Building the Valley: Specialty drink business set to open in Allegheny Township [The Tribune-Review, Greensburg]

Nov. 1—An Allegheny Township couple is ready to mix it up with their first business.

Bobby and Jennifer Bucci are co-owners of Mixed Nutrition, a specialty nutrition-based drink shop set to sell smoothies, juices, loaded teas, meal-replacement shakes, iced coffees, children's drinks and more when it opens before Christmas.

Weight management programs and herbal teas will round out the beverage lineup.

Many of the drinks will contain caffeine, but no sugar.

There won't be any food at Mixed Nutrition, just drinks to-go or to be enjoyed in-house.

The Buccis are a busy couple, juggling full-time jobs and four children.

Jennifer works in the health insurance industry, and Bobby is a real estate agent.

"Our three kids are active athletes, and this is a youth-driven business concept," Jennifer Bucci said.

Renovations are underway, and Jennifer said the store will offer a bright, energetic and contemporary vibe.

"It's a great location, and it sat empty for years," she said.

The location at 181 Hyde Park Road is directly across from Kiski Area High School, the perfect location for students seeking a nutritious beverage before or after school, the Buccis said.

"The big draw will be the loaded teas — teas with multiple colors, no sugar, and it's healthy," Bobby Bucci said. A loadewd tea is made with tea concentrate and fruit-flavored drink mixes.

Customers will be able to purchase protein drinks to take home or drink in the store.

Drink prices will range from $7.50 for the loaded teas, to $9.50-$13 for protein and meal-replacement shakes.

Collagen and aloe additives are two of the add-ons that customers can choose to jazz up the nutrition factor in their drinks.

"If you're looking for a clearer complexion, you can add aloe to your drink," Jennifer Bucci said.

Other additives include vitamin C, B6, B12, ginseng and guarana.

Mixed Nutrition will be open daily.

Allegheny Township Supervisor James Morabito recently visited the Buccis' store to check on the renovation progress.

"This will be the fourth new business in Allegheny Township. I want to personally congratulate the Bucci family and encourage other businesses to follow. The township is building its way back bigger and better," Morabito said.

Joyce Hanz is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Joyce by email at [email protected] or via Twitter .

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