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Shiatsu is out; Gua Sha is in. Here are the massage trends for 2026

Shiatsu is out; Gua Sha is in. Here are the massage trends for 2026

When we think of a massage, most of us immediately picture warm hands, oil, and calming music. Pure relaxation. However, the world of massage has actually changed significantly in recent years—it’s often quieter in the spa, but louder in everyday life. For this article, I…

Overtourism: when tourists want to go where all tourists are

Overtourism: when tourists want to go where all tourists are

This is an update to our March 29, 2018 article on Overtourism When you are lying on the beach like sardines in a can or standing in a queue in front of the ice cream parlor for half an hour, when crowds are blocking the…

These 19 special hotel amenities are waiting for you at Green Pearls® partners

These 19 special hotel amenities are waiting for you at Green Pearls® partners

In addition to the hotel facilities themselves, it is often the amenities that make a hotel special. In the international hotel industry, there is fierce competition for hotel amenities that no one else offers. Sometimes this takes on bizarre proportions… (a bath made of Orbeez, yoga with flamingos, fresh flowers IN the toilet every day…). This no longer has much to do with sustainability. Here are 18 hotel extras that are both special and sustainable.

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What vacation suits me? – A small decision-making aid for the undecided (incl. test)

What vacation suits me? – A small decision-making aid for the undecided (incl. test)

Are you one of those people who have a lot of interests? You like nature, but also cities, the mountains are as beautiful as the sea, and there are so many countries you would like to see? If you’re faced with so many options and…

Good prospects for sustainable tourism – Part 2

Good prospects for sustainable tourism – Part 2

Green Pearls® the future of travel with this noble goal we started in 2012. Has the development in tourism caught up with us? What changes are local suppliers noticing? Are there new concepts for the current challenges and needs? We asked some of our Green…

 

So, what exactly is cream soda?

Cream soda mixed with vanilla ice cream by a soda jerk—historical photo
A soda jerk in Texas in 1920. IMAGE: Wikimedia Commons

Th drink originated in the United States. In the 1920s, soda bars were all the rage, and soda jerks would mix drinks fresh with soda water, milk, ice cream, or egg, depending on the customer’s preference.

Today, cream soda is usually a sweet, carbonated lemonade with vanilla flavoring (though it doesn’t contain milk or cream). In the U.S., it’s often golden brown, but in Japan, there are also pink and green varieties flavored with cotton candy or melon.

In German-speaking countries, cream soda is not a standard supermarket beverage. Instead, it is often only available as an imported product in U.S./U.K. or Asian sections. (Note: Mass-produced brands like A&W (U.S.) and Barr (U.K.) typically contain artificial flavors, colors, and corn syrup.

You’ll have the smallest ecological footprint if you use cream soda syrups that you carbonate or mix with sparkling water yourself.)

 

A glass of pink lemonade, garnished with a slice of lemon; in the background, other glasses containing similar drinks

Summer Smash Lemonade with Cream Soda and Berries

The SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA in Bad Herrenalb shared its recipe for this refreshing summer drink. A sophisticated flavor with berries, cream soda, and a pinch of salt and chili to finish it off!!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g mixed berries e.g., raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
  • 100 ml lime juice freshly squeezed (about 2–3 limes)
  • 100 ml elderflower syrup  or agave syrup for natural sweetness
  • 150 ml mineral water fresh and bubbly
  • ice cubes
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves
  • lime slices for garnish
  • splash chili or ginger syrup for a little kick (optional)
  • sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the berries in a small bowl and mash them into a purée. Set a few whole berries aside for garnish.
  • Pour freshly squeezed lime juice into a glass or shaker and mix it well with either elderflower or agave syrup.
  • Hand-pluck the mint leaves and add them to the lime juice along with ice cubes. Then, shake or stir the mixture vigorously.
  • Fill the three serving glasses with the berry purée first, and then top them off with the lime-mint mixture.
  • Now, carefully stir in the sparkling mineral water and cream soda.
  • Here's an optional tip from the hotel bartender: "If you like it spicy, add a splash of chili or ginger syrup. It gives the lemonade a cool kick that perfectly balances the fruity sweetness."
  • Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh berries, lime slices, and mint leaves. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for an added kick that perfectly rounds out the flavor and enhances the fruitiness.
Keyword Mocktail