As the world shifts towards more sustainable practices, eco-friendly beverages are leading the charge in redefining how we enjoy our drinks. From organic teas and wines to responsibly sourced coffees and innovative seltzers, the options are plentiful for those looking to make a positive impact with their beverage choices. This curated roundup highlights drinks that not only delight your taste buds but also prioritize environmental stewardship. Raise your glass to a greener future—one sip at a time!
Ola Sol Agave Wine ($30, Olasol.com)
If you’re looking for something different to add to your liquor cabinet, try this award-winning agave wine, the first-ever premium agave wine explicitly made for cocktails.
It has half the calories and alcohol compared to tequila, yet it tastes just like tequila! It’s lovely for sipping on the rocks or blending into your favorite tequila-based cocktails.
Ola Sol adheres to sustainable environmental practices like crop rotation, composting, maintaining soil fertility, preventing erosion, and using only natural pesticides. It’s also a profitable product for small establishments because you don’t need a full liquor license to serve it. Ola Sol is gluten-free, Vegan, non-GMO, and free of sulfites, or additives.
2023 AVIVO Rosé ($24, Avivowines.com)
I was already a fan of AVIVO’s delicious Rosé, so I was excited to learn that it’s harvested in regeneratively farmed vineyards and packaged in all-new eco-friendly lightweight glass.
AVIVO Rosé also contains no additives, sugars, or carbs, so all you drink is a vibrant, refreshing wine.
Libby Non-Alcoholic Wines ($17.99, BetterRhodes.com)
Whether you’re trying to drink less alcohol, like I am, or want to have some yummy non-alc options on hand for your non-drinking guests, Libby Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé and Sparkling White are delicious and satisfying. And they’re eco-friendly, produced using sustainably farmed grapes from California through a traditional winemaking process that retains the complex flavors, aroma, and even the authentic mouthfeel, but removes the alcohol content.
The wines are lovely and bubbly, with the same level of carbonation as Prosecco, and contain no added sugar, making them a lower-calorie alternative–35 calories per glass–to traditional wines.
Carbon8 Sparkling Water Maker Machine ($229, Amazon)
Love bubbly water? Stop buying all those bottles and cans of seltzer and invest in one of these stylish countertop appliances for bubbles on demand. This home seltzer machine serves seltzer straight from the spout, ensuring perfect, delicious bubbly water every time. Just put your glass under the spout and press the button.
Making seltzer at home eliminates recycling all those bottles and cans—all you replace is the CO2 canister every several months. This kit includes the machine, a CO2 canister, a box of TrueLime packets, and a mineralized chlorine filter that removes chlorine from tap water and adds potassium, magnesium, and calcium, mimicking the taste of spring water.
Klatch Coffee Organic Sumatra Kokowagaya Fair Trade ($22.95, Klatchcoffee.com)
This delicious and fragrant coffee comes from the Kokowagayo co-op–Kokowagayo is short for Koperasi Kopi Wanita Gayo–in Sumatra’s Aceh province, which 18 women lead in key roles. The co-op is part of a global initiative ensuring women coffee farmers receive the recognition, resources, and respect they deserve.
Sumatra Kokowagaya Fair Trade is a slightly nutty blend reminiscent of milk chocolate, caramel, and berries. This coffee carries both the USDA Organic and Fair Trade certifications. Kokowagayo is part of Café Femenino, a global project supporting female growers run entirely by women. Klatch partners with coffee growers worldwide, buying directly and paying at least 25 percent above Fair Trade Minimums.
Full Leaf Tea Company Organic Cheerful Tea ($14.95 and up, Fullleafteacompany.com)
This tea brand prioritizes sustainability without compromising quality. It keeps its carbon footprint low and encourages consumers to consume loose-leaf tea in reusable infusers, compost used their tea leaves, and reuse packaging.
The brand’s facility utilizes LED lighting and optimized climate control, and the packaging is made from 100 percent recycled materials. Orders are consolidated to limit packaging waste and emissions.
One of my favorite blends is the Organic Cheerful Tea, a slightly citrusy tea that is a blend of calming ingredients, like Ashwagandha Root, Lemon Balm, and Lavender.
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