What Moment is
Moment was started in 2019 by husband-and-wife founders Faheem Kajee and Aisha Chottani. They pitched it on Shark Tank in 2021 and left without a deal. The brand has since grown from online-only into grocery stores; you'll find it at Walmart, Sprouts, H-E-B, Fresh Thyme and Earth Fare, on Amazon and on Moment's own site.
The cans are 11.5 oz and come in two styles: sparkling (sold as botanical soda) and still (non-carbonated botanical water). There are also mocktail-style flavors and variety packs.
What's in a can
Moment doesn't print amounts for its adaptogen blend. The ingredient list for Blueberry Ginger (from BevNET's product listing) is a good example of what's inside:
- Filtered water, erythritol, blueberry juice concentrate and blueberry essence
- Natural ginger extract and natural jasmine extract
- Malic acid
- Moment's proprietary adaptogen blend, which lists L-theanine and ashwagandha
- Monk fruit and stevia leaf extracts
Per can: 20 calories, 2 g of total sugar with 0 g added, and 6 g of erythritol. Retail listings for other flavors also mention ginseng, hibiscus and summer mint, and put calories at 15 to 20 per can. There's no caffeine.
The flavors people search for
| Flavor | Style | What's listed |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Jasmine | Sparkling | Berry with jasmine; listings mention hibiscus and mint |
| Blueberry Ginger | Still | Blueberry juice, ginger and jasmine extracts |
| Cranberry Ginger | Sparkling | Cranberry and ginger; listings mention hibiscus and mint |
Other flavors we found listed include Strawberry Rose, Cherry Chaga, Mango Chili, Spiced Mango (still) and Blood Orange (still). Moment changes its lineup often, so check what's in stock.
Reviewers on retail listings mostly call the sparkling flavors refreshing and light; a few say the flavor is weaker than they expected, and some notice an aftertaste (common with erythritol and stevia).
Price
At Walmart, checked November 1, 2026: $39.99 for a 12-pack of Blueberry Ginger (about $3.33 a can), and $54 to $59 for 18-pack variety boxes (about $3.00 to $3.28 a can). Prices vary by flavor and store.
Moment vs. other adaptogen cans
| Moment | Hiyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 to 20 | 30 |
| Sugar | 0 g added (2 g total in Blueberry Ginger) | 4 to 5 g |
| Caffeine | None | None |
| Blend amount on the label | Not printed | 1.7 g of adaptogens, nootropics and botanicals |
| Styles | Sparkling and still | Sparkling |
| Price per can | About $3.00 to $3.33 | About $3.75 |
Moment is the lower-calorie, lower-sugar pick, and the only one of the two with still options. Hiyo tells you how much of its blend is in the can. Both are light, everyday drinks. All six adaptogen cans we compared are in the best adaptogen drinks of 2026, and there's a full Hiyo review too.
Who Moment is for
- People who drink sparkling water or iced tea and want a flavored, low-calorie can with no caffeine.
- Anyone who prefers a still drink; most adaptogen brands only make sparkling.
- People avoiding sugar who are fine with erythritol and stevia.
Who might want something else
If you're after an evening drink to replace a beer or a glass of wine, a light botanical water may feel like, well, water. That's where kava comes in: people drink it to unwind at night, and canned kava is ready to drink. See the best kava drinks of 2026.
Who should skip kava
- Kava drinks are for adults 21+. Skip them if you're under 21.
- Skip kava if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Skip kava if you have a liver condition or drink heavily. Kava has been linked to rare cases of serious liver injury.
- Skip it if you take antidepressants (including SSRIs), sedatives, sleep aids or medications that affect the liver, unless your doctor says it's OK.
- Rules on kava vary by place. Check your local rules before you buy.
- One can or shell is one serving. Don't mix kava with alcohol, and don't drive after drinking it.
These are general cautions, not medical advice. If you're unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions people ask
What's in Moment drinks?
Filtered water, fruit juice or extracts, botanicals like ginger and jasmine, and a proprietary adaptogen blend that lists L-theanine and ashwagandha, sweetened with erythritol, monk fruit and stevia. Amounts for the blend aren't printed.
Does Moment have caffeine?
No. Moment's drinks are caffeine-free.
How many calories are in Moment?
15 to 20 calories per 11.5 oz can, with no added sugar. Blueberry Ginger lists 20 calories and 2 g of total sugar.
Is Moment sparkling or still?
Both. Berry Jasmine and Cranberry Ginger are sparkling; Blueberry Ginger, Spiced Mango and Blood Orange come in still versions.
Where can I buy Moment drinks?
Walmart, Sprouts, H-E-B, Fresh Thyme, Earth Fare, Amazon and Moment's own site.
Was Moment on Shark Tank?
Yes. The founders pitched in 2021 (Season 12) and didn't get a deal.
Is Moment the same as kava?
No. Moment is a light botanical drink with L-theanine and ashwagandha. Kava is a different plant, drunk in the evening as an alternative to alcohol.
