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.
Reviews
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.
Review: Tom Brady’s Coconut Water Is A Winner
Thanks to Tom Brady's backing, Good Nut Coconut Water comes with a higher profile than most coconut waters, but the brand emphasizes simplicity, both in formulation and presentation.
Review: AUMA Takes On Sparkling Taiwanese Tea
Simple, stylish and subtly sweet, AUMA's line of ready-to-drink Taiwanese sparkling teas make a strong impression.
Review: ARMRA Impresses With Colostrum Soda
As functional sodas surge, ARMRA arrives with a surprisingly refreshing and approachable take on colostrum, with one flavor emerging as the clear standout.
Review: Can Simply Push Build ‘A Better Soda’?
Simply Push's take on soda offers a light, refreshing drinking experience that sits comfortably between sparkling water and traditional CSD, delivering enough sweetness to satisfy without feeling heavy.
Review: Bee Pop Has Us Buzzing
Meet Bee Pop, a new beverage concept that offers a smart middle ground between sparkling water and better-for-you soda.
Review: Slice Soda Gets Dirty
The execution is solid, offering approachable flavors that lean lighter and more restrained than many competitors in the category.
Review: Neutonic Packs Powerful Productivity
We dive into Neutonic Productivity Drink, a zero-sugar functional beverage line that is positioned around productivity, focus, and cognition.