Top US Fruit-juice Debuts in Chinese Capital

2002/12/01

There's a hot new name on Beijing's fruit-juice scene-Smoothies-which its American makers promote as "The Good Taste of Good Health" The iced and blended beverage is packed with the juices of berries, bananas and assorted exotic fruits, gaining the drink a reputation as everything from a meal in itself to a refreshing pick-me-up or dessert. Figures show it to be the fastest-growing drink concept in the US. In Beijing, it can be obtained at the Eagle Run Plaza (1/F.,) in Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District.

The original Smoothie was the popular Orange Julius of the 1960s. Its re-emergence under the Smoothie name has struck a chord with health-conscious Americans because the fruit used in production is organically grown and has added nutrients. Smoothies are now sold in most juice bars in the US. Now its makers envision Smoothie outlets on the world's street corners and a Smoothie blender in every kitchen.



	Article featured in Beijing This Month, December 2002 Publication sponsored by Information Office of the Beijing Municipal Government, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Tourism