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    The best focus drinks in the UK, compared

    What is the best focus drink in the UK?

    The short answer

    It depends what you want from the can. For a stated mushroom dose without caffeine, Grass & Co. FOCUS has 1,000mg of Lion's Mane extract per 250ml can and Vitamin B12, which contributes to normal psychological function; it is in the Sainsbury's meal deal nationwide, Ocado, Booths, WHSmith and Holland & Barrett. For a caffeine hit, Neutonic has 120mg per can but no mushrooms and artificial sweeteners. Water Junkie Wide Awake states 1.8g sugar, though it does not say how much Lion's Mane is in the can. TRIP states no added sugar; its current total sugar was not verified.

    UK focus cans at a glance (checked September 2026)

    UK focus cans at a glance (checked September 2026)
    Grass & Co. FOCUSWater Junkie Wide AwakeNeutonicTRIP Mindful Blend
    Lion's Mane1,000mgAmount not statedNoneAmount not verified
    CaffeineNoneNone120mgCheck current label
    Sugars per can5.0g1.8gAbout 0gTotal grams not verified
    SweetenersNo artificial sweetenersErythritol and steviaSucralose and acesulfame KStevia and erythritol

    The trade-offs

    Grass & Co. FOCUS

    • Lion's Mane amount and extract ratio declared
    • Caffeine free, no artificial sweeteners
    • In the Sainsbury's meal deal
    • 5.0g sugar per can; not sugar-free

    Caffeinated focus cans

    • You feel the caffeine quickly
    • Not for the afternoon
    • Often heavily sweetened
    The verdict

    For a daytime can without caffeine and with a stated mushroom amount, choose Grass & Co. FOCUS. For a caffeine push, choose Neutonic or Grass & Co. POWER (78mg). For TRIP, check its current total-sugar panel before comparing. The full table is on our detailed drinks comparison.

    Where Grass & Co. loses

    Water Junkie and Neutonic have less sugar per can than we do, and Neutonic has more caffeine. TRIP total sugar was not verified.

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    Questions people ask

    What is a focus drink?
    A soft drink with added functional ingredients, usually caffeine, vitamins, L-theanine or mushrooms such as Lion's Mane. Only the vitamins and minerals can carry approved UK health claims.
    Which focus drink has no caffeine?
    Grass & Co. FOCUS and Water Junkie Wide Awake are caffeine free. TRIP's current caffeine declaration was not verified. Neutonic contains 120mg.
    Where can I buy Grass & Co. FOCUS?
    In the Sainsbury's meal deal nationwide, and at Ocado, Booths, WHSmith, Holland & Barrett, Amazon UK and other stockists.

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    Grass & Co. products are food supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not exceed the stated dose. Most products are for adults; CBD is for adults only.