Taika
a year ago
I received one can of Taika for free via Thingdrop (macadamia latte). I tried it chilled with a friend and we really enjoyed it. The taste is pleasant (which we weren't expecting upon seeing that it's sugar-free), very milky and sweet. Definitely the same category of drink as a Starbucks Macchiato. I liked the strong macadamia flavor. Unfortunately I can't speak to how it compares with normal coffee (the adaptogen / productivity angle), I don't know how to measure that, although anecdotally I did feel energetic after drinking it (though not as much as I would after coffee) and didn't get a harsh caffeine crash like I would after a coffee. I would buy this with my own money instead of the Starbucks Macchiato, which is usually my go-to.