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    TRIP drink alternatives: what else to drink if you like TRIP

    What's a good alternative to TRIP drinks?

    The short answer

    TRIP is best known for its magnesium and CBD sparkling drinks, and it does magnesium well — around 120mg per can, more than most rivals. If you want an alternative, the honest question is what you want from the can. For the most magnesium per can, TRIP wins. For a wider evening blend, Grass & Co. Liquid RELAX pairs 70.5mg magnesium citrate with 1,000mg Reishi, 250mg Ashwagandha KSM-66 and B5/B6/B12, with no CBD and no caffeine. For daytime, our caffeine-free FOCUS can (Lion's Mane and ginseng) does a job TRIP's evening-leaning range doesn't.

    TRIP vs Grass & Co. at a glance

    TRIP vs Grass & Co. at a glance
    TRIPGrass & Co.
    Known forMagnesium and CBD sparkling cansMushroom and adaptogen cans, one for each hour
    Magnesium per can~120mg (check current label)70.5mg citrate in Liquid RELAX
    Functional mushroomsNot the focus of the rangeReishi (RELAX), Lion's Mane (FOCUS), Shiitake (POWER)
    CBDYes, in parts of the rangeNo CBD in our drinks
    Daytime optionRange leans calmCaffeine-free FOCUS can; Liquid POWER for caffeine
    Where to buySupermarkets and onlineAmazon UK

    The trade-offs

    TRIP

    • More magnesium per can
    • Widely stocked in supermarkets
    • Strong brand and flavours
    • Less about functional mushrooms
    • CBD cans sit under the FSA 10mg/day advice

    Liquid RELAX

    • Reishi + Ashwagandha KSM-66 + magnesium + B vitamins in one can
    • No CBD, no caffeine
    • Every dose declared, lab reports published
    • Less magnesium per can than TRIP
    • Harder to find on a supermarket shelf

    FOCUS can

    • A caffeine-free daytime alternative
    • Lion's Mane and ginseng
    • Not a calm drink — a different job to TRIP
    The verdict

    If magnesium per can is what matters, stay with TRIP. If you like the TRIP ritual but want mushrooms and adaptogens in the can too — and no CBD — Liquid RELAX is the closest alternative, and the FOCUS can covers the daytime slot TRIP doesn't.

    Where Grass & Co. loses

    TRIP has more magnesium per can (around 120mg vs our 70.5mg), it's in far more shops, and it's a bigger, better-known brand with more flavours. We haven't checked their current recipes in detail, so read their label for the latest numbers.

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    Questions people ask

    What is similar to TRIP drink?
    Other magnesium and adaptogen sparkling drinks — OHMG, and Grass & Co. Liquid RELAX, which pairs magnesium citrate with Reishi, Ashwagandha KSM-66 and B vitamins.
    Does Liquid RELAX contain CBD?
    No. Liquid RELAX has no CBD and no caffeine. It contains 70.5mg magnesium citrate, 1,000mg Reishi, 250mg Ashwagandha KSM-66 and vitamins B5, B6 and B12.
    Which has more magnesium, TRIP or Liquid RELAX?
    TRIP — around 120mg per can against 70.5mg in Liquid RELAX. Liquid RELAX adds mushrooms and adaptogens instead.
    Is there a daytime alternative to TRIP?
    The Grass & Co. FOCUS can is caffeine free, with Lion's Mane and ginseng, designed for mornings and afternoons.

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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.