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Welcome to the refreshing, vibrant, and revitalizing experience of ‘Tipo Nela,’ the new beverage from Tipo Medellín Co. A lightly carbonated tea with authentic Latin flavor, packed with natural ingredients including panela as its main ingredient, tea extract, lemon-lime, and mint, among others, that will connect you on an unparalleled journey through Latin culture, the sweetness of its people, and its lush landscapes.
Our beverage is a recipe exclusively created by our founders. Tipo Nela is a Latin American tea made with simple, natural ingredients, free of preservatives, colorings, or additives that can be toxic to human health, resulting in a truly natural and refreshing beverage.
Each can of our delicious and unique recipe contains the hard work and passion of Colombian farmers, who produce the Panela in every Tipo Nela. We hope you enjoy the authentic and delicious flavors of a cold Tipo Nela, either alone or accompanied by your favorite spirit.
What is Panela?
Panela is a natural sweetener obtained from evaporated sugarcane juice, avoiding any refinement process unlike traditional granulated sugar and other sweeteners, delivering both a unique flavor profile and balanced sweetness.
A handcrafted product obtained through heat treatment in which no type of refinement or chemical reactions occur, Panela retains all original properties of the sugarcane, including natural vitamins and minerals.
Panela is a product widely consumed in Latin America and is also known as piloncillo, chancaca, rapadura, and papelón, among other names.
Appearance and Flavor
Panela can be dark or light brown in color and is commonly available in blocks or cones, although it can also be found in granulated form. Its flavor is sweet with caramel notes, which is more intense than refined sugar, so a smaller amount, and therefore fewer calories, are needed to achieve a balanced sweetness.
About Us
We are Tipo Medellín Co., always seeking inspiration through Latin American ingredients and flavors to create the best drinks. You will always find our drinks with natural ingredients, and will never contain preservatives, coloring, or artificial flavors. In addition to providing a moment of enjoyment, you can drink confidently knowing we will never compromise on quality of ingredients.
Our Story
The founders are John and Juliana. He was born in the United States and is a finance leader in the craft beverage industry. She is a Colombian journalist, proud of her culture and a lover of the fresh, natural flavors of her homeland. They decided to combine their passions, creativity, and love for Latin culture, to create Tipo Nela, a refreshing and comforting beverage with lime and panela as the main ingredients, among other basic components of Latin culture.
Panela is an ingredient with better properties than the refined sugar commonly found in many beverages. As an unrefined product, panela retains micronutrients found in sugarcane, primarily minerals such as potassium, iron, and calcium, and vitamins C and B.
Colombia is the second largest producer and consumer of panela in the world, so the creators of Tipo Nela took advantage of this typical ingredient of Latin culture to offer a natural and vibrant beverage as a refreshing alternative to the current offerings found in the US market.
The result is the creation of Tipo Nela, a unique and refreshing beverage, ideal with or without alcohol during any occasion.
Our Team
John Fioravanti
Founder and CEO
Juliana A. Sánchez
Founder and CMO
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Tipo Nela can be found at supermarkets and convenience stores in North Carolina. If you live in a different city and would like to see Tipo Nela in your market, please send us an email!
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Does it contain caffeine?
No.
¿Does it have any carbonation?
Yes, Tipo Nela is slightly carbonated.
¿Does it contain alcohol?
No.
¿What is the difference between refined sugar and panela?
Refined sugar involves a chemical process to obtain white sugar crystals, while panela is produced from condensed sugarcane juice and does not require chemical processes, thus retaining the natural properties present in sugarcane.
¿How many calories does a can have?
90 calories (12 oz).
¿Can it be mixed with alcohol?
Yes, Tipo Nela was crafted to be enjoyed with or without alcohol. Choose your favorite spirit and mix with a cold Tipo Nela! We recommend spirits like rum, whiskey, and vodka.
¿Where can I buy it?
Restaurants, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Check out our points of sale section for more information.
¿Why is TipoNela considered a better option vs traditional sodas and teas?
It’s a drink made without preservatives and has no artificial colors or flavors. It contains natural extracts of real ingredients and the vitamins and minerals from panela.
¿How much sugar does Tipo Nela contain?
Tipo Nela contains 20 grams of total sugar per 12 oz serving.
