Introduction to Snapple’s Limited-Edition Glass Bottles
Folks nostalgic for the days where the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe” and Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road” were dominating the radio will soon be able to get a little taste of those days. On Oct. 15, Snapple is bringing back its iconic glass bottles, complete with classic pop cap and Snapple fact, for a limited time, the drink company revealed to TODAY.com. But it’s only returning to one city.
The Nostalgic Significance of Snapple 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. The company says it made the choice to bring back glass bottles in response to a “demand for nostalgia from an OVERWHELMING number of consumers.”
Available Flavors
The following flavors will be available in glass bottle form:
- Snapple Apple
- Kiwi Strawberry
- Peach Tea
- Zero Sugar Peach Tea
- Lemon Tea
Availability and Pricing
Unfortunately for most of the country, the limited-edition glass bottles will be only available in the New York area at select retailers and local bodegas for $3.99 each, while supplies last. “The focus on New York pays homage to Snapple’s Brooklyn birthplace where the brand has retained a higher level of fandom,” says the spokesperson.
The Shift from Glass to Plastic Bottles
In 2017, Snapple decided to ditch its glass bottle for a plastic bottle made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which its parent company Keurig Dr Pepper said “reduced our bottle weights by 80%” and “significantly lessened the brand’s overall environmental impact,” but the bottle no longer has that iconic “pop!” when you open it. The phase-out of the glass bottle was complete by 2021.
Public Reaction to the Change
For years, people have yearned for the era of ripped jeans, Rickie Lake and Pogs (remember those?) and took to social media to reminisce about what they didn’t know they had until it was gone: Snapple in glass bottles. “You know what product and logo got ruined thanks to modernity? The Snapple bottle used to be glass 😓 Unforgivable,” wrote one X user in 2025. “Everything is better in a glass bottle but SPECIFICALLY Snapple was better in the 90’s in glass bottles,” wrote another in 2024.
Conclusion
The return of Snapple’s glass bottles is a nod to the nostalgia of the past, and for those in the New York area, it’s a chance to relive memories of the 90s. Although the limited-edition glass bottles will only be available in one city, it’s a step towards bringing back a piece of history that many have been longing for.
FAQs
Q: When will Snapple’s glass bottles be available?
A: Snapple’s glass bottles will be available starting October 15.
Q: Where will the limited-edition glass bottles be available?
A: The limited-edition glass bottles will be available in the New York area at select retailers and local bodegas.
Q: How much will the glass bottles cost?
A: The glass bottles will cost $3.99 each.
Q: Why is Snapple bringing back its glass bottles?
A: Snapple is bringing back its glass bottles in response to a demand for nostalgia from consumers.
Q: What flavors will be available in glass bottle form?
A: The available flavors will be Snapple Apple, Kiwi Strawberry, Peach Tea, Zero Sugar Peach Tea, and Lemon Tea.
