We all need that extra boost of energy sometimes and, when the feeling of exhaustion hits, find ourselves reaching for yet another cup of coffee. Whilst I’ve got nothing against the ‘morning Joe’ (I can’t get enough of it, actually!), having too much isn’t great for our health, especially for people with a sensitivity.
That’s why IKÓ natural energy drinks came up with their range of herbal energy drinks – authentic Yerba Maté tea that comes with no jitters, no crash. Just pure, natural caffeine to keep you going all day long.
IKÓ Natural Energy Drinks
Want good caffeine? IKÓ provides your daily pick me up, without the downsides. Their sparkling energy drink is also packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients, delivering the strength of coffee, benefits of tea and euphoria of chocolate. In addition, IKÓs drinks are free from additives, suitable for vegetarians/vegans and gluten-free.
Their traditional Mate is good for both people and planet – 100% sourced from agroforestry plantations in Brazil. What’s ‘Mate’ you ask? It’s a South American plant-stimulant. Like coffee, but made from leaves and around 30 million people drink it every day.
A sociable drink that ‘energises the mind’, Mate is much more than just tea. It’s a refreshing change of pace that helps you to tap that creative side.
IKÓ’s Maté Tea drinks
Price: £24.00 for 12 (new customers can get a taster pack of 6 for just £6 using the code TRYIKO!
Ingredients: Carbonated Water, Organic Yerba Mate Extract (from Brazil), Agave Syrup, Lime Juice from Concentrate, Vitamins B3, B6, B7 & B12+
Nutrition (per 250ml can):
- Calories – 40
- Carbs (of which sugars) – 10g (10g)
- Protein – 0g
- Fat – 0g
- Caffeine – 40mg
Ingredients and nutritional information based on agave and lime mate tea – exact details for other flavours will vary. The drink has a high caffeine content and is therefore not suitable for pregnant or lactating women.
The three flavours currently on offer include:
- Original Yerba Maté – their signature product
- Agave and Lime – which has a ‘sweet citrus, herbal kick’
- Passionfruit and Mint – with a ‘tangy, minty zing’
The Verdict
IKÓ natural energy drinks are brilliantly refreshing and, after drinking a can mid-morning, kept me feeling energised all day without the need for any additional coffee! All three flavours are also super tasty – sweet and herbal with a light fizz, just as the company described. I think agave and lime might have been my favourite but I also loved the zingyness of the passionfruit and mint. Raving reviewers have hailed the drinks as ‘the new cola’ and ‘the perfect replacement for coffee’ – I would definitely have to agree!
Try a taster pack of IKÓ today for just £6 (that’s 50% off!) using the discount code TRYIKO
