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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These didn't do anything for me in terms of calmness, and to be honest, they taste like if you used a La Croix as bong water. would not recommend, especially with the CBD price markup.
4y ago
unique and nice flavors. the flavor is light and pleasant. the only thing preventing me from buying more often is the price.
4y ago
Love Recess - the flavors are amazing and it feels and tastes expensive.
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The price is outrageous for it being a non-alcoholic beverage.
Great taste, felt the CBD, but the price was high for 12oz.
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Better pricing
I really enjoy the rose flavor and find these to have a mild but pleasant effect.
4y ago
I'm a huge fan of CBD/hemp beverages and I'd say that Recess is a solid drink. It's not as potent as other brands, but that can be a good thing as I can drink it at lunch and still be able to get through the day without getting sleepy. The flavors are great, and I think that's one of the biggest selling points for me.
Tried a few times and it tasted fine. Not sure if it did anything otherwise.
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Half-can versions
I enjoyed this drink, I had the coconut lime flavor. I had it with my dinner to wind down. I think drinking it did have a positive affect on my mood and helped me to relax.
Reccess’s drinks are refresshing and the perfect treat for a stressful day.
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I would prefer full spectrum cbd to get the full entourage effects, and a little more social consciousness from the brand.
4y ago
Eh, nothing special and overpriced
4y ago
I think the flavors are unique and subtle in a good way. I really enjoy how the beverage is not overly sweet. Can't say that I have ever felt different after consuming a can but I will continue to buy these from bodegas from time to time. Great for when you want something other than sparkling water.
these are yummy but way too pricey for my fridge preferences! i never buy these on my own, but will opt to drink one if available at events.
I like Recess when I want a calming beverage. I think it is the perfect beverage for a Saturday afternoon picnic. Peach is my favorite flavor. Howevery, I don't love it enough to drink daily or weekly. I overall, love the branding!
I tried Recess for the first time at their popup in lower manhattan and it was good. I'm not sure if the hemp extract did anything but it seemed like a good alternative to grabbing another soda.
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The packaging felt really cheap for a drink that cost a lot more than other sparkling beverages.
Tastes good but no effects and nothing special about this product imo.
Maybe it's placebo but I think these actually work? I first tried one of these during a work day, and I genuinely felt less stressed and more calm. I love their branding and aesthetic — I want to be seen holding this, ya know? Besides the look, the taste is 10/10. I'm a sucker for a flavored sparkling water. Blood orange is my favorite. My only complaint is the price. I think I paid $8 for one of these at a bodega in NYC. I'm sorry but that's INSANE. I didn't realize it was so expensive until I was checking out so I had to go through with my purchase — after trying it, I wasn't necessarily mad about my purchase, though. The price is the only thing keeping me from being a frequent repeat customer. Instead, I use Recess as more of a delicacy — only buying it on special occasions when I'm having a night in and want to feel extra relaxed.
I love recess mood - they are amazing! I think the magnesium mix is really great and the flavors are delightful. I don't love their mocktails - I think the flavors are a bit off.
Delicious. Expensive.
They tasted really good
2y ago
Could be a nice replacement for alcohol but I really didn’t feel the effects. I’ll give it another shot though. I liked how the flavors weren’t overly sweet.