Review: ‘Feel-Good Drink’ On the Brightside Shines
The combination of zero calories, zero sugar, and 15 milligrams of Zembrin gives it a differentiated position between conventional diet soda and functional relaxation beverages.
Reviews
Review: PopSips Soars With Spiked Prebiotic Soda
PopSips is one of a handful of products that attempts to answer the question: What if we took the trend of prebiotic “better-for-you” sodas, and brought it into alcohol?
Review: How Does Sollos Yerba Mate Stack Up?
The brand's single SKU delivers an approachable tropical flavor profile, even if its overall proposition feels familiar rather than distinctive.
Review: Chameleon Cold Brew Revamps With New Look & New Flavors
The relaunch brings a welcome visual refresh and solid liquid quality, although there is still room to further differentiate the lineup.
Review: Mission Craft Cocktails Might Have Made the Perfect Pickle-Rita
Mission Craft Cocktail's contribution to the wave of pickle-inspired drinks to hit the market in recent years succeeds by keeping the margarita front and center and using pickle as a restrained, complementary accent rather than the dominant flavor.
Review: GT’s Latest Release is (Literally) Aura In A Bottle
With light-bodied fruit flavors, a touch of acidity, and impressively clean-tasting non nutritive sweeteners, Aura offers a distinctive and highly enjoyable take on a collagen beverage.
Review: We’re Sweet On Tart
The organic sparkling drink offers a refreshing, lightly tart experience that feels approachable rather than intensely sour, while the compact 8.4 oz. can and clean branding give it a clear identity.
Review: Japanese Import Nomina Brings All the Bubbles
Pairing extra carbonation with a mineral-forward spring water profile, Nomina delivers a crisp, clean finish that's ultimately more compelling than the concept initially sounds.
Review: O’kra Sparkling Okra Water Offers Truly Different Take on Hydration
Think you know okra? You'd be surprised, as this low-calorie, wellness-oriented offering is more approachable and refreshing than expected.
Review: Calaveras is Giving ‘Energy With Soul’
Calaveras showcases an impressive functional stack, but the brand's thoughtful approach to full-sugar and zero-sugar flavors is its real secret weapon.
Review: Coco Love Has A Lot to Like, But Is It Love?
While taste is on-point, Coco Love Coconut Water's branding and messaging feels slightly underdeveloped in a highly competitive category.
Review: We’re Feeling This MateVibe
MateVibe offers an approachable take on the category that leans heavily into a classic iced tea base accented by flavor-specific additions.
Review: NoBiggie Sparkling Juice Drinks Bring Kid-Friendly Bubbles
NoBiggie's light, fruit-forward and kid-friendly drinking experience often feels closer to flavored sparkling water than a traditional juice drink
Review: It’s a ‘Yes’ for Arabic Coffee RTD Yah Yah Yah
With Arabic-inspired lattes like Baklava, Dubai-Style and Cardamom, Yah Yah Yah is bringing something truly differentiated to the ready-to-drink coffee space.