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Hiyo social tonic review

A light, fruity seltzer with a blend of adaptogens and nootropics. Here's what's in it and who should buy it.

By The Functional Sip · Updated October 31, 2026
The short answer
Hiyo is a good everyday social tonic: 30 calories, 4 to 5 g of sugar, no caffeine, and a 1.7 g blend of adaptogens, nootropics and botanicals in every 12 oz can, at $3.75 a can ($44.99 for 12) at the brand site, checked Oct 31, 2026. It's light and easy. If you want something closer to replacing an evening drink, try kava.
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Hiyo Social Tonic Classic Pack
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What's in Hiyo

Each can contains 1.7 grams of what Hiyo calls adaptogens, nootropics and botanicals, including ashwagandha, lion's mane, L-theanine, lemon balm, passion flower and ginger. It's 30 calories with 4 to 5 grams of sugar, and there's no caffeine.

What is a social tonic?

"Social tonic" is the name Hiyo uses for its alcohol-free sparkling cans. For what the term means and how Hiyo stacks up against the rest, see the best social tonics.

Hiyo vs. other social drinks, by the numbers

Brand-site one-time prices and label facts, checked Oct 31, 2026. We list ingredient amounts only where the brand publishes them.

DrinkCan sizeActives (as the brand lists them)Calories / sugarCaffeinePrice per can at brand site (checked Oct 31, 2026)Buy
Hiyo Social Tonic12 fl oz1.7 g blend: ashwagandha, L-theanine, lion's mane, lemon balm, passion flower, ginger. Per-ingredient amounts not published30 / 5 g (3 g added)None$3.75 ($44.99 for 12)Check price on Amazon
De Soi Très Rosé8 ozLion's mane, reishi, L-theanine; the page says "over 1000mg" for its blend35 / not shown in the page textNot stated$5.00 ($60 for 12) · $4.00 ($192 for 48)Check price on Amazon
Kin Spritz
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8 fl ozRhodiola, 5-HTP, GABA, L-theanine. Amounts not published30 / 4 g50 mg$4.75 ($57 for 12) · $3.75 ($90 for 24)Brand site
BBCo Kava Orange Dream
Our review
12 oz can, sparkling600 mg kava root isolate; linked lab report (Feb 2025 batch): 59.7 mg total kavalactones50 (can front), 68 (supplement panel) / 17 gNot stated; no caffeine source in the ingredients$9.00 (4, $36) · $8.50 (12, $102) · $8.25 (24, $198)Shop

Hiyo is the cheapest per can of these three in a 12-pack and the only one in a 12 oz can. Kin Spritz is the one to skip in the evening because of its caffeine.

Flavors

Blackberry lemon, peach mango, strawberry guava, watermelon lime, passion fruit tangerine, pineapple coconut and apple cinnamon, plus Classic and Tropical variety packs.

Price

$44.99 for a 12-pack at the brand site, or $3.75 a can (checked Oct 31, 2026). Each flavor's 12-pack is the same price.

Who it's for

Who might want something else

If you're looking to replace the after-work beer or the glass of wine, Hiyo may feel too light. That's where kava comes in. See our Hiyo vs. kava comparison.

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Sources

Hiyo's Classic pack page (price, can size, nutrition panel, the 1.7 g blend), De Soi's Très Rosé page and Kin's Kin Spritz page, all checked Oct 31, 2026. Botanical Brewing figures come from its product page and the lab report linked there.

Questions people ask

What's in Hiyo?

A 1.7 g blend of adaptogens, nootropics and botanicals including ashwagandha, lion's mane, L-theanine, lemon balm, passion flower and ginger.

Does Hiyo have caffeine?

No.

How much does Hiyo cost per can?

$3.75 a can at the brand site: $44.99 for a 12-pack, checked Oct 31, 2026.

How many calories are in Hiyo?

30 calories per can, with 4 to 5 g of sugar.