Recess

Recess

Recess reviews and discussion

3.9

71% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Stylish, eye-catching packaging
  • Refreshing, lightly sweet flavors
  • Notable calming, relaxing effect
  • Versatile alcohol alternative beverages
  • Inconsistent functional effects
  • Occasional hempy, bitter aftertaste
  • Light carbonation, muted flavors
  • Hit-or-miss flavor consistency

Recess earns mixed-to-positive reviews: the sparkling drinks and powders taste refreshing and often help users feel calmer or sleep better, but the functional effects can be subtle or inconsistent. Reviews praise vibrant flavors like Blood Orange, Strawberry Rose, Peach Ginger, Blackberry Chai, and the zero-proof mocktails, while calling out weak carbonation, occasional hempy or artificial aftertaste, hit-or-miss flavors, and limited noticeable effect for some users.

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481 reviews and posts

  • Love the 2 flavors I tired. Not a fan of the flavorless, no fault of company, I find all flavorless items have a taste or texture that is off putting. Enjoy the feeling and the taste. Definitely helps me relax. Mixes well with water or soda. Helped me not have alcohol while take antibiotics and going to pool parties (if you've ever mixed heat, alcohol, and antibiotics then you understand the danger). Only wish I could find in stores like walmart/target

    Feedback

    Would like to buy in big stores vs vitamin shops across town. Also, all flavors in packets not just cans. Otherwise love!

  • It's nice that I can find a can in my nearby bodega or grocery store. I've nearly tried all the flavors and think they're not bad. I do enjoy the effect it has afterward but I wouldn't place an order for more than 1 at a time.

    Feedback

    Probably a little more carbonation?

  • Perfect way to end the day. Tastes great - not too sweet, but it has more flavor than a regular sparkling water. Definitely feel the effects right away. I would say it makes me feel more relaxed than focused.

  • Wonderful packaging, wonderful brand message - the Recess team has absolutely hit it out of the park!

    Feedback

    More distribution! :)

  • There are tons of adaptogen and CBD drinks out there these days, but this is one of the originals and it still holds up. Each can is fizzy, subtly sweet and super drinkable.

  • Ugh, I really want to like these drinks because the packaging! the super cool flavors! but the aftertaste is just so bad. Also, I don't know how much this bothers other ppl but some of the seemingly creative flavors don't taste original? Will I shamelessly spend money on mediocre products for cute packaging? Yes. If they made new flavors, I would def try them out of curiosity, but I wouldn't want to pay money for these LOL

    Feedback

    No more aftertaste please

  • I first sampled these at a popup in NYC after seeing their buzzy launch online, and then ordered some sets to my house to sample more flavors. I've really come to enjoy them - the flavors are interesting and I don't find them overwhelming. There is a hint of CBD-ish flavor, but I've gotten used to it. However, I don't find that the drink makes me feel much different? I drink them during the workday without noticeable effect. I'm not a big seltzer drinker, and these don't have overwhelming bubbles, so I continue to order for occasional afternoon treats.

    Feedback

    1) I tried some of the Mood line and the messaging seems unclear on the difference. I liked the taste of them less than the original line. 2) I've noticed they've started shipping in plastic-wrapped packs. I emailed customer service (on another matter) and shared my disappointment that they'd transitioned away from recyclable cardboard to introducing thick plastics.

  • Picked these up at a grocery store randomly one night! I think they're a great alternative to soda or alcoholic beverages. They feel elevated in a way that a lot of sodas don't and taste really good. They're pretty pricey for a canned beverage, though.