Yesterday turned out to be a particularly long day – but that seems to be how Mondays go.
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Wake up to inbox full of “urgent” emails. Check.
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Go grab coffee with the dog. Before I could pay the woman, the dog reaches down and helps herself to the whipped cream on top. Check.
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Boyfriend gets acid in his eye while cleaning his pool. Check.
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Rush boyfriend to eye doctor to make sure he’s okay. (He’s okay.) Check.
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Dog has meltdown because it’s 106 degrees, and she can’t go out to play football. Check.
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Programmer tells me there’s another “short” delay and that coding can be a tricky process. Check.
So, by about 3pm, I head to the fridge to get a Coke. Now, before you cringe, I know – I know, I have really cut down on the sodas. For someone who was rarely allowed to drink the stuff growing up, I developed a full blown addiction to it.
With all of the chaos of the day, I had forgotten that I purchased a Brain Toniq™ the night before and stuck it in the fridge to get it nice and cold.
I popped it open and took a sip. Sweet, but not too sweet. Citrus-y, with a hint of grapefruit. No bubbles. Smooth and cold. Fresh. I admit – I wondered what it would taste like with Vodka – but that’s another blog post altogether.
I sat down next to my boyfriend and handed him the can. He’s one of those strange people who drinks water, not soda.
I asked him if it tasted like Red Bull, and like me, he’d never tasted Red Bull. So if any of you have had both, please leave a comment and let me know. I’m curious.
The Brain Toniq must have been good, because when I got the can back, there were maybe two sips left. Lesson learned. Next time buy two.
What’s In It?
Choline, Eleuthero Root extract (Siberian Ginseng), Rhodiola root powder, DMAE, Blue Green Algae extract, Carbonated water, Organic Agave nectar, natural citrus extracts and citric acid.
What’s not?
No caffeine. No processed sugar. According to the company, “no fake anything.”
Brain Toniq is both Vegan and Kosher.
The company calls its toniq, The Clean and Intelligent Think Drink. Because I shared my can, I can’t attest to the cognitive boost that is supposed to happen. I will say it lifted enough of the afternoon fog to get us both off of the couch and back out into the triple digit heat to finish our day.
My Review
I like that there’s no caffeine. I want something I can drink that won’t keep me up at night. I love that there’s no processed sugar. I clearly need help in this area. The ingredient list looks impressive, and you can research the science on the company’s website. Plus, it tastes good.
I will definitely purchase more, and I will update this post with my results.
Where To Buy It
I purchased mine at Whole Foods, but you can also order by the case via the main website.
Your Turn.
Have you tried Brain Toniq? Leave a comment below and let me know what you think.
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9 Comments On This Post
I had my first braintoniq today. Icy cold, drunk out by the pool. It was refreshing and I liked the light flavor. To me it tasted like kiwi grapefruit and left no icky sweet aftertaste like so many fruity drinks do. I just wish the can was bigger.
I tried my first one today. I like the ingredients in it. I get headaches from drinks loaded with caffeine. Though was surprised a little on the taste. It reminds me a little of that punch you get at all the weddings.
I just “stumbled upon” your site today and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. It’s strange how these things work but Ive had a few of these (not to mention my share of energy drinks) and I think they probably do make my mind a little clearer if not smarter. I also work at a small chain retail store comparable to whole foods and we sell them (but I tried it before I worked there). Brain toniq tastes a lot smoother than red bull and it’s not nearly as sweet. I am no fan of red bull in the first place, it tastes ok but the price is high and caffeine content low compared to most other energy drinks. I have a hunch the immediate effects of brain toniq are probably due to the siberian ginseng. We also sell small cheap vials of panax ginseng and though they taste horrible, they seem to power me mentally and physically through the work day.
I am drinking one as I type this and it definitely has a more refreshing and clear taste than red bull or any other energy drink I have tried(and I have had nearly every energy drink). Red bulls and such are much more potent on taste like you can taste the sugar so it has a kick to it. Whereas this drink is more like flavored water. Aside from taste, I can’t say it’s really affecting my brain in anyway. Surely not keeping me awake so that’s good that’s not what it’s for! I’m going to try it for a few days and see how it goes. I’m studying for a big text next week and get distracted easily so hopefully it helps!
So refreshing to see a drink with ingredients that you can actually read and identify! I will have to try this out.
Thanks for the post.
i drank a brain toniq today and i’m not sure i’d call it smarter per se but i do feel a lot more, how shall i say, clearer in thought or more alert perhaps… come to think of it, i didn’t have too much trouble with the fill in the gap puzzle tonight, maybe it is smarter after all
Good to know! What did you think of the taste?
the taste wasn’t bad at all, perhaps not what i might look for in a beverage, but definitly NOT bad or ‘mediciney’, and i like that its not really fizzy also
So glad you liked the potion! We are distributing Brain Toniq in the Bay Area, in over 50 different outlets. If you live outside the San Francisco area, you can get your very own cans delivered to your door-step: and enjoy this functional beverage when you need it most!