Cool New Organic Intro's From Bigelow Tea and AriZona Beverage

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Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:47am EDT

  FAIRFIELD, CT, Jun 16 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Bigelow Tea(R) and AriZona Beverage(R) are bringing a delicious new line
of organic green teas to the RTD marketplace. These new entries build on
the strengths of their partnership: Bigelow Tea Company is a leading
innovator in the specialty tea industry, and AriZona Beverage Company is
a powerhouse in RTD.

    Their new offerings in partnership are:


--  Organic Green Tea Acai White Cranberry: Regarded as a miracle fruit by
    many, the acai berry's tantalizing tropical flavor blends exquisitely with
    white cranberry to create a uniquely flavorful green tea.
--  Organic Green Tea Original Green: The pure, clean flavor of perfectly
    brewed, all natural green tea... light, refreshing and rich in nutritional
    benefits.
--  Organic Green Tea Lemon Ginger: Delightfully subtle yet tart, its
    delicate, lemony flavor is balanced with the gentle spice of ginger.
--  Organic Green Tea Mango Lychee: Fantastically fruity! Juicy mango and
    exotic lychee combine for a unique and delectable taste of refreshment.
    

    
Specialty Green Hot Tea has grown 36% over the past 5 years; with
Bigelow being the top selling green tea brand in the country. Bigelow has
been a key force in the explosive growth of green tea consumption, with
ongoing entries and exciting new flavor blends that keep the category
fresh and appealing.

    Cindi Bigelow, President, adds, "AriZona is the perfect partner for our
family company, which has been passionate about creating perfect tea
products for more than 60 years!"

    About Bigelow Tea Company

    100% family owned Fairfield, Connecticut-based Bigelow Tea pioneered the
specialty tea category more than 60 years ago. Bigelow takes pride in its
heritage and successful growth from a one-product, entrepreneurial
venture into America's leading specialty tea company. The Bigelow Tea
line includes more than 80 varieties of flavored, traditional, green,
organic, herbal, decaffeinated teas and iced teas -- including America's
number one specialty tea flavor, "Constant Comment(R)." Also, enjoy the
Charleston Tea Plantation located on Wadmalaw Island just south of
Charleston, South Carolina which is owned and operated by Bigelow Tea and
produces American Classic Tea and products.

    Bigelow Tea products are available nationwide and every variety can be
found on the company website (www.bigelowtea.com). Tea lovers will also
enjoy the company's blog (www.bigelowteablog.com).

    

PRESS CONTACT INFO:
Elizabeth April-Fritz
Bigelow Tea
203-334-1212
Email Contact

Julie Dolan
Creative Concepts
866.475.5191 x 706
Email Contact

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