When pop newcomer Arden Jones hits the road, he keeps it simple. Really, all he needs is a few of his childhood snacks — kettle chips and Gushers — and some caffeine for a boost of energy.
"[Kettle chips] make me happy because I grew up with them," Jones says in this episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, later sharing his innovation of putting the chips in Subway sandwiches.
Another of Jones' tour staples stems from his childhood. The singer wasn't allowed to have Gushers as a kid because of their high sugar level, and he recalls sneaking them from his neighbor. Now, the 22-year-old can unapologetically eat the snack whenever he wishes — and he thoroughly enjoys them every time. "The person who invented these is a genius," he exclaims.
For more "adult" cuisine, Jones hopes to one day have a charcuterie board with an assortment of fresh fruits, cheese, and crackers.
Until then, Jones will be keeping a stash of Yerba Mate — because it's the kind of caffeine that leaves him energized without the jitters — and stocking up on Buc-ees' famous Beaver Snacks when he passes one on the road.
Press play on the video above to learn more about Arden Jones' favorite tour snacks, and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.
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