Graasi reached another exciting milestone with Graasi Citrus Mint being named a finalist in the Functional Food or Beverage category at the 2026 NEXTY Awards.

Presented by New Hope Network in connection with Natural Products Expo West, the NEXTY Awards recognize products and brands across the natural products industry for qualities including innovation, inspiration, and integrity.

For Graasi, being selected as a finalist represents another important recognition of the brand’s approach to bringing organic barley water into today’s functional beverage landscape.

Recognized Among Functional Innovators

The Functional Food or Beverage category brings together products that combine food or beverage experiences with a functional purpose.

New Hope Network’s announcement placed Graasi alongside other 2026 finalists including Crisp Power, GEM, TRIP, Two River Gourmet Mushrooms, OoMee and Jam Packd Jams.

Graasi’s own media page further identifies Citrus Mint as the specific product selected for the recognition.

A Modern Approach to Barley Water

At the center of Graasi is an ingredient with a much longer history: barley.

Graasi takes inspiration from traditional barley water and reimagines the concept as an organic, plant-based beverage designed for contemporary hydration and wellness.

Citrus Mint brings a bright citrus character together with cooling mint, layered over Graasi’s barley grass foundation. The current product formulation is USDA Certified Organic and includes barley grass juice powder along with vitamins C and D and zinc.

Recognition for Citrus Mint

The NEXTY finalist distinction is particularly notable because Citrus Mint has now received recognition from more than one major industry awards program.

The same flavor was also Commended in the Best Functional Product category at the World Food Innovation Awards 2026, where the official results specifically identify “Graasi Citrus Mint” among the commended products.

Together, the two distinctions highlight Citrus Mint’s role as an important expression of Graasi’s approach to functional hydration.

Part of Graasi’s Growing Recognition

The NEXTY finalist distinction joins a broader collection of industry recognition for Graasi.

During 2025 and 2026, the brand received honors spanning functional water, organic barley water, plant-based hydration and beverage innovation. BevNET’s June 2026 announcement specifically includes the NEXTY finalist distinction alongside Graasi’s Mindful, GHP, LUXlife and World Food Innovation Awards recognition.

Each milestone represents another opportunity to introduce barley water—and Graasi’s modern interpretation of it—to a wider audience.

Moving Functional Hydration Forward

Being named a 2026 NEXTY Awards Finalist in Functional Food or Beverage places Graasi Citrus Mint among products recognized within the natural products industry for their distinctive approach to functionality and innovation.

For Graasi, it’s another step forward in a larger mission: bringing a simple, organic and plant-based approach to modern hydration.