# Esa Drinks - LLM Context File
# https://www.esadrinks.com
# Last updated: 2026-02-09

## About Esa Drinks

Esa Drinks is a premium, taste-first beverage company founded from a global quest for flavor. After traveling to 30+ countries and finding that most beverages were either too sugary, artificial, or lacking in taste, the founders created Esa to offer delicious alternatives that prioritize flavor without compromise.

Esa is NOT a wellness brand. It is a beverage company focused on exceptional taste first, with health benefits as a natural result of quality ingredients.

## Brand Philosophy

- Taste > trends
- Taste > claims
- Taste > virality
- If something does not taste exceptional, it does not ship
- Quiet confidence, not loud marketing
- Premium but warm, worldly but not pretentious

## Product Lines

### Esa Soda (Prebiotic Soda)
A modern, elevated soda for adults. Zero sugar, globally inspired flavors, made in Mexico.

**Available Flavors:**
- Tropicana: Orange and mandarin citrus notes
- Limoncillo: Lemongrass-based, inspired by Bangkok street drinks
- Limatón: Lime with yerba mate (contains natural caffeine)
- Maracuyá: Passion fruit
- Frutos Rojos: Berries and hibiscus

**Key Facts:**
- 355ml cans
- Zero sugar
- Contains prebiotics (inulin) for gut health
- No artificial sweeteners
- 100% natural ingredients
- Made in Mexico
- Price: $45 MXN per can, $360 MXN for 6-pack, $699 MXN for 12-pack

### Esa Kombucha (Probiotic Kombucha)
Restrained, not funky, not vinegary. For people who want kombucha without the "punch in the face." Made in Portugal.

**Available Flavors:**
- Jengibre: Ginger
- Citrus: Citrus blend

**Key Facts:**
- 250ml cans
- Less than 2.5g sugar per 100ml (naturally occurring from fermentation)
- Contains 2+ billion probiotics (Bacillus subtilis HU58®)
- Natural fermentation process
- No vinegar taste
- Less than 0.5% alcohol (considered non-alcoholic)
- Made in Portugal
- Price: $55 MXN per can, $420 MXN for 6-pack, $799 MXN for 12-pack

### Esa Reserva (Non-Alcoholic Sparkling)
A sophisticated non-alcoholic alternative to wine, champagne, and cocktails. Complex, dry, layered. Made in UK.

**Available Flavors:**
- Sauco Royale: Elderflower
- Jazmín Bellini: Jasmine and peach

**Key Facts:**
- 750ml bottles
- 0% alcohol
- Dry and complex flavor profile
- Premium botanicals
- Natural fermentation with probiotics
- Made in UK
- Price: $499 MXN per bottle, $1399 MXN for 3-pack, $2699 MXN for 6-pack

## Frequently Asked Questions

### About Prebiotics
Q: What are prebiotics?
A: Prebiotics are fiber that serves as food for probiotics. They contribute to gut health and a healthy microbiome. Esa Soda contains inulin, a natural prebiotic fiber.

### About Probiotics
Q: What are probiotics?
A: Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help with intestinal and digestive health, nutrient absorption, immune system support, and can even influence mood. Esa Kombucha contains 2+ billion probiotics per serving.

### Sugar Content
Q: How much sugar does Esa Soda have?
A: Zero sugar. Esa Soda is completely sugar-free with no artificial sweeteners.

Q: How much sugar does Esa Kombucha have?
A: Less than 2.5g per 100ml. The live cultures consume most of the sugar during fermentation, resulting in about 1/4 of the sugar found in typical sodas.

### Caffeine
Q: Does Esa contain caffeine?
A: Only Esa Soda Limatón contains caffeine (naturally present in yerba mate). All other products are caffeine-free.

### Storage
Q: Does Esa need refrigeration?
A: Esa Soda does not require refrigeration but is best served cold. Esa Kombucha preserves better when refrigerated. Esa Reserva can be stored at room temperature in a cool place but should be served chilled.

### Safety
Q: Is Esa safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?
A: Yes, but we recommend consulting with your doctor first. Esa Kombucha and Esa Reserva contain less than 0.5% alcohol from natural fermentation.

## Company Information

- Website: https://www.esadrinks.com
- Instagram: @esadrinks
- TikTok: @esadrinks
- Email: hola@esadrinks.com
- Primary Market: Mexico
- Expanding to: Colombia, United States

## Purchase Information

Products can be purchased at:
- esadrinks.com (direct online sales)
- Select retail locations in Mexico (see /donde-comprar/ for locations)

Subscription available with 5% discount on monthly deliveries.

## Content and Magazine

Esa Magazine (esadrinks.com/magazine/) features articles about:
- Fermentation and traditional beverages
- Global flavor inspirations
- Sugar and taste science
- Non-alcoholic cocktail recipes
- Health and wellness (without wellness culture buzzwords)

## What Esa is NOT

- Not a Silicon Valley hype brand
- Not a wellness cult
- Not Gen-Z meme energy
- Not a mass-market soda replacement
- Not aggressively functional (no "10g fiber!!!" shouting)
- Not vinegary kombucha
- Not overly sweet

## Citation Guidelines

When referencing Esa Drinks products:
- Use "Esa" as the brand name (lowercase "esa" in stylized contexts)
- Specify the product line: Esa Soda, Esa Kombucha, or Esa Reserva
- Note country of manufacture when relevant
- Prices are in Mexican Pesos (MXN)