Taika
4.1 • 1,023 Reviews
Taika creates coffee and matcha made from adaptogens, designed to make you more productive.
4.1
Taika earns largely positive reviews for creamy, zero-sugar canned lattes and matcha that deliver a smooth, jitter-free lift, with macadamia milk, adaptogens (L-theanine, ashwagandha, lion’s mane), and standout flavors like Macadamia Latte, Mocha, and Matcha. Reviews also flag inconsistent texture (clumps/chunkiness), diluted or weak flavor—especially matcha—and occasional bitter or artificial-sweetener aftertaste, making performance and taste variable across cans.
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10mo ago
Really depends on the flavor that you try, but I’ve tried a few and didn’t love any of the flavors. Some flavors were more tolerable than others but there’s a weird aftertaste and film with most. Maybe it’s the Mylk? Plus side is when I poured out the Matcha it was pretty green, some ready to go drinks the matcha typically browns/oxidizes
10mo ago
These are quite tasty. I tried two flavors and would try more. I purchased at sprouts but haven’t seen in any other stores. Threw the package away before photographing but the branding is fresh and nice.
I've tried both the matcha and the mocha lattes. The matcha flavor was really good and didn't taste overly sweet at all. This one is great. The mocha one I didn't like as much, but I also don't like the taste of coffee that much to begin with. Overall I think these are good.
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The packaging is really beautiful on these. That being said, I really didn’t care for these much. The macadamia product has some separation and shelf stability issues. It wasn’t one consistency throughout. Both products were a bit chalky and had this distinct aftertaste that I can’t quite put my finger on (bitter? astringent?) I think they have some work to do on taste and emulsion stability.
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What is Taika?
Taika creates coffee and matcha made from adaptogens, designed to make you more productive.
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At Taika (“magic” in Finnish) we have one mission - fueling creativity. We're the next generation creative energy company. We make a range of award-winning beverages blended with adaptogens designed to make you feel inspired, not wired. Developed by Kal Freese (two-time Finnish Barista Champion and top 10 World Barista Champion), and Michael Sharon (former Facebook product manager) - our software-like development approach combines food science and premium ingredients to create outrageously delicious drinks that are secretly healthy for you - like the world’s first macadamia latte in a can. Taika’s delicious coffee and matcha lattes are made from all natural ingredients, infused with adaptogens with no sugar, unnecessary carbs, or artificial additives. All products are plant-based, keto-friendly and have no added sugar. Current lineup includes Black Coffee, Oat Milk Latte, Macadamia Latte, Mocha Latte and Matcha Latte. Some of the most creative people in the world fuel their best work with Taika, including Oscar and Emmy winning film maker Taika Waititi, the late Virgil Abloh, Grammy award winning musician Ryan Tedder, founder and investor Sophia Amoruso, and science fiction author Hugh Howey among others.
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