Admittedly, I'm a sucker for anything blue; it's my favorite color afterall. And anything blue in the edible world tends to be pretty healthy for us. So soon as I laid eyes on this product, I knew I had to try it.
The taste is satisfactory. Blue raspberry happens to be my favorite flavor of anything, but usually onky found in artificial flavoring and you'll rarely find it in a natural product. That being said, don't expect this to taste like a blue Jolly Rancher or one of those blue popsicles we used to suck on as kids. What the flavor does is mask the taste of the not-so-tasty healthy ingredients hidden in this product and it does that more than well enough in my opinion. For A health product this tastes just fine (I mean, I'm used to drinking unflavored concotions that would send even the most seasoned healthnut running for the hills). With low sugar you won't feel guilty after taking this product and you can fit it into a low carb lifestyle.
The marketing is genius. I'm not usually one to be sucked into marketing...I'm a back label reader. But something about this marketing just lulls you in. The label is gorgeous: clever names for products, vibrant colors, cool little art littering the product relevant to what's inside.
Price wise I would say it's reasonable for what you're getting, there's quality ingredients here, albeit a little on the high side. Probably around what you'd pay for other high-end preworkout or energy mixes. Kos products are interesting and usually have a fair price point vs what you will find with similar products and that's what drove me to want to explore their options. With 28 servings, this will last you roughly a month.
Energy/effects: my only gripe is I'd like a bit more caffeine, a bit more of a kick. Coming from a recovering energy drink addict, I'm used to the 150-160mg range. However, I do think the adaptogens and other goodies in this product will prove to make up for the deficit in caffeine. And maybe I'll get used to this amount over time.
Overall I think this is an amazing product and, unless I come across somwthing even cooler, I'm likely to be a repeat customer. If you're like me and looking to replace that bland, acidic daily coffee (blegh), or kick that not-so-healthy energy drink habit, I would say this is worth trying. The exotic, natural blue hue of the product will have anyone seeing it thinking you're drinking Blue koolaid, and the exotic ingredients will have you feelin good.
Product contains at least 95% organic material.
As certified by
USDA Organic
USDA Organic
USDA Organic is protected by law, inspected by experts, traced from farm to store, and shaped by public input. USDA develops and enforces the organic standards, which require products to be produced using farming practices that maintain and improve soil and water quality, minimize the use of synthetic materials, conserve biodiversity, and avoid genetic engineering, among other factors. Crops can be certified organic if they’re grown without prohibited substances such as most synthetic fertilizers and pesticides for three years prior to harvest. Livestock are raised on pasture and treated humanely without growth hormones or antibiotics. Organic products do not contain GMOs or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Products that contain a minimum of 95 percent organic ingredients and use the USDA Organic seal are part of Climate Pledge Friendly.
