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Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian

BRIEF: New iced tea aimed at students

Everfresh Beverages, Inc., a specialty beverage company in Franklin Park, Illinois, has introduced the latest alternative for those non-coffee drinkers who still need some extra caffeine. The new drink, called Final Exam Tea, is the first bottled, ready-to-drink tea with twice the caffeine of regular tea. "I think we we're focussing most on the college kids cramming for tests," said Everfresh Brand Analyst Debbie Oskvarek. "Anywhere where [people] might need a little pick-me-up." And according to Everfresh Brand Manager Eliot Kaufman, the drink is specially formulated to be consumed either hot or cold. Oskvarek said the company is working with its distributors across the United States to get the tea on college campuses, but she said many Barnes and Noble bookstore locations already carry the product. -- Daniel Gingiss