Recess reviews and discussion

3.9

71% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Elegant, minimalist packaging aesthetic
  • Light, refreshing flavor profiles
  • Notably calming, subtle effect
  • Versatile nonalcoholic cocktail alternative
  • Inconsistent functional effects
  • Faint, sometimes medicinal flavors
  • Occasional bitter aftertaste
  • Soft, low carbonation mouthfeel

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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480 reviews and posts

  • this has become my fun little treat when i want to feel fancy. i don’t drink alcohol anymore and this has been my wind down drink to treat myself at the end of the day. delicious and healthy

  • Love Recess, especially peach ginger, but wish it was a bit cheaper! Think it calms me down?

  • I've tried a couple flavors of Recess, and the taste isn't my favorite. I tend towards simple sparkling waters like bubly or la croix, and Recess is a lot more flavored than either of those. In terms of the calming effect, I believe that it have some impact, although it could have been placebo.

  • I felt a difference in drinking this. It tasted good too! Great for after a long day of work

  • Recess drinks are a refreshing vibe in a can! Packed with calming adaptogens and delicious flavors. They're the perfect pick-me-up to de-stress and reenergize. Sip your way to a relaxed state of mind. 🍹🧘‍♀️

  • I'm meh about this product. I love the branding, I love the ingredients... I find their flavors to be bland and I think they need a higher dose of hemp to actually feel a shift in your nervous system. I'll stick to taking pure CBD oil.

  • These drinks are flavorful, but I haven’t felt any different (e.g., calmer) after consuming.

  • One of the better CBD canned drink options, I feel the effects in a noticeable way (calming).

  • I love these!!! They really do have a calming effect! I think they are a little bit pricey but they will relax you and feel like you are taking a break! I will say some of the flavors taste better than others and you must drink this cold.

  • It’s like healthy Mountain Dew that helps you vibe. You can catch me watching love is blind wavy af on some recess.

  • I love Recess, another brand I would love to have at Wear Many Hats events. I ran into one of their vans that give out Recess and they hooked it up with all the flavors. Great brand, great taste. It relaxes me.

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    Tasty and love that the brand is transparent.

  • They are good. I don’t think they are worth the price unfortunately.

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    Very club soda taste and there is 10mg of hemp in the calm ones which you could definitely tell.

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  • All the flavors are so delicious, and I really do notice that they relax me. I love having one as I’m winding down for bedtime.

  • Just ok! Sweet sparking water. Don’t love the flavors or taste.

  • It's just a seltzer. I felt no effects and the flavor was nothing to write home about. The real draw of the product is the branding and packaging.

  • I LOVED the idea of Recess when I ordered it, but could never get past the taste of the drinks in order to find out if there were truly any benefits. There is still one in my fridge waiting for someone to drink it.

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    Taste could be improved. I also would love to know what specific benefits to look for after consuming.

  • Cherry flavor was good but a bit sweet for me. A bit pricy for what it does, compared to other offerings. I mayyybe felt calmer but it did not "boost my mind".

  • Very delightful to sip on. The flavors are refreshing and I do feel a sense of calm during my workday if I drink one.