Cycle.me, a wellness brand operated by Dot Me Inc., is launching a new product called "Water That Gets You Vitamin C" on Monday, April 27. The drink is sugar-free and calorie-zero (*1), while delivering a full day's recommended intake of vitamin C in a single bottle (*2). It features a crisp, refreshing taste with a lemon peel-inspired finish.
The product marks the third installment in the Cycle.me Water series, following "Water That Gets You Dietary Fiber" and "Water That Gets You Protein." The series proposes a way to supplement nutrients naturally as part of an everyday hydration habit.
Getting Vitamin C Through Daily Hydration
The recommended daily intake of vitamin C for adults is 100 mg (*3) — roughly equivalent to about 10 strawberries or one gold kiwi (*4). While that may seem easy to achieve through meals, intake can easily fluctuate on days when breakfast is skipped, meals are kept simple, or eating out becomes frequent.
Vitamin C is water-soluble and cannot be stored in the body for long — any excess beyond what the body needs is simply excreted. The thinking behind this product is that making vitamin C supplementation a natural part of everyday hydration is a practical way to keep intake consistent.
Product Features
Key Points
- *Provides the equivalent of about 5 lemons' worth of vitamin C through hydration (juice equivalent) (4)
- Refreshing lemon flavor
- *Sugar-free and calorie-zero, great for those watching their health and beauty routine (1)
(*1) Labeled sugar-free as it contains 0 g of sugars; labeled calorie-zero as it contains less than 5 kcal per 100 ml
(*2) Based on Nutrient Reference Values (2025)
(*3) Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2025 Edition)"
(*4) Based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (8th Edition), Supplement 2023
| Product Name | Water That Gets You Vitamin C — Refreshing Lemon |
|---|---|
| Volume | 500 ml |
| Launch Date | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| Price | ¥148 (excluding tax) |
| Available At | Official online shop, Rakuten Ichiba, Amazon, supermarkets nationwide, and more |
Comment from the Product Development Team
The goal was to design something that lets people get vitamin C effortlessly as part of their everyday hydration. A refreshing flavor was prioritized so the drink can be enjoyed naturally between meals or during work. The product was developed with a focus on making it easy to build into a new inner care routine and stick with it over time.
"Water That Gets You Dietary Fiber" and "Water That Gets You Protein" Also Get a Refresh
Alongside the new launch, the existing "Water That Gets You Dietary Fiber" and "Water That Gets You Protein" products are also receiving packaging updates. The redesigned packaging features more intuitive visuals, making it easier to identify and pick up on store shelves.
Note: The transition to new packaging will happen gradually, so old and new packaging may appear side by side depending on stock availability.
