Reviews

Review: Blue Monkey Coconut Water

If you’ve been to any industry trade shows in the past year, you already know that there are loads of coconut water products that will be making their way to…

Review: Steaz Zero Iced Teaz

The Healthy Beverage Company, makers of Steaz Sparkling Green Tea and Steaz Energy, recently introduced four new zero calori flavors to their line of Steaz Iced Teaz. Naturally sweetened with…

Review: Beyond Kombucha

Kombucha continues to be one of the more innovative categories in the beverage space, with a variety of regional companies popping up around the country.  Quality and style varies from…

Review: Hangover Gone

Hangover Gone is a “2oz liquid shot product that was specifically formulated to combat the hangover effects caused by alcohol, before they start.” The drink was designed with proprietary technology…

Review: Nuvitae

Nuvitae is a “fiberceutical” beverage, meaning that it contains soluble fiber along with other key vitamins and minerals. Initially available in a citrus flavor, this carbonated beverage was designed to…

Review: I AM Enlightened Nutrition

I AM is a new line of condition-specific liquid nutrition supplements from co-founders Eric Schnell (co-founder of Steaz) and Andrew Jacobson (former president of Hain Natural Food Group). Initially available…

Review: Oogave

Oogavé is a line of agave based CSDs that are offered in both bottled and fountain formats. Aside from delivering super premium flavor, the product has only 98 calories per…

Review: Rooibee Red Tea’s New Packaging

Since 2008, Kentucky based Rooibee Red Tea has been brewing up their noncarbonated rooibos teas in a nontraditional 12 ounce long neck bottle. It’s currently distributed in Whole Foods stores…

Review: Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Drinks

Apple Cider Vinegar has been highly regarded throughout history. Way back in 400 B.C. Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, used it for its natural detox cleansing, healing, and energizing…

Review: TI Tonics

Ti Tonics is a new range of drinks from New Zealand combining subtle flavours with the power of science to deliver advanced natural hydration. Significant doses of polyphenols, the active…

Review: Phase III Recovery

Phase III Recovery is a sports and fitness recovery drink from Attitude Drinks (who formerly marketed Vis Viva energy drink).  Using patented technology, this recovery drink is the only one…

Review: Pitaya Plus; Fortified with Coconut Water

Pitaya Plus is a beverage whose key ingredients are pitaya (aka dragonfruit) and coconut water.  Obviously, anything that contains coconut water gets instant buzz right now, but that’s not the…

Review: X35 Energy

In the manufacturer’s words, X35 energy drink is a “revolutionary new drink with special natural ingredients replacing genetically manufactured energy provided by taurine.” Unfortunately, our reviewers don’t agree with that…

Review: TeaZazz NaturalZ with Wasabi

TeaZazz, who has been marketing sparkling tea beverages for a few years now, has launched a new line of beverages known as “TeaZazz NatrualZ.” Perhaps the most noticeable part of…