Taika reviews and discussion

4.1

73% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Creamy, velvety texture
  • Zero-sugar sweet flavor
  • Smooth, low-jitter energy
  • Attractive, distinctive packaging
  • Occasional clumps and chunkiness
  • Inconsistent matcha intensity
  • Bitter or earthy aftertaste
  • Perceptible sweetener aftertaste

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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1,023 reviews and posts

  • For a matcha drink, ready to go, this is pretty nice! I like the smooth and subtle taste. It's not too sweet and I could sip on it for quite a while. I enjoy the small (60mg) caffeine count. It's just what I need when I've reached the afternoon and don't have any more energy, but don't want to be up all night long. I would buy this again, on occasion. The only thing I don't love is the calorie count, 80 calories for a small 8 oz can is quite high. Id like to see it lower, even if it means using sugar alcohols, for me to purchase it more frequently.

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  • I tried the Taika Strawberry Matcha Latte! It was super good. The flavor wasn’t too strong or too sweet. I like that it’s made with macadamia milk opposed to cows milk. Love the zero sugar & that it has adaptogens in it like theanine, lions mane & ashwaganda. It has 60 mg of caffeine which is just enough to give me a little boost but not go overboard. Will definitely be trying again.

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  • I have not heard of Taika before today but I am glad I finally did. Taika's Matcha Latte is a plant-based drink. The company uses macadamia milk instead of cow's milk which is a great alternative for consumers who are lactose intolerance. I thought the drink was creamy and tasty. I felt alert and energized with the 60 mg of caffeine packed into the beverage. I noticed the can says zero sugar so I read the ingredient Erythritol. Personally, I am not a fan of artificial sweeteners but at least it didn't have an aftertaste.

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  • I tried the Mocha flavor and was having to prevent myself from chugging it - it was really tasty. Smooth, rich, packed with flavor and deep mocha goodness. It has a bit of an interesting (not in a bad way) taste, which I assume is from the adaptogens. This may throw some people off, but I didn’t kind it. The coffee was sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. I love the use of monk fruit vs a high fructose syrup. I felt energized and ready to start the day after my drink, which I poured over ice (when the ice melts, you get a bit of a “second drink”, haha!). I am a big fan of the ingredients Taika uses and the fact that their cans are BPA free is great.

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  • Love the Taika macadamia latte, plant based coffee, dairy free! Great tasting great flavor, only 70 calories! The packaging is so adorable too!

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  • It had good, full flavor. Taika did a good job of making a latte that still has good coffee flavor! I preferred it to other shelf-stable bottled and coffee options. I also appreciated that it wasn’t super caloric and that it was zero sugar.

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  • This taste amazing. I have never tried macadamia but now I know I want to try it again. It’s not very coffee type taste which is good for me as I am no coffee fan. Very refreshing in the heat not too sweet

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  • I really like the can, first and foremost! The taste was really smooth and pleasant and it gave me a much needed boost of energy!

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  • I enjoyed the refreshing taste of the Taika matcha latte. I don't always like the taste of canned beverages but in this case I did. Is it something that I'll buy all the time, probably not, but I will pick it up occasionally. I honestly prefer to steep my own matcha tea and then refrigerate, so I am picky in that sense. I did like the size and packaging and it was a nice refreshing change when served over ice.

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  • I tried the Matcha one and love that it had adaptogens like ashwagandha in it and calming ingredients. I did feel that this, alongside the caffeine, provided a really balanced boost of energy. I was calm but uplifted. The matcha flavor was light and delicious and the macadamia milk made it super creamy. In terms of sweetness I did find it to be a little sweeter than I preferred and I would have liked them to use stevia rather than erythritol as that has a distinct aftertaste and often causes digestive issues. Other than that it was a great, fun, uplifting beverage! Love the can design too which really stood out on the shelf.

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  • The matcha latte was tasty. Granted, I rarely consume matcha so wouldn't be able to speak to how it compares to other "good" matcha drinks. With a price point around $4.49, I'm not convinced that it's worth switching from my daily standard coffee.

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  • I wanted something that would mix well with coffee or could even be added to a Ninja Creami recipe! Nice flavor overall and low in calories.

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  • I love this drink! The coffee flavor is delicious and creamy. I love that there is no added sugar and the health benefits of the adaptogens. My only gripe is that the can is too small, I could drink double this amount!

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  • I tried the matcha latte and it tasted good but tasted more grainy and bean-y? than matcha. I also didn't notice the caffeine affecting me too much but that could just be my tolerance level.

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  • I thought the Taika coffee based drink was just okay. I didn't love the taste but it didn't taste bad. It was only mildly sweet, which is a plus. The product boasts that it has zero sugar. Overall, I didn't experience the claims on the bottle of energy, focus, clarity and calm. I actually felt a little more anxious than I was before drinking it.

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  • I was excited to try this green tea matcha latte with macadamia milk. I tried mine after a long day of work on my feet, for a quick energy boost. It was disgusting, So much so that I couldn't finish the can. It's definitely creamy like it says, but it tastes like a bad green tea mixed with a protein shake. This is the first time I'm trying something with matcha tea in it, So I'm wondering if that's it. I cannot recommend this product.

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  • I really enjoyed this matcha drink! I am not a huge matcha fan and for it to be canned I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.

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  • I was really excited to see that there's a product that is packed with all you need to assist with productivity. I was thinking it would still taste like a mocha latte that I would buy from the store. I did not expect it to taste exactly the same, however, I did not anticipate the flavor I encountered. It was surprising, and not in the best way. It tasted nothing like a mocha latte; not at all. Maybe if there were less added adaptogens, it may lessen the medicinal taste I thought it had. I still like the idea they are aiming for however.

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  • I was excited to try this since it has 2 of my favorites. I love matcha and coffee. The matcha latte flavor wasn't there so I got the mocha latte instead. It has a very nice taste for a zero sugar drink. I was surprised by the flavor since I have a sweet tooth and the substitutes can sometimes taste off. Will try the other flavors soon.

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  • I enjoyed the taste of the matcha for it being canned especially liked the fact that it had Macadamia milk. Although the ingredient list is rather long and includes gums which is not preferable to me

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