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April aka @SweetLeafTea: What’s in Your Fridge Friday?

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By Addie Broyles | Friday, February 13, 2009, 08:27 AM

April Riggs, @SweetLeafTea to many of you on Twitter, took over the Twitter, Facebook and MySpaces accounts when no one else seemed as interested in exploring the social networking possibilities of a food business. Riggs is the Barton-Springs-loving consumer services manager for the Austin-based tea company that started in 1998. She also occasionally writes for the company’s blog, The Sip.

Building relationships online is something Riggs says she feels personally and professionally gratifying, especially with Twitter. “I get to openly interact with folks from all over the place instantly,” she says. She spends her tweets answering questions and responding to updates that mention Sweet Leaf Tea, which she often responds to with coupons for free tea. “Our goal is to be out there ready to start an easy dialog with all consumers and potential consumers,” she says. “If Twitter helps me to anticipate issues before they become problems, that’s even better!”

What three things are always in your fridge? 365 Organic string cheese, fresh veggies, eggs or Redi-Egg (or both)

What’s your favorite condiment? My favorite condiment has got to be Dijon mustard. You can transform anything with that one simple ingredient. You can slide it on to a tasty sandwich or mix it with some balsamic vinegar, olive oil and spices to make a great-tasting and easy salad dressing. It’s so versatile!

What’s your favorite non-Sweat Leaf beverage? My favorite beverage by far is Mexican Coke. I don’t think there is anything better tasting on the planet!! Working on a huge life-style change (aka weight-loss), it’s the one sugary drink that I allow myself to have every once in a while. It must be in an icy-cold glass bottle.

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By Kim

February 13, 2009 9:33 AM | Link to this

Mexican Coke sounds fab! Where can I find it? You look terrific! Keep up the excellent job! ;)

By Addie Broyles

February 13, 2009 10:44 AM | Link to this

Hey, Kim! You can get Mexican Coke (it’s sold in glass bottles and is made with real cane sugar!) almost anywhere in Central Texas, even at some convenience stores. Just ask for it when you go into a store.

Let me know how you like it. It will definitely change how you view regular Coke.