More than ever, consumers vote with their dollar—buying from businesses that support sustainability, fair labor practices, and environmental stewardship. This is particularly true for Millennials and Gen Zers, i.e. 20- and 30-somethings who enjoy hot and iced drinks very much, thank you. 

Highlighted here are some of our coffee and tea partners that have made social and environmental responsibility part of their business models.  

Who said lemons are just for summer drinks? These recipes are the perfect way to brighten up any season, with popular base products that are delicious and easy to use.

• Lotus Old Fashioned Lemonade Concentrate: Shelf stable concentrate that's easy to use. Just add a pump; it's as simple as using any other flavored syrup. It also contains no caffeine (unlike other Lotus concentrates).
• Dr. Smoothie Lemonade: Mix with water at the same ratio as other Dr. Smoothie products. This simplifies recipes and ensures accuracy.
• Big Train Shaken Lemonade: A shelf-stable powder that's ideal for making large batches of lemonade. Prepare before the rush with minimal effort while guaranteeing speedy service.
• Rishi Sparkling Botanicals. No added sweeteners or acidifiers, just tea and botanicals that provide a refreshing base for cocktails and NA drinks alike.

Lotus White Energy Concentrate is colorless, has the great flavor of Lotus and can be mixed with your favorite syrups to create any color in the rainbow. Lotus features cascara, natural botanicals and caffeine from green coffee beans. White Lotus is the perfect canvas for layered drinks.

Also, check out recipes for our other Lotus.

A neutral liquid base for frozen drinks provides consistently smooth texture and streamlines both your menu and operations. A variety of frozen applications including dairy-free frappes and shakes, and blended lemonades are now easy to make.

Get started with  these recipes from Monin and Routin.

Made with real fruit, 1883 Smoothie Mix contains no added sugar, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. 1883 smoothie mix perfectly captures the character of freshly picked fruit at its peak of flavor.

Explore Routin Smoothie Mix flavors.

These easy recipes can be made vegan or with yogurt. 

Rishi Sparkling Botanicals are the perfect base for mixed drinks 

Rishi elevates sparkling botanical tea with rare ingredients sourced directly from artisan growers. Light, refreshing and formulated for flavor and function, they make effervescent cocktails an easy ask. 

Lotus is the original and number-one selling plant-based energy concentrate. Their proprietary blend includes seven powerful plants, b-vitamins, amino acids and natural caffeine.

These easy blended drink recipes combine bright citrus and berry flavors of Lotus Energy Concentrate — and sometimes some chocolate and cream for good measure — to satisfy any palate. 

Also, check out our Lotus White Energy recipes.