“Rest in Peach”: Lippton will only have mango and lemon Ice Tea, the company announced this Tuesday.
Of the three, it is the favorite of many people. The perfect balance between mango (too sweet) and bitter lemon. Now it seems that everything will end: the peach is at the gates of death.
The company goodbye to flavor through Instagram this Tuesday.
“You may have heard that our iconic Lippton Ice Tea of peach will be discontinued. We know – it’s painful (sorry if we ruined your favorite drink to refresh the afternoon). But don’t worry, the remaining favorite flavors are still here to keep it refreshed, ”the company said.
Many taste fans are expressing their sadness in the comments. The lack of an explanation by Lipton on the subject increases mystery – and indignation.
“No, please no!”, “Are you stupid?” Or “I’m going to turn alcoholic” are some of the more than 6,000 comments of displeasure in Lipton’s publication.
The “painful” decision is possibly due to drop in saleswith many consumers complaining for months of not being able to find the taste of peach on the shelves. Did Lipton have been planning her death?
A company representative has indicated what they are suffering in the supply chain that are affecting the availability of certain flavors, including peach.
After all, the company leaves its doors open for a return, but without committing itself. “Maybe?
“We thank you for your understanding during this period of adaptation and apologize for any inconvenience caused,” concluded the company.
Apparently, the decision covers the entire distribution of Ice Tea, since the statement does not specify that markets will not apply to the sad news.
Zap contacted the company to find out if we will be without Ice Tea Peach, but so far has no response. Lipton Portugal’s social networks did not speak either.
Let’s wait then to know if the death of Ice Tea of peach is an irrevocable decision or A mere marketing maneuverdecalcated from the recently starred by Oreo – which in October is a few days later.
