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 a small amount of Lion's Mane. 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 you mainly want the lowest sugar, TRIP or Water Junkie.
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 | 100mg Lion's Mane |
| 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 | None |
| Sugars per can | 5.0g | 1.8g | About 0g | 1 to 2g, naturally occurring |
| Calories per can | 20 kcal | 13 kcal | 9 to 15 kcal | About 28 kcal |
| 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, Neutonic or TRIP
- 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
- Only 1 to 2g of naturally occurring sugar per can
- Wide flavour range and a light, easy taste
- Small Lion's Mane amount
- 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. Choose TRIP or Water Junkie if the lowest sugar matters most and the mushroom is a bonus.
On sugar, Water Junkie, Neutonic and TRIP all beat us: TRIP has 1 to 2g of naturally occurring sugar per can and Water Junkie Wide Awake 1.8g, against our 4 to 5g. 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 states 100mg, 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, Water Junkie and TRIP Mindful Blend are caffeine-free.
- 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.
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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.
