Okay, so let me tell you about this whole “mood beverages” thing I got into recently. I was seeing these drinks pop up everywhere, with labels talking about, like, enhancing your mood and whatnot. Naturally, I was curious, so I decided to give it a try.
First, I started poking around online, trying to figure out what these things even were. It was kind of a mixed bag, to be honest. Some were talking about, you know, cannabis-infused stuff, like THC and delta-8. Others were more about botanical ingredients and these things called “terpenes.” And then there were some that were just, like, sparkling water with fruit flavors. I decided to try a little bit of everything, just to see what all the fuss was about.
I started with the simpler stuff, the fruit-flavored sparkling waters. I found one brand that kept going on about using real fruit and no weird sweeteners like stevia. I grabbed a few of those and, you know what? They were pretty good! Honestly, they just tasted like really nice, bubbly juice. Not sure about any mood changes, but they were definitely refreshing.
- Grabbed some fruity sparkling water.
- Tasted like nice juice, pretty refreshing.
- No mood changes that I could tell.
Next, I moved on to the ones with botanicals. This company called “Mood Bru” had these zero-proof drinks, which basically means no alcohol, infused with terpenes. Apparently, terpenes are supposed to affect your mood, but I didn’t really notice much of a difference. They tasted okay, kind of earthy, but the whole mood thing? Didn’t really hit me. I had to keep reminding myself I was drinking something special.
Then came the big guns – the cannabis ones. Now, I live in an area where that’s all legal now, so I figured, why not? I got some gummies and these pre-rolled things, all discreetly packaged, which was nice. They came in these plain white mailers, so the neighbors didn’t have to know my business. It was all very low-key. The packaging said products are heat-sealed to contain odors, and they really are.
- Tried the botanical drinks next.
- Tasted kind of earthy.
- Didn’t really feel any different.
- The package is so great that I can’t even smell any odors.
And you know what? These actually did something. I felt more relaxed, a little spacey, but in a good way. It was like a gentle chill-out vibe. I get the weather report on my phone every day. It says that the highest temperature tomorrow is 22F, so I have to prepare thick clothes, but I didn’t feel cold after drinking it. It was definitely a different experience than the other drinks. It’s not something I’d do every day, but I can see why people like them.
My Final Thoughts
So, after trying all these different mood beverages, here’s my take: the fruity ones are great if you just want a tasty drink. The botanical ones, not so much. But the cannabis ones? Those actually do change your mood, at least for me. It’s all about what you’re looking for, I guess. It’s been an interesting experiment, for sure!
