The Basics
What is Golden?
Golden is low-calorie, lightly sparkling soda sweetened with New Zealand honey and built with real fruit and juice. Clean, bright flavour with a crisp finish. Learn more: Ingredients / New Zealand Honey
What makes Golden different from normal soda?
We use honey instead of refined sugar and let real fruit and juice do the heavy lifting. It’s full-flavour, without the syrupy finish. Learn more about our ingredients and why New Zealand honey matters in this guide.
Is Golden sparkling?
Yes. Golden is lightly carbonated, designed to be refreshing rather than aggressively fizzy. Learn more
Ingredients & Nutrition
Is Golden sweetened with honey or sugar?
Honey. We use mānuka and kānuka honey for a softer sweetness and more character than refined sugar. New Zealand Honey / Mānuka vs Kānuka
How much honey is in a can?
It varies by flavour. Our Low-Cal Soda range uses 13.3g of honey per serving (about one tablespoon). The exact amount for each flavour is listed on the can and on each product page nutrition panel. Learn more: All Drinks: Lemon / Blackcurrant / Kola
How many calories are in a can?
It varies by flavour. Our Low-Cal Soda range sits at 59–63 calories per 330 mL can. For comparison, a 330 mL can of classic Coke is about 139 calories. You’ll find calories clearly listed on the can and on each product page nutrition panel. Learn more: Lemon / Blackcurrant / Kola
What are the ingredients in each flavour?
Each flavour has a full ingredient list on-pack and on its product page. That’s the definitive source. Learn more on our Ingredients page or on each product page: Lemon / Blackcurrant / Kola
Does Golden contain caffeine?
No. We use natural kola nut for that classic cola flavour, but our extraction removes the naturally occurring caffeine. We’d rather leave the buzz to coffee and keep Golden crisp, family-friendly, and well out of the energy drink lane. Kānuka Kola is for staying golden, not staying awake.
Is Golden vegan?
Golden contain honey, so it won’t suit everyone who follows a strict vegan diet.
Is Golden gluten-free?
Our Low Cal sodas are gluten-free. Kānuka Kola is the exception, it contains barley and therefore gluten. Always check the can for the definitive ingredient statement, and contact us if you need extra reassurance. Learn more: Contact
Does Golden contain allergens?
All allergens are listed on the can. Gluten is the only common allergen we declare, and it’s only in our Kānuka Kola (barley). Our other flavours contain honey and fruit. If you’re unsure, reach out. Learn more: Contact
Sourcing & Made Here
Where is Golden made?
Golden is made in New Zealand. We build our drinks around local honey and fruit, and we work with trusted local partners to turn those ingredients into something clean, bright, and properly refreshing. We care about traceability because it keeps the product honest, and because good ingredients deserve to be treated like the main event, not a flavouring. Learn more: How Golden Is Made
Where do your lemons come from?
Our Meyer lemons are grown on Hawke’s Bay’s eastern edge, near Wairoa, where the Wairoa River meets the Pacific Ocean. Learn more: Lemon
Where do your blackcurrants come from?
Our blackcurrants come from Otago in the deep south of Aotearoa. The cooler climate and cold nights slow things down, which helps the fruit build real intensity. That’s where you get that deep purple colour, bold berry flavour, and the clean tang that makes blackcurrant so satisfying in a soda. Learn more: Blackcurrant
What’s the difference between mānuka and kānuka honey?
They’re both New Zealand native honeys, but they’re made from different trees and they taste different. Mānuka tends to be darker and more intense, and it’s the one that can be independently graded and certified under the UMF™ system. Kānuka is typically lighter and more floral. We use both for a softer sweetness and more flavour than refined sugar. Learn more: Mānuka vs Kānuka
What does “single-strength juice” mean?
Single-strength juice is real juice, pressed and used as juice, not concentrated and rebuilt. It’s one of the reasons Golden tastes clean and natural, and it’s also why the flavour can shift subtly through the year. Fruit has seasons, and we like the fact you can taste that. Learn more: Ingredients
Drinking & Storing
What does Golden taste like?
Bright and clean. Honey brings a soft sweetness, fruit adds depth, and acidity keeps the finish crisp rather than syrupy. Learn more: Learn more
How should I store Golden?
Store unopened cans somewhere cool and dry. Chill before drinking for the cleanest, brightest flavour.
What’s the shelf life?
Best-before is printed on the can. We recommend enjoying it cold and fresh for peak flavour.
Is Golden suitable for kids or during pregnancy?
Golden is non-alcoholic. For kids, pregnancy, or caffeine sensitivity, check the ingredient panel and choose what fits your needs. Learn more: Kola
Ordering & Delivery
Where can I buy Golden?
You can order online, or pick it up from selected stockists around New Zealand. Find a store: Store Locator
How much is shipping, and is there free shipping?
Shipping rates and any free-shipping thresholds are listed on our shipping page and shown at checkout. Learn more: Shipping
How long does delivery take, including rural?
Timing depends on region and rural routes. We outline typical delivery windows on our shipping page. Learn more: Shipping
