The 8 Best Adaptogen and Functional Drinks in Canada (2027)
Sophie Grant
Non-Alcoholic Wine & Ready-to-Drink Expert
Looking for the best adaptogen drinks in Canada? We ranked the functional drinks our customers bought most at Upside Drinks over the last 90 days, kept one flavour per brand, and listed what is actually in each can or bottle: the functional ingredients on the label, the sugar per 100 mL and the price.
Adaptogen drinks are non-alcoholic drinks made with plant and mushroom extracts such as ashwagandha, ginseng or reishi, often paired with L-theanine. The brands describe them as calming or mood-lifting. We report what the brands say and what is on the label, not the effects.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Some ingredients, such as ashwagandha, 5-HTP or valerian, may not suit pregnancy or some medications: check with your doctor.
Quick Picks: The Best Adaptogen Drinks at a Glance
| Drink | Key functional ingredients | Caffeine | Sugar / 100 mL | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiyo Blackberry Lemon | Ashwagandha (KSM-66), L-theanine | Not listed | 1.4 g | $5.99 / 355 mL |
| De Soi Très Rosé | Lion’s mane, saffron, L-theanine | Not listed | 3.3 g | $5.99 / 237 mL |
| Daydream Cucumber Lime | Ginseng, schisandra, moringa, hemp seed oil | None (per the brand) | 0 g | $4.99 / 355 mL |
| Sentia GABA Black | Botanical blend, vitamins B1 and B6 | Not listed | 6.4 g | $64.99 / 500 mL |
| Collective Arts Botany Unwind (Lemon, Ginger, Chamomile) | Ginseng, L-theanine, magnesium, B vitamins | Not listed | 1.4 g | $4.49 / 355 mL |
| Little Saints Negroni Spritz | Reishi mushroom, botanical terpenes | Not listed | 0 g | $6.99 / 237 mL |
| Drømme Calm | L-theanine, ashwagandha, 5-HTP, valerian, lion’s mane | Not listed | 13.6 g | $53.99 / 750 mL |
| Kin Bloom | Schisandra, ashwagandha, damiana, L-theanine | Not listed | 2.5 g | $5.99 / 237 mL |
Prices are for a single can or bottle, at time of writing. Sentia and Drømme are poured in small servings (25 mL and 44 mL), so their sugar per serving is 1.6 g and 6 g.
How We Picked the Best Adaptogen Drinks
- Sales: we ranked each brand by the units our customers bought over the last 90 days, across all flavours.
- One flavour per brand: to cover more options.
- Label first: ingredients and sugar come from the ingredient list and the nutrition panel.
- In stock in Canada: every product ships from our Canadian warehouses.
1. Hiyo Blackberry Lemon
Price: $5.99 / can (355 mL) / Buy Now
Hiyo is the best-selling adaptogen line at Upside Drinks.
Blackberry Lemon lists organic KSM-66 ashwagandha and L-theanine from green tea on its label, with 30 calories and 5 g of sugar per 355 mL can. The brand calls the feeling it is going for "the float".
Things We Like
- Our best-selling adaptogen line
- 30 calories: per 355 mL can.
- Vegan and gluten-free
2. De Soi Très Rosé
Price: $5.99 / can (237 mL) / Buy Now
De Soi was our second best-selling functional line.
Très Rosé is built on lychee-grapefruit and raspberry juice with champagne vinegar and rooibos, and lists lion’s mane mushroom, saffron and L-theanine. The label shows 13 calories and 3.3 g of sugar per 100 mL.
Things We Like
- Wine-style: built on champagne vinegar.
- Lion’s mane and saffron
- Vegan and gluten-free
3. Daydream Cucumber Lime
Price: $4.99 / can (355 mL) / Buy Now
A Canadian sparkling water, and the only drink on this list that publishes its doses: 50 mg of ginseng, 50 mg of schisandra, 30 mg of moringa and 10 mg of hemp seed oil per can, according to the brand.
The label shows 0 g of sugar and 10 calories, and the brand states it has no caffeine.
Things We Like
- 0 g sugar: 10 calories per can.
- Made in Canada
- Doses listed: for each ingredient.
4. Sentia GABA Black
Price: $64.99 / bottle (500 mL) / Buy Now
Sentia is a UK botanical spirit poured in 25 mL measures, which the brand designs around GABA, the brain’s calming messenger.
Black has spiced pepper, earthy and smoky bitter notes, per the brand, and 9 calories per 25 mL serve.
Things We Like
- About 20 serves: per 500 mL bottle.
- Mixes like a spirit: with tonic or soda.
- 9 calories: per 25 mL serve.
5. Collective Arts Botany Unwind (Lemon, Ginger, Chamomile)
Price: $4.49 / can (355 mL) / Buy Now
Made by Collective Arts in Canada, Botany Unwind lists ginseng extract, L-theanine and magnesium bisglycinate, plus vitamin C and B vitamins, on a base of lemon juice, honey and coconut water.
The label shows 25 calories and 5 g of sugar per 355 mL can.
Things We Like
- Made in Canada
- Magnesium and B vitamins: on the label.
- Gluten-free
6. Little Saints Negroni Spritz
Price: $6.99 / can (237 mL) / Buy Now
Little Saints builds every cocktail on organic reishi mushroom extract, which the brand says is 70% beta glucan, plus botanical terpenes.
Negroni Spritz has bitters, orange rind and juniper notes, per the brand, with 0 g of sugar and 5 calories per 237 mL can.
Things We Like
- Sugar-free: 5 calories per can.
- A Negroni-style aperitif
- Organic reishi
7. Drømme Calm
Price: $53.99 / bottle (750 mL) / Buy Now
Drømme Calm is a 750 mL bottle from San Diego meant to be poured in 44 mL servings, with the longest functional list here: L-theanine, 5-HTP, ashwagandha, valerian root, lemon balm and lion’s mane.
It is sweetened with organic maple syrup, so expect 6 g of sugar per serving. Valerian and 5-HTP are the two ingredients on this list most worth checking with a doctor if you take medication.
Things We Like
- The longest functional ingredient list: on this page.
- About 17 servings: per bottle.
- Ginger, molasses and melon: notes, per the brand.
8. Kin Bloom
Price: $5.99 / can (237 mL) / Buy Now
Kin Euphorics is one of the brands that made the category known in the US. Bloom lists schisandra, organic ashwagandha, damiana and L-theanine, with strawberry, white grape and rosemary flavours.
The label shows 35 calories and 6 g of sugar per 237 mL can.
Things We Like
- Vegan and gluten-free
- Small 237 mL can
- Fruit-forward: strawberry and white grape.
What Is an Adaptogen?
Adaptogen is a term used for plants and mushrooms, such as ashwagandha, ginseng, schisandra or reishi, that are traditionally associated with helping the body cope with stress. In drinks, brands often pair them with nootropics like L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea.
The research on these ingredients is still limited, and the doses in a drink are usually smaller than in supplements. That is why we list the ingredients, and the doses when the brand publishes them, and leave the effects to the brands’ own words.
Some ingredients are not for everyone. Ashwagandha, 5-HTP, valerian and ginseng can interact with some medications and are generally not recommended during pregnancy. If that applies to you, ask your doctor first.
Shop Adaptogen Drinks at Upside Drinks
Every drink above is in stock and ships across Canada. Browse our full wellness and energy collection, or shop by mood: calm and relaxing drinks and focus drinks.
FAQ: Adaptogen Drinks
What is the best adaptogen drink?
By sales at Upside Drinks, Hiyo is our best-selling adaptogen line, followed by De Soi and Daydream. For zero sugar, Daydream and Little Saints.
Do adaptogen drinks contain caffeine?
Most drinks on this list do not list caffeine, and Daydream states it has none. If you want caffeine, look at our natural energy drinks, such as Collective Arts Botany Energy (120 mg of green tea caffeine per can, per the brand).
Are adaptogen drinks alcohol-free?
Yes. Every drink on this list is non-alcoholic, and Sentia is labelled under 0.5%.
Can I drink adaptogen drinks while pregnant?
Talk to your doctor first. Several common adaptogens, including ashwagandha and ginseng, are generally not recommended during pregnancy, and some ingredients can interact with medications.
How many calories are in an adaptogen drink?
On this list, from 5 calories (Little Saints) to 35 calories (Kin Bloom) per can. Sentia has 9 calories per 25 mL serve and Drømme 30 per 44 mL serve.
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