Functional drinks compared: Grass & Co., TRIP, Neutonic and Water Junkie
Which functional drink should I buy: Grass & Co., TRIP, Neutonic or Water Junkie?
These four drinks do different jobs. Neutonic is a caffeinated productivity can with 120mg caffeine, citicoline and no mushrooms. TRIP is an easy-drinking calm can built around 120mg Magnesium with Lion's Mane (current amount not verified). Water Junkie and Grass & Co. both make a Lion's Mane focus can and a Reishi evening can, but Grass & Co. states 1,000mg of mushroom extract per can while Water Junkie does not publish an amount. Grass & Co. adds a third option, POWER, for when you do want caffeine. If you want a stated mushroom dose with no caffeine, Grass & Co.; if you want caffeine and focus in one can, Neutonic; if total sugar matters, check the current nutrition panel rather than a no-added-sugar statement.
Focus cans, as each brand publishes them (checked September 2026)
| Grass & Co. FOCUS | Water Junkie Wide Awake | Neutonic | TRIP Mindful Blend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can size | 250ml | 250ml | 330ml | Check label |
| Mushroom extract | 1,000mg Lion's Mane | Lion's Mane, amount not stated | None | Lion's Mane listed; current amount not verified |
| Other actives | 250mg Panax Ginseng, Vitamin B12 | Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Lavender, Vitamins B5 and B6 | 500mg citicoline, 400mg L-Theanine, 400mg Rhodiola, 200mg Ginseng, 8 B vitamins | 120mg Magnesium, lemon balm, chamomile |
| Caffeine | None | None | 120mg | Check current label |
| Sugars per can | 5.0g | 1.8g | About 0g | No added sugar; total grams not verified |
| Calories per can | 20 kcal | 13 kcal | 9 to 15 kcal | Varies by flavour; 23 kcal Elderflower Mint / 30 kcal Apple Blossom |
| Sweeteners | No artificial sweeteners | Erythritol and stevia | Heavily sweetened: sucralose and acesulfame K | Stevia and erythritol |
| Where to buy | Sainsbury's (meal deal, nationwide), Ocado, Booths, WHSmith, Holland & Barrett, Amazon UK and more | Brand site, Holland & Barrett and WHSmith | Brand site and retailers | Supermarkets and brand site |
Evening and energy cans
| Grass & Co. RELAX | Water Junkie Dream | Grass & Co. POWER | Neutonic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushroom extract | 1,000mg Reishi | Reishi, amount not stated | 1,000mg Shiitake | None |
| Caffeine | None | None | 78mg | 120mg |
| Sugars per can | 4.0g | Low, check label | 5g | About 0g |
The trade-offs
Grass & Co.
- 1,000mg of mushroom extract stated on every can, the highest here
- Three cans for three moments, including a caffeinated one
- Easy to find: Sainsbury's meal deal nationwide, Ocado, Booths, WHSmith and Holland & Barrett
- More sugar per can than Water Junkie or Neutonic; TRIP total sugar not verified
- Not every flavour is stocked in every shop
Water Junkie
- Very low sugar and calories
- Lion's Mane, Reishi and Chaga cans, plus a wider flavour range
- Does not say how much Lion's Mane or Reishi is in each can
- Sweetened with erythritol and stevia
Neutonic
- Most caffeine and the broadest nootropic formula here
- Almost no sugar, larger 330ml can
- No mushrooms
- Heavily sweetened with artificial sweeteners
- Too much caffeine for the afternoon for many people
TRIP
- No added sugar according to its UK pages
- Wide flavour range and a light, easy taste
- Current Lion's Mane amount not verified
- The calm story rests mainly on Magnesium
Choose Grass & Co. if you want a stated, proper mushroom dose without caffeine, an evening can and a caffeinated one from the same range, and the easiest to pick up in a Sainsbury's meal deal. Choose Neutonic if caffeine is the point. Check current total-sugar figures before ranking TRIP against these cans.
Water Junkie Wide Awake states 1.8g sugar, against our 4 to 5g. Current total-sugar figures for TRIP were not verified. On caffeine for a hard push, Neutonic has more.
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Questions people ask
- Which functional drink has the most Lion's Mane?
- Grass & Co. FOCUS states 1,000mg of Lion's Mane extract per 250ml can. TRIP Mindful Blend lists Lion's Mane, but its current amount was not verified; Water Junkie Wide Awake lists Lion's Mane but does not say how much is in the can, and Neutonic contains none.
- Which of these drinks has caffeine?
- Neutonic has 120mg per 330ml can and Grass & Co. POWER has 78mg per 250ml can. Grass & Co. FOCUS and RELAX and Water Junkie are caffeine-free. TRIP's caffeine declaration was not verified from the current UK pages reviewed.
- Is Neutonic a mushroom drink?
- No. Neutonic is a caffeinated nootropic drink built on citicoline, L-Theanine, Rhodiola and Ginseng. It contains no mushroom extract.
Keep reading
- The label questionFruiting body vs mycelium
- The format questionCapsules vs powder vs drinks
- The ingredient questionLion's Mane vs Reishi vs Cordyceps vs Maitake
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.
