Culture POP Soda reviews and discussion

4.4

84% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Stevia-free, natural fruit flavor
  • Refreshing, crisp carbonation
  • Inventive, herb-laced flavor profiles
  • Clean ingredients with probiotics
  • Inconsistent flavor intensity
  • Occasionally overpowering lime notes
  • Variable carbonation levels
  • Light sweetness resembling seltzer

Culture POP Soda earns strong reviews as a flavorful, stevia-free probiotic soda that’s crisp, refreshing, and inventive—standouts include Strawberry Rhubarb, Wild Berries & Lime, Ginger Lemon Turmeric, and Orange Mango. Reviews also flag drawbacks: several flavors read as lightly sweet or seltzer-like with weak or inconsistent intensity, some find the carbonation too high or too low, and certain herbal or lime notes overwhelm, so flavor preference varies.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

108 reviews and posts

  • I've tried the Orange Mango and the Wild Berries. I wish the lime flavor was less pronounced and that they were a little sweeter, but otherwise these are pretty good. I'm interested in trying the Strawberry Rhubarb flavor.

  • Delicious drink that feels like a healthier, more hydrating version of a soda pop. Lots of bubbles and interesting flavors make this one a winner. The Strawberry Rhubarb is a nice unexpected flavor that I keep coming back to.

  • Super delicious, “healthy” carbonated option. The only issue is the price per can is outrageous. Only viable as a special treat.

  • I have to say I love that none of the flavors have stevia in them!!

  • Everybody say THANK YOU Culture Pop!!! It's my new favorite probiotic soda and I am GRATEFUL we have a stevia free option. The flavors are light and refreshing (the watermelon or mango are bomb), and I love that it’s probiotic-packed. It’s the perfect balance of good for you and totally delicious. If you've tried the main guys brands (which are also good) but if you aren't loving the stevia/sweeteners. give this a try! Also makes a perfect mixer ;)

  • I really like probiotic sodas, and this is another great brand. Feels a bit better than soda but still I don't drink very often, but I always keep a few in the fridge. Flavors are good, but light enough that they can't really be offensive.

  • I have tried several probiotic sodas since working on removing soda from my diet. The flavors are nice if you like a fruit flavored soda. The wild berries and orange mango are my favorites and had a delicious flavor. Not overpowering and no bad aftertaste.

  • I have tried every single flavor. Reporting back to confirm that they are all delicious, and more importantly, not too sweet. Standout flavors are: strawberry rhubarb, ginger lemon turmeric, and watermelon lime. I personally would like them to be slightly more carbonated, but very much worth the hype!

  • very weak flavor. initial flavor was okay, but it vanished very quickly. decent, healthy alternative to soda though so if this helps you stop drinking soda then it’s not the worst thing. but overall, can’t say i recommend. didn’t taste bad but not worth it in my opinion

    Received a free product from Culture POP Soda
  • I'm OBSESSED! Culture Pop is the best probiotic soda on the market. The flavors are delicious and innovative. My favorite aspect is that it isn't sweet - some of the other brands have great flavor but are just too too sweet. I could drink these all day long, if I let myself. Highly recommend the Watermelon flavor for something fun!

  • Really delicious. I’ve tried the orange mango & ginger lemon flavors and loved both. Very fresh and vibrant tasting and super refreshing! Love the added bonus of probiotics.

  • I picked up a case of the Orange Mango, just out of curiosity. It tastes like Chamoy flavored soda, which was super interesting and oddly, VERY refreshing. Smell wise, the first thing that hits you is a very strong cumin smell, which is not my favorite, but it dissipates once you taste it. I'm definitely curious to try the other flavors and will update once I do!

  • I really like the taste of culture pop! Have tried almost all of the recent brand launches in seltzer and soda and culture pop makes the list :) Appreciate their more unusual flavor categories, fun packaging, and availability in many NYC bodegas and grocery stores.

  • As an avid drinker of "healthier" soda and fun nonalcoholic drinks, Culture Pop is by far one of my favorites. It's so refreshing and yummy, and I love the variety of unique flavors. I really appreciate how not overly sweet it is, since a lot of soda alternatives have a ton of stevia/monkfruit/etc, and I tend to dislike alternative sweeteners. A super fun drink for when you want something more flavorful than seltzer but less sweet than soda! Also: the cans are super cute and they don't require refrigeration!

  • I just opened my first can and had to take a break from working to write this- it's so good! I've never been a big soda drinker but I still want something a little more than sparkling water sometimes and without caffeine. I've tried Poppi and Olipop plenty of times and tried so hard to like them but I can't get over the Stevia aftertaste. This is just as healthy as either of those (or similar) options but tastes much better while still without adding extra sugar. I'm drinking Strawberry Rhubarb right now but I also bought Wild Berries & Lime which I can't wait to try. I'll definitely be buying these regularly!!

  • I was afraid this would be like Poppi or Olipop which I don’t really like, but this has no weird sweeteners and is really refreshing and delicious. I tried the strawberry rhubarb flavor and it is perfectly balanced with sweet and tart notes. Can is also cute!

  • The packaging and the brand aesthetic is good and comparable to their competitors. That being said, the flavors are not as strong, this was closer to a seltzer than a soda. Though I didnt expect anything too sweet, these only seem to have a hint of flavor if any and have not sweetness. For a soda, I prefer something with a bit more kick but I can see the appeal for these. Not bad but not great.

  • We saw these in a store and were so intrigued by the flavors that we decided to order a couple packs online to have in the house for when we have people over (it's important to us to always have several nonalcoholic options). We got the grapefruit + ginger + juniper flavor and the orange mango + chili + lime flavor. Honestly, the flavors are a little disappointing. All I could really get from each flavor was the main fruit, while the interesting flavor accents were the reason I bought these in the first place! I think there are probably other options with more discernible interesting flavors out there.

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    Make the accent flavors more prominent!

  • I really like culture pop! The packaging is super cute and they taste great. I got to sample them as a part of a free promotion and really enjoyed them. Very similar to Oli-Pop or other probiotic sodas out there.

    Received a free product from Culture POP Soda