Sippin Syrup

Product Type:Functional: Relaxation Drink; Container: 16 oz PET
BevNET Review: Sippin Syrup's "Kandy" variety is a pleasant tasting cotton candy flavored relaxation beverage. Enhanced with B vitamins, chamomile, lavender, valerian root, L-theanine, melatonin, rose hips, hops extract, St John's Wort, skullcap, and kava kava, Kandy is a potent functional beverage that is designed to be consumed 8 ounces at a time. From a taste perspective, it's our favorite of the line: cotton candy is currently not found in other relaxation products. However, we'd rather see them call it what it is instead of the more abstract name that it currently has (there are lots of types of candy out there…). Eliminating the "K" icon and moving the flavor name up higher on the label would also be helpful. Overall, one of the better and more memorable relaxation products that we've tried in a while.Reviewed on: 11/8/2010

Product Type:Functional: Relaxation Drink; Container: 16 oz PET
BevNET Review: If you don't like sugar in your relaxation beverage (who needs a sugar high when they are trying to relax?), then Sippin Syrup "Zero" is an option for you. Using a blend of sucralose and ace-k, they've created a formulation that is a zero calorie and zero sugar rendition of their "Purple" flavor. To that end, it drinks just like diet grape soda with a fairly hefty amount of sweetener and functional flavor at the finish. Functionally, they haven't disclosed the actual amount of each ingredient, but the drink contains B vitamins, chamomile, lavender, valerian root, L-theanine, melatonin, rose hips, hops extract, St John's Wort, skullcap, and kava kava. Designed to be consumed in two servings, the 16 oz. resealable bottle is jet black with a black label. Combine that with some textured white writing and the product has a visual appearance that's reminiscent of Mike's Hard Lemonade. Regardless, it looks kind of stark in comparison to the other flavors that make up the Sippin Syrup line. Overall, a decent product, but it doesn't feel like it's quite there yet.Reviewed on: 11/8/2010

Product Type:Functional: Relaxation Drink; Container: 16 oz PET
BevNET Review: The "Purple" flavor of Sippin Syrup was the first flavor of the lineup that we sampled. Designed for "extended relaxation," this 16 oz. bottle is designed to contain two servings. Inside the bottle, the product uses a carbonated formulation that tastes like grape soda. It's sweetened with high fructose corn syrup and sugar, so the product has a slightly more viscous body than a straight sugar sweetened formulation might. Functionally, the product has lots of relaxation oriented ingredients, including chamomile, lavender, valerian root, L-theanine, melatonin, rose hips, hops extract, St. John's Wort, skullcap, and kava kava. Whether or not it works will certainly vary based on the user. Packaging is something that gives us some pause, with what appears to be a subtle reference to the mixture of soda and cough syrup (a common reference for this category, unfortunately). Putting that out of the picture for a minute, we think that they have done a nice job of creating something that's different from what else is out there, with a black plastic bottle being very different than some of the more standard looking competition. Overall, decent taste, unique appearance, and a functional cocktail that includes the kitchen sink makes this a product that's worth a shot if you are into relaxation beverages. Reviewed on: 11/8/2010

Product Type:Functional: Relaxation Drink; Container: 16 oz PET
BevNET Review: Using a rather unconventional naming system that includes, colors, nouns, and the abstract, Griptonite is a name that adds virtually nothing to the purchase decision. That leaves the consumer to figure out what it is (lemon lime) based on color or to simply take a leap of faith. We'd definitely advocate simply calling it what it is rather than trying to be creative and cutesy (or whatever this might qualify as). Inside the bottle, this sugar and HFCS sweetened mixture is decent tasting, with a candy like citrus flavor that's a bit strong for our liking. Functionally, it's just like the other Sippin Syrup varieties: B vitamins, chamomile, lavender, valerian root, L-theanine, melatonin, rose hips, hops extract, St. John's Wort, skullcap, and kava kava. There's nothing to really say about the packaging that we haven't said about the other flavors, except for the fact that this flavor (and "Kandy") have an icon added to the front panel. In this case, it's the letter "G", which doesn't really add anything to the product's appearance. Removing this and adding something to describe the flavor inside the bottle would be helpful. Reviewed on: 11/8/2010

Product Type:Functional: Relaxation Drink; Container: 3 oz PET
BevNET Review: Using what appears to be a non-carbonated concentrated version of the "Purple" variety, Sippin Syrup's "Lil Sip" seems like a more appropriate format for this product. We say that both because of the name (this drinks more like syrup) and function, which we ultimately think is better suited for the shot format (like energy shots, we bet that relaxation products sell better up near the register). In terms of what's inside the bottle, it has a slightly thicker body than the carbonated varieties, with a more intense grape flavor than Purple does. Functionally, the product has the same blend of vitamins, chamomile, lavender, valerian root, L-theanine, melatonin, rose hips, hops extract, St. John's Wort, skullcap, and kava kava. On the packaging front, it very closely resembles an energy shot, especially with the word "relaxation" not placed front and center (it's above the product name — your eye doesn’t immediately go there). Plus, the flavor name blends in, with dark purple colored text placed on a black backdrop making for something that's slightly difficult to read. Still, we think that this is the best variety of the line — it has the best taste and, again, we believe that shots are ultimately the place that will succeed in the long run for this category. That said, Sippin Syrup's Lil Sip is definitely a product that has a chance to succeed.Reviewed on: 11/8/2010