Reviews

Review: Joy Milk Tea

Joy Milk Tea is a line of ready-to-drink milk tea beverages that are marketed as being as strong as coffee but without the side effects. The dairy-based product is presently being offered in a single 11 oz SKU named “Black No. 1.”

Review: Taika Adds Matcha + Seasonal SKU

Taika, makers of RTD functional plant-based coffees, recently announced the launch of two new flavors: Matcha Latte, a permanent addition to the flavor lineup, and a Pumpkin Spice Latte that is their first limited time offering.

Review: A|dash Functional Cold Brew

A|dash is a brand of cold brew coffee infused “with just A|dash of adaptogens” that is marketed as a functional beverage that offers “balance” as the core function mentioned on the label. The product line currently contains a single eponymous SKU packaged in an 8 ounce can.

Review: Drip Dash Adds Cans and New Flavors

Dripdash is a line of Japanese style ready-to-drink iced coffees that use Kyoto-style slow-drip coffee as their base. Originally launched back in 2019 in a single SKU, Dripdash now has three flavors and the products are packaged in 9.5 ounce cans.

Review: Later Days Coffee Co.

Previously only available in a single unsweetened cold brew coffee SKU packaged in a glass bottle, Later Days Coffee has recently expanded its lineup with the launch of three shelf stable cold brews in 8 ounce cans.

Review: Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits RTD

Lyre’s is a manufacturer of non-alcoholic spirits and ready-to-drink non alcoholic spirits. Their two most recent offerings, American Malt & Cola and Dark ‘N Spicy, brings their total RTD SKUs to five and we figured that it’s a good time to try the line.

Review: Unity Hemp and Adaptogen Infused Beverages

Unity is a line of non-carbonated low calorie beverages that are infused with hemp and adaptogens. Available in a variety of fruit flavors, each 14 ounce bottle of Unity contains only 30 calories and 5 grams of sugar.

Review: REBBL Pop

REBBL Pop is a new USDA Organic “sparkling prebiotic soda” that is the latest line extension from a company that to date has been known for their functional plant-based beverages.

Review: Holy Tepache

Holy Tepache is a new offering from Holy Kombucha, a Dallas- based marketer of organic kombucha drinks. The product is a riff on the classic Mexican fermented drink made with fruit rinds, and features prebiotic and probiotic plant fiber and a smoother flavor than their flagship kombucha products. 

Review: Live Probiotic Tea Shots

Austin, Texas based Live, which to date has been a marketer of kombucha beverages, has recently expanded its product portfolio to include a new line of probiotic shots. Branded simply…

Review: Corsa Hydration Tonic

New Beverage Showdown 18 winner Corsa has rebranded and repositioned its flagship line of non-alcoholic spritz beverages. Now known as Corsa Hydration Tonics, the products are packaged in 8 ounce cans and feature added electrolytes to deliver a “recovery” function.

Review: Happy Being

Happy Being is a line of doctor-created functional beverages that are made with white tea and enhanced with antioxidants, elderberry and Turmacin (a form of bioavailable turmeric). The products are low in sugar and calories and are packaged in 12 ounce glass bottles.

Review: Chiki Chiki Boom Boom

Chiki Chiki Boom Boom is a USDA Organic plant-based “punch” that was inspired by the founders’ Ecuadorian roots. The product, which is made in Ecuador, has only 20 calories and…

Review: Bambucha

Bambucha is a line of “chef crafted” raw kombucha beverages that are brewed in San Diego, CA. The products are packaged in 12 ounce cans, are USDA Organic certified and contain live kombucha cultures.