Recess reviews and discussion

3.9

71% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Stylish matte-can branding
  • Refreshing, lightly sweet flavors
  • Notably calming for some
  • Versatile alcohol alternative
  • Inconsistent flavor intensity
  • Occasional hempy aftertaste
  • Subtle, unreliable functional effects
  • Sometimes low, gentle carbonation

Recess earns mixed reviews: the brand’s calming drinks and powders sometimes work—several users report a noticeable chill, better sleep, or a subtle clarity—yet many feel no effect. Reviewers praise Recess for crisp, lightly sweet flavors like Blood Orange, Peach Ginger, Black Cherry, Blackberry Chai, and Strawberry Rose, stylish matte cans, and a satisfying alcohol alternative, but cite inconsistent flavor strength, occasional hempy/chemical aftertaste, and underwhelming CBD/adaptogen impact.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

481 reviews and posts

  • Love the taste! And LOVE how relaxed and up-beat it makes me feel.

  • love black cherry and grapefruit!

  • Grapefruit Tangerine Mood was equivalent to a Grapefruit Spindrift. No real effect but nice sparkling water.

  • A great alcohol alternative (as someone who doesn’t drink!), lots of options and cute cans. Would buy again for sure!

  • The ultimate love brand. Unmet branding and design. Great but very light flavors. Slight effect.

  • I didn't feel an effect at all, and the Cbd oil really left an interesting coating on the tongue. Not a fan.

  • I think I felt somewhat relaxed and clear-headed, but it was hard to really point fingers on the results. I had the pomegranate hibiscus, which tasted good–not too sweet, but very refreshing. Was $6 I must mention, which made me feel slightly less relaxed.

  • Good taste, doesn’t really make a difference.

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    More flavors and potency.

  • I love the packaging and the concept, but the aftertaste bugs me to the point where I can't drink more than a few sips.

  • I wouldn't go out of my way to buy these, but they are delicious. I don't notice a huge impact from the CBD.

  • Recess tastes good to me, with a minimal funky after-taste, but isn't super memorable that I seek it out, either.

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    The flavor is a bit muted; I'm not sure I could describe a distinctive Recess taste.

  • I've tried a few of the flavors, and I think they're pretty good. I also think the can design and branding are great.

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    I like the concept overall, but I do think there are better tasting / more flavorful options out there.

  • i see these all the time at the grocery outlet and decided to give it a go. i must say the flavor is certainly one to be acquired but if you take into account that it's good for you, then overrall its worth it

  • This stuff is fine. I was curious because I see it everywhere so I splurged. It tastes kind of weird and did not "calm my mind" or "boost my mood." Probably won't be buying again but maybe if it's on sale.

  • I like the fun colored cans and the Matt finish on them. I like the variety of flavors and I like that. It is a healthy alternative to a regular pop. I feel healthy and refreshed after I’m done drinking.

  • Thanks for a good nonalcoholic alternative drinks, the canned preserves, a fresh and crisis and carbonated flavorful I was really impressed with the wide variety of flavor options prominent tastedrinks