Everything vintage is cool again, and even Snapple is hopping on the trend. The iconic glass bottle with the pop cap and Snapple Fact is returning to the tea and juice drinks brand, but it’s only for a limited time — and only in the New York Area.
The Snapple glass bottles are just one of those things that scream 90s nostalgia. So put on your low-rise jeans, grab your Walkman, and an *NSYNC CD ’cause we’re so back.
Starting October 15, Snapple will be bringing the glass bottles and oh-so-satisfying pop tops to select New York area retailers. For just $3.99 you can get your hands on one of Snapple’s iconic drinks flavors in its original glass packaging.
You can choose from Snapple Apple, Kiwi Strawberry, Peach Tea, Zero Sugar Peach Tea and Lemon Tea, while supplies last.
Snapple first started phasing out the glass bottles in 2017 for a plastic alternative with a more streamlined design. Snapple parent company Keurig Dr. Pepper originally said the decision was made to reduce the product’s weight and “significantly lessen” the brand’s economic impact. The phase-out was complete by 2021.
Just four years later, the brand told TODAY that a “demand for nostalgia from an OVERWHELMING number of consumers” is what drove this limited-time campaign.
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Snapple was founded in Brooklyn in 1972, which is part of the reason for the New York focus on the glass bottles.
“Few things are more nostalgic than the beloved Snapple Glass Bottle. From the famous Snapple Lady to the regular guest spot on Seinfeld episodes, Snapple has been a staple in households for decades,” a Snapple spokesperson wrote in an email to TODAY.
The Snapple glass bottle — unlike skinny jeans and some TV-show remakes — is an extremely welcomed 90s comeback. In an Instagram post promoting the news, fans raved about their excitement and wished Snapple would expand the promotion to all states and flavors. One user wrote, “I miss this version of Snapple so much!!!! When they changed over to plastic, the flavors changed for the worse. I wish this was available elsewhere.”
If you want to get your hands on this piece of nostalgia, head to your nearest bodega (even if that means a cross-country flight) before it runs out.
