods and beverages. At BeePop, we think about something else.
What fermentation creates.
It's one of the reasons BeePop is different from traditional soft drinks and other functional beverages, and one of the reasons researchers have taken a closer look at what's inside every can.
More Than the Sum of Its Ingredients
BeePop starts with real honey, fermented green tea, fruit juice, and thoughtfully selected ingredients, creating a fermented tea drink unlike traditional soda.
Those ingredients are important, but fermentation is what brings them together.
As the fermentation process unfolds, new naturally occurring compounds are created that weren't present at the beginning. The result is a beverage that's naturally more complex than simply mixing ingredients together.
If you'd like to learn more about how our fermentation process works, check out our blog "What Makes BeePop Gut-Happy?"
What the Research Found
Using metabolomic analysis, researchers identified several naturally occurring compounds that stood out in BeePop.
The study found:
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10x more gluconic acid than black tea
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550x more phenyllactic acid than black tea
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Glutathione, a naturally occurring antioxidant, detected only in BeePop among the beverages included in the study
While those names may sound technical, they all point to the same idea.
Fermentation creates a beverage that's more than the ingredients alone.
Why That Matters
At BeePop, we believe real ingredients deserve a real process.
Instead of simply combining flavors, fermentation allows honey, tea, and fruit to naturally develop into something unique. It's part of what gives BeePop its crisp, refreshing taste and naturally complex character as a sparkling functional drink.
It's science confirming what we've believed from the beginning.
Real ingredients. Thoughtful craftsmanship. A refreshingly different sparkling beverage.
Experience the Difference
Every can of BeePop is crafted with real honey, real fruit, fermented green tea, and a process designed to bring out the best in each ingredient. As a honey sweetened drink, real honey is an important part of both the process and the finished product.
The result is more than great flavor. It's a beverage shaped by fermentation from start to finish, offering a refreshing kombucha alternative for those looking to try something different.
Great ingredients are only the beginning. Explore all four BeePop flavors and discover what fermentation can create.