Luckily, there are a treasure trove of
drinks out there that taste good and feel good. Whilst we may have our forever
favourites, I’ve found that it’s the hidden gems that spark my curiosity and
stick in my mind. Every retailor has its own unique concoction of options, and
so I’ve been inspired; here are my 5 best quirky hydrating brands that deserve your
attention this summer!
Calm
and Collected 😌
Water is soooo 2018 years ago; flavored
water gives a buzz which makes them the most refreshing of any on this list. Dash Water instantly stood out for
having BEAUTIFUL packaging; something I’m actually proud to hold, a work of art
which fits my self-identity. Using British spring water alongside wonky fruit
and vegetables (which would otherwise go to waste) for flavoring, this stands out
as a brand with British values and a unique sharp test I’d encourage anyone to
test.
Sibberi Tree Water blew me away at its unique way of
flavouring. I’m not sure if this is a common idea in other countries, but Sibberi
water…is not water. It’s TREE SAP! Drilling small holes into Bamboo, Maple and
Birch trees 5 liters of sap is collected per day, which offers a selection that
have 4x less sugar then coconut water! I’ve tried the maple water and I was
hooked; it really tastes like maple syrup!
Sadly as with many of these start-up
brands, they have not succeeded and Sibberi is no longer updating its social
media. Whilst not as delicious, I have found an alternative Maple brand, Drink Maple, which is well worth a try as
the taste is really unique and curious.
Punch
Packers 😵
Of course water is an instant choice, but
why not add some surprise health benefits in too? WOW are the hipsters of the drinks world; I bet many
conservative people wouldn’t even dare to try them. With one collection being
black from charcoal and another including the power-house of chia seeds
(offering a peculiar texture sensation), Wow shows that there is still
innovation to be had, wherever you go – Live
life in the wow!
And of course, Wellman is known for being your all-in-one vitamin brand and their
carbonated drinks include B vitamins, thus not offering the short term boost caffeine
does, but instead a normal, slow energy release which reduces fatigue. Getting
its sweetness from botanicals such as Ginseng (which naturally have low caffeine
levels) this offers the nearest taste-wise to sugary drinks whilst being
positive for your body.
Wild
Card! 😱
I emailed lots of drinks companies I was
wanting to feature simply asking how they would like me to frame discussion.
None got back to me (Evian actually
replied with a stock text saying they get many requests for ‘sponsorships and
partnerships’, clearly not reading my email at all) – but one did.
And they
tick all the boxes.
JustBee is a British start-up inspired by the dwindling
numbers of Bees. Using nectar from meadows, gardens and farmland in Britain and
Europe, their water is sweetened by a single
drop of honey. However, this is not the end of the game – out of all the
brands here, this is the one that truly cares about their community. You can
request free seeds to encourage wild flowers to grow, and on their website is a
template letter you can send to your MP enforcing the danger of harmful
pesticides. The drinks themselves are sweet but not heavy, having the
instant-hydration feeling of water whilst also being 500ml when many healthy
drinks can leave you unsatisfied in smaller portions – making this the clear
winner for a hydration kick on this list!
🐝
My dissertation is dragging and I was really worried I had missed my window to talk about this topic – but with the sun smiling non-stop, all these drink gems can have a chance to shine! Have you found any special brands of you own?
Just Bee sent me their drink selection to try, but all
thoughts are my own.
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