"Soda with a threatening aura": Sprite launches new summer flavor based on TikTok tea trend
Sprite has launched its new beverage, Sprite + Tea, in honor of the TikTok trend that sees users dipping their teabags in Sprite.
Canadian ASMR artist Mr.Lee Asmr (mrlee.asmr) has become an internet sensation with his short video recipe for a trending drink: Sprite mixed with Lipton tea. Uploaded on November 26, 2023, the 26-second video shows the simple process of making the drink and the satisfying sounds of drinking it. The video's popularity exploded, accumulating over 1 million views and tens of thousands of likes and saves by May 21, 2025. This unexpected viral success highlights the power of simple, satisfying content in the online world. Mr.Lee Asmr's video is a testament to the fact that engaging content can quickly capture the attention of a large audience. The video's success demonstrates how even simple ideas, when presented creatively, can become internet trends.
Sprite has launched its new beverage, Sprite + Tea, in honor of the TikTok trend that sees users dipping their teabags in Sprite.