Hmmm...I tried a google search to see if I could find where in Atlanta I might be able to find Zota. Instead, I found this.

"FYI: The Zota Company ceased operation in May of 2005 due to investor issues. Most of the inventory was placed in close-out in late 2005."

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the link didn't copy:
http://www.zotasoda.com/toldus.asp

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RE: Zota Soda, the reason you only found 1 flavor of Zota in that deli was because the company went out of business in June of 2005. That bottle of soda was probably no less than 1 1/2 years old. I hope you are all right.

If you want a healthy refreshing drink, try Fuze. No high fructose corn syrup, no aspartame or nutra sweet and they are all enhanced with vitamins. Awesome!

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Have you ever tried Steaz green tea soda?

http://www.steaz.com/index.asp

It's very widely available (here on the east coast of the US at least) and is organic and comes in lots of flavors, including rootbeer. Take a look for it at Whole Foods or anywhere else that has a nice organic section. Macy's in NYC sells it as well in their basement eatery place.

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I've been trying Cricket...available at our local Potbelly sandwich works. It is a nice change from other sodas and I do enjoy it, but I can't see myself drinking it all of the time.

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I've had a few sodas that contain sugar rather than HFCS but I can't really taste or tell the difference. As far as I've read, they are pretty much the same.

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Yep, you guys are right. The Enforth/Zota company did go bankrupt, but I am part of the team who purchased the Zota Soda assets from the bankruptcy trustee. I am also happy to announce that we are reintroducing this great-tasting soda to the public again! Naturally, we'd appreciate your help in getting the word out that we're back up and running, but I want to assure you that the same Kosher and Organic certifications are in place and that a better tasting product will soon be on store shelves again.

The old Zota company did experience financial difficulties and their inventory did move along the dollar-store route once they went out of business, but in February our distribution network will begin routing Zota Soda to the East and West coasts once more and I encourage all of you to look for it (and taste it again, too!).

I know that the "older" product will not harm you, but due to the organic qualities there will be color and taste breakdown in any older product found on shelves now. Therefore, I'd advise waiting until the new soda reaches your area before purchasing and consuming again.

I'd really like to hear from you after you've tasted the soda again to learn more about what you liked (or did not like) about it. We're in the process of updating the zotasoda.com website and will be offering cases for sale on-line soon. The four flavors initially rolling out will include: Ginger, Orange, Lemon and Raspberry.

I look forward to answering any questions you might have about the product and hope you visit our website soon and join other fans of Zota Soda!

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Interesting, didn't know there was another Organic Green Tea Soda other than Steaz. I found Steaz at Whole Foods 3 years ago and have been buying it ever since. Not sure what Zota tastes like but I gotta tell you that Steaz root beer is amazing, a little cream soda with that good old root beer flavor. is ther really room for 2 organic green tea sodas...don't know. I also drink Vitamin Water and it doesn't matter how many companies try their hand in the vitamin water concept, I am sticking with VW. Steaz guys (I think you're in PA), like my preference for VW I will be sticking with you as well, keep up the great work and let's see more Diet flavors too...love the Diet Black Cherry but want to try some new flavors.

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