3.9
71% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Recess
3.9 • 479 Reviews
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3.9
71% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Recess earns mixed reviews: the brand delivers light, refreshing flavors, sleek packaging, and for many a subtle calming effect, yet it polarizes on taste intensity and the consistency of functional benefits. Reviews praise Strawberry Rose, Blood Orange, Peach Ginger, Blackberry Chai, and coconut lime, but cite faint or medicinal flavors, occasional aftertaste, low carbonation, and uneven “mood” effects—leaving some to view it as elevated seltzer rather than a reliably functional drink.
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3y ago
I really like Recess! The packaging is what sold me at first and their branding and website are amazing. Now, I typically reach for one when I am needing to unwind after a long day or an intense workout. They have tasty flavors and I love the feeling of the matte can in my hand.
These are the only in many advertised-as-such drinks I’ve had that I think have any sort of calming / mood related effects. Nice flavors, too.
It is a bitter and too ‘weedy’ after taste for me
3y ago
This stuff tastes so bad. The flavors are not good at all and this brand is wayyyy too overhyped.
Packaging sold me quick to try this at my deli. It's overall nice and fine, and would drink again.
Yummy. Cute packaging. I really like recess for the flavors and drink them often since they are widely available. I don’t know if the ingredients make me feel different, but I still enjoy them when winding down or after a stressful day.
I have only tested a few flavors and I have loved them all! I truly feel a slight difference when I drink these. Strawberry Rose flavor is by far my favorite :)
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Make more rose flavors :)
The brand is very inviting with their packaging. The minimal text is clear, you know what you are getting. I appreciate the interesting yet safe favor choices.
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I personally love drinks with magnesium. I prefer to drink these with dinner or before bed. I take 250mg of magnesium in general for migraines, so just be mindful of adding this dosage. The average human can consume 500mg for an effective sleep state.
I love Recess. They have wonderful flavors and I always feel calm and relaxed after drinking. I do not like all of their flavors but that is all preference!
From their CBD-infused products, my favorite flavor is "Margarita", followed by Blackberry Chai and Blood Orange. I find these do provide a subtle, relaxing effect. Their Mood line doesn't have CBD, has magnesium and adaptogens, I like these too, for when I don't feel stressed or anxious but would like a little pick me up.
I’m a huge fan of these CBD beverages. A little on the expensive side (as are most) but I love the branding and flavors. Don’t have the aftertaste that some CBD drinks have!!
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I think these are tasty little seltzers with a minimal amount of CBD. Great to drink on the go or to make a mocktail when winding down for the day.
The packaging is cool. The beverages don't taste great, but they do hundo p taste better than Kin! Can't say I felt the mood-boosting, maybe it works for other peeps tho.
Great taste, pricey.
Really want to like this...but the flavor...and price point don't make it worth a purchase. I also didn't notice any particular calming effect which is the main point to justify the price.
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Cool look and feel but the taste could use some serious innovation.
I am not sure I felt the kick of the CBD-- but I love the intentionality of the brand.
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More flavors-- maybe a seasonal.
4y ago
Ugh love these lil drinks, they make me good, great flavor options
Love the flavors and branding, but the CBD effects from one can were pretty negligible and that's a miss considering the price per can. They were pretty niche and special when they first came out, but now there is such fierce competition.
I like the option for a NA drink that relaxes you. I would say sometimes I feel the effect, sometimes I don't.
4y ago
I'm not sure that I get the point of these drinks. I guess I've felt calm after drinking a Recess beverage, but I would never go out of my way to buy one. They feel overpriced and frankly kind of silly. All of that being said, the branding is gorgeous, and I've been super impressed by their marketing efforts.
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I'm not convinced that I would ever want this product.
4y ago
Nothing special, I didn’t feel any effects from the drink, like the branding
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Flavor could be more prominent