HTeaO and poppi have joined forces once more to bring a playful nod to fall’s classic flavors. In their latest collaboration, guests will find the Orange Dream poppi and Root Beer Floatin’ poppi available at participating HTeaO locations, each offering a clever, nostalgic take on familiar soda standbys.
The Orange Dream poppi captures the spirit of a creamsicle, blending candied orange syrup, poppi’s Cream Soda, and a hearty pour of half-and-half into a smooth, citrus-forward sip. Its companion, Root Beer Floatin’ poppi, reimagines the ice cream soda with vanilla syrup, poppi’s Root Beer soda, and the same creamy finish that makes it feel like a bubbly, buoyant treat.
Heath Nielsen, president of HTeaO, called the collaboration “a playful, innovative leap,” celebrating how these creations build on the success of their first pairing with poppi. He emphasized the brands’ shared commitment to bold flavor and guest surprise.
Poppi’s VP of Food Service, Chelsea Bartling, echoed Nielsen’s excitement. “This is our second collaboration with HTeaO,” she said, “and reimagining soda in fun, unexpected ways is what we do best. These drinks are a perfect example of how two Texas-born brands can deliver something fresh that fans can’t find anywhere else.”
Crafted fresh to order, both beverages are designed to delight. The Orange Dream poppi and Root Beer Floatin’ poppi offer accessible indulgence—priced modestly and made in sizes that encourage both shareability and self-indulgence—while remaking the soda experience without relying on sugar-laden nostalgia.
By blending old-school soda stand comfort with contemporary, prebiotic-infused innovation, the collaboration speaks to evolving consumer tastes. For HTeaO, it’s about building relevance in the specialty beverage niche. For Poppi, it reinforces its brand identity as a creative force reinventing classic soft drink formats.
In a crowded beverage market, ideas like these offer more than a momentary sip—they promise a brief escape, a flash of fun, a familiar flavor given a fresh spin. For fans of quirky, crafted drinks, this partnership delivers a fizzy fall moment worth seeking out.
