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Anyone looking to buy soft drinks online will quickly find a wide selection: flavoured mineral water, orangeade, lemon drinks, vitamin drinks, iced tea drink powder and multipacks of non-alcoholic drinks. Product names often sound more similar than their ingredient lists, serving sizes and packaging would suggest.
For the right choice, specific details matter more than marketing terms. Important factors include sugar content, caffeine, total quantity, bottle size, deposit and preparation time.
Flavoured mineral water can contain considerably less sugar than traditional lemonade, but it is not necessarily sugar-free. Volvic Touch Lemon-Lime, for example, contains sugar; the product description states 1.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 ml, but also indicates that the nutritional information is incomplete. The complete details on the label should therefore be checked before purchase.
An orangeade such as Paulaner Orange Limonade also contains 10.7 g of sugar and 43 kcal per 100 ml according to the product information. For a 0.33-litre bottle, the amount adds up accordingly. Anyone looking for low-calorie soft drinks should therefore always compare the values per 100 ml, rather than just the serving size.
A vitamin drink may contain sweeteners, acidity regulators or caffeine as well as vitamins. According to the product description, Volvic Active Vitamin+ Awake Lemon Drink contains caffeine, magnesium and vitamins B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and C, among other ingredients. The packaging also highlights restrictions for children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women.
The same applies to drink powders containing green tea or black tea extract. The caffeine content may be lower than in coffee, but it can still be relevant for sensitive individuals. The term “sugar-free” is therefore no substitute for checking the full ingredients list.
When buying drinks in multipacks, calculate the price per litre. A carton containing 24 small bottles is not necessarily better value than six 1-litre bottles. PET or glass bottles also involve a deposit, additional weight and storage requirements.
Powder can offer a lower price per litre, but it requires water, a suitable container and accurate dosing. If you do not want to prepare a drink while out and about, ready-to-drink bottles may be more practical.
For an objective comparison, use the nutritional values per 100 ml:
For products with incomplete online information, the label on the packaging is authoritative. Terms such as “no added sugar” or “low calorie” should not be interpreted as a general assessment of healthiness.
Check whether the drink contains caffeine, tea extract, vitamins or minerals. In INSTICK Iced Tea Drink Powder Lime & Mint, the caffeine comes from green tea extract. The Raspberry & Lime version uses black tea extract. Both products are described as sugar-free, but they are not equally suitable for every target group.
For products containing caffeine, follow the age and consumption recommendations, as well as the advice on the packaging. Vitamins and minerals should be regarded as product ingredients, not as a substitute for a balanced diet.
For everyday use in Germany, the following details are particularly useful:
Why this product suits this profile: The 6-pack of 1.5-litre bottles is suitable for households looking to store larger quantities of a ready-to-drink lemon beverage.
The product details state that it contains 98% natural mineral water and has a lower carbohydrate content than many traditional lemonades. It does, however, contain sugar, which should be taken into account.
Large bottle format, ready to drink and free from preservatives according to the product description.
Why this product suits this profile: The 0.75-litre format with sports cap is suitable for the office, home and on the go. The flavour combines apple, sour cherry and lemon juice.
The product information states 30.11 kcal and 7 g of sugar per 100 ml. This makes it possible to assess the composition specifically before buying, rather than relying solely on the word “fruity”.
8 PET bottles of 0.75 litres each; according to the product details, including a €2.00 deposit.
Why this product suits this profile: According to the product description, 12 individual sticks each make 0.5 to 1 litre of drink. This takes up less space than several crates of drinks, making it suitable for the office, travel and keeping in stock.
The 0.5 to 1-litre dosage is stated explicitly. This allows you to adjust the flavour intensity; the powder must be fully dissolved in water.
Sugar-free according to the manufacturer, vegan and with vitamin C; however, it contains caffeine from green tea extract.
Why this product suits this profile: This ready-to-drink beverage is intended for people who prefer a still lemon drink with vitamins and minerals.
The nutritional information states 2 kcal and 0 g of sugar per 100 ml. At the same time, it contains caffeine, so the guidance on daily consumption and target groups should be followed.
6 bottles of 0.75 litres each, 0 g of sugar according to the product details and bottles made from 100% recycled material, excluding the cap and label.
For families or events, Paulaner Orange Limonade in a 24-pack of 0.33-litre glass bottles may be worth considering. For individual portions, Donga Demisoda Lemon 250 ml offers a smaller format. If you prefer lime and elderflower flavours, Küstengold Wasser plus Lime-Elderflower comes in a 6-pack of 1-litre bottles.
For sugar-free drinks, INSTICK Raspberry & Lime and Lime & Mint are also available. Both versions are described as making up to 12 litres. The Raspberry & Lime version contains black tea extract and therefore also contains caffeine. For a caffeine-free option, check the ingredients lists of other products carefully.
We have put together a complete, regularly updated list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the safety regulations applicable in the EU.
For offices, 0.75- to 1.5-litre bottles are practical when several people are drinking from them. Individual 0.25- or 0.33-litre portions, on the other hand, reduce the need to share and are suitable for meetings. Drink powder requires less storage space, but you will need water and a mixing container.
This depends on the product and its packaging. Opened drinks should be kept chilled and consumed promptly. For Active O2 Lemon-cherry, two to three days are stated as the period for the best flavour. The specific best-before date and the information on the packaging are authoritative.
Compare the price per litre and calculate the deposit separately. For drink powder, take the yield stated by the manufacturer into account. Delivery costs, the weight of glass packaging and the storage space required can also affect the practical overall cost.