Seoul Juice, a California-based all-natural Korean Pear beverage created by College athlete Luis Manta, is simply just the perfect health liquid for your day!
The beverage is a first of its kind in the United States, inspired by the Korean Pear juices that are readily available overseas. A lot of the hydration products you see in the market are either packed with additive ingredients you can’t pronounce or taste absolutely terrible. As a college athlete Luis wanted to develop a product that not only provided the electrolytes needed to compete but a product that was also clean label and tasted great; Seoul Juice is packed with electrolytes and has over 400mg of potassium per bottle, which means it’s great for replenishing your body. According to the USDA 9/10 Americans don’t get enough potassium throughout the day, this is an issue Seoul Juice is solving!
We spoke to Luis about the beverage and how it has been taking America by storm as it continues to expand!
1. How has Seoul Juice helped athletes, parents and others who are fans of your beverage and drink it daily?
Seoul Juice is a great product for everyone. Whether you’re an athlete playing on the field or a parent chasing your kids, we help everyone stay healthy and hydrated. Seoul Juice is packed with electrolytes, namely potassium and has half the sugar of other fruit juices. About 60% of the human body is composed of water so it’s extremely important for all humans to stay hydrated and Americans tend to consume way too many processed foods and sugar so it’s great to be a natural hydration option for those looking to take care of their health.
2. As a beverage with only 3 ingredients, what is the common myth you have found as a company when it comes to other sports drinks and their various “claims” they make?
All of our ingredients come from nature which is a huge differentiator. A lot of “man made” products use chemicals or compounds and claim they contain “nutrients”. Our product actually is plant based and is literally just fruit and water. Another huge myth is that healthy products cannot taste great. I agree that coconut water and many “green juices” are terrible but Seoul Juice tastes extremely refreshing and is similar to a light apple juice.
3. How did you come up with the idea to bring a Korean Pear Juice mix to America and retail it?
I was a college soccer player at Saint Louis University and had an allergic reaction to Red Dye #40, a typical ingredient found in a lot of sports drinks, during practice. I hated coconut water and knew there had to be a better tasting hydration alternative. That was the moment I started blending Korean Pears and Lemons in my dorm room and Seoul Juice was born. It was a big hit on campus and the Chaifetz School of Business was able to help me put a business plan together and get some funding to create the product you see in stores today.
4. Tell us more about the nutritional benefits of Seoul Juice?
A bottle of Seoul Juice contains about the same amount of potassium as a banana. Most Americans do not get enough potassium and that is the nutrient that helps us maintain our hydration levels, so it’s extremely important. A huge positive about Seoul Juice is that it has half the sugar of other juice products such as apple, orange, and pomegranate juice but is still loaded with nutrients. The best part is all of the vitamins found in Seoul Juice are from fruit and not from added compounds and chemicals. Korean Pear Juice is also a great hangover remedy as it helps your liver break down toxins from a night out.
5. What has the feedback been on your beverage since it launched?
Seoul Juice has had explosive growth. I was able to bootstrap the business and get into multiple states within the first year of launching. People have been searching for a clean label with a great tasting hydration product and finally feel heard with Seoul Juice. People don’t trust big beverages anymore and don’t want to be putting chemical ingredients into their bodies. This year, 2023 will be an extremely exciting year for Seoul Juice as we take the product nationwide.
6. Will Seoul Juice be expanding into other flavors or products in the future?
Our current focus is getting Korean Pear Juice into every kitchen in America but we have a lot in the pipeline. The demand for simple products with clean ingredients is going to continue to grow. Customers are learning more and more about the food industry and understand what nutrients they need. Our goal is to create great tasting products that fill that void.
7. Where can people get your products today?
You can find us on our website www.seouljuice.com or on Amazon. Make sure to ask your local grocery store to start carrying Seoul Juice!
