Reviews

Kiddiwinks is a line of 100% plant-based beverages in 7.5 ounce cans that aim to emulate the childhood staple, chocolate milk (plus a second flavor, Vanilla). 

Made by Michigan-based Blake’s Hard Cider, Sorta Pop is a new line of probiotic sodas. Containing 25 calories or less per can, the brand is clearly targeting the growing better-for-you soda set populated by brands like Olipop, Poppi and Culture Pop, among others.

Update is a line of energy drinks featuring a very unique value proposition: no caffeine. Instead, they use 300mg of paraxanthine (enfinity®), which is intended to help focus, productivity, and energy. 

Sang is a new line of Vietnamese RTD coffees packaged in 8 ounce cans and available in five different varieties. The flavors include Vietnamese Coffee Straight Black with Vanilla, Vietnamese Coffee Traditional, Vietnamese Coffee with Oat Milk, Vietnamese Coffee Saigon Cinnamon and Vietnamese Coffee Saigon Cinnamon Oatmilk Latte.

Paloma Libre is the first offering from Jas, a startup company whose mission is to create alcohol-free no-compromise equivalents to craft cocktails. Their first offering is, as the name suggests, their take on the classic Mexican cocktail.

Founded by Baltimore-based entrepreneur Quentin Vennie and actress/wellness mogul Gwyneth Paltrow, Equitea is a new line of USDA Organic RTD cold-brewed teas that are focused on a mission of prioritizing mental health. The lineup currently includes three varieties: Focus with green tea, Recharge with black tea, and Recover with hibiscus.

Indo is a new organic coffee company co-founded by Snoop Dogg, currently offering a single unflavored RTD and with plans to launch whole bean varieties in the future. 

Honeydrop Shots are the latest innovation from Honeydrop, a company that has been producing a range of honey-infused beverages for over a decade. The 2 oz. shots feature a blend of organic ingredients highlighted by manuka honey.

Sap’s is a new line of non-carbonated hydration beverages that are positioned as “a drink for sports & everything else.” A modern and approachable riff on a sports drink, Sap’s is enhanced with electrolytes and adaptogens and features branding that stays away from the technical styling that’s synonymous with the category.

Juvee is a new line of energy drinks from gaming lifestyle company 100 Thieves. The low calorie and zero sugar beverages were designed to be approachable and inclusive, which is something that factors into both drink’s formulation and its branding approach.

Xoca is an all natural prebiotic soda made with upcycled cacao fruit that has dubbed itself as “The Good Soda.” The line, which has been rebranded since we first reviewed it in 2020, is available in two flavors, Cacaofruit & Cherry and Cacaofruit & Ginger, in 12 ounce cans.

Joyo is a line of USDA Organic adaptogenic sparkling teas that are low calorie and low in sugar. The brand was founded by author and podcast host Jay Shetty and his wife Radhi Devlukia-Shetty.

Halmi is a line of Korean-inspired sparkling beverages that are made with fruit juice and spices. The product line presently consists of a single SKU, which is flavored with cinnamon, ginger, jujube and persimmon.

Shrubbly is a line of sparkling waters that are enhanced with a shrub – a mixture of apple cider vinegar and fruit.