Panera Bread redefines premium beverages with "Energy Refreshers" and "Frescas"

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    "excerpt": "Panera Bread redefines premium beverages with \"Energy Refreshers\" and \"Frescas\"\n\nPanera Bread, a fast-casual pioneer, has officially launched a new national beverage platform featuring two premium categories: Energy Refreshers and Frescas. Announced on March 11, 2026, this rollout marks a strategic shift toward a more nuanced, functional beverage menu that prioritizes real fruit ingredients and customizable caffeine levels.\n\nThe launch is designed to meet the growing consumer demand for \"invigorating\" beverages that serve as high-quality coffee alternatives or caffeine-free \"reset\" options.\n\nChef-Crafted energy and caffeine-free \"Frescas\"\n\nThe 2026 beverage lineup focuses on bold, fruit-forward flavors infused with actual fruit pieces:\n\n* Energy Refreshers (Caffeinated):\n\n* Dragonfruit Sunset: A blend of pineapple and dragonfruit flavors infused with dragonfruit pieces (28mg-42mg caffeine).\n* Passionfruit Paradise: A mix of passionfruit, guava, and orange flavors infused with fresh pineapple (28mg-44mg caffeine).\n* Frescas (Caffeine-Free):\n\n* Cherry Lime: A blend of cherry and lime flavors infused with tart cherries.\n* Strawberry Basil Lemonade: A returning favorite featuring Agave Lemonade, strawberry puree, fresh strawberries, and basil.\n\nIn addition to the drinks, Panera is launching a viral-inspired Dubai Style Chocolate Pistachio Cookie, a rich chocolate cookie filled...",
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