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Wai-Kawa releases world class mixers made with native New Zealand ingredients

Sunday 15 August 2010, 11:28AM

By Wai-kawa

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Wai-kawa mixer drinks
Wai-kawa mixer drinks Credit: Wai-kawa

NELSON

Wai-kawa beverages, have produced its first run of carbonated mixer drinks - all containing extracts from New Zealand Native Plants. Wai-Kawa is bottles in Nelson, using the finest natural artesian water.

The products are targeting high end cocktail lounges and restaurant's both locally and worldwide.

The drinks are -Tonic Water with organic Horopito, Bitter Lemon with organic Horopito and Kiwi Cola with wild Kawakawa.

The investigation into the native flavours was part funded by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.

The drinks were launched at the Auckland Food Show, and generated great interest, both with the public and trade organisations.

www.wai-kawa.co.nz