Curious Elixir
Curious Elixir No. 9 Rosy Rose Kanna Sparkling Cocktail
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What Are Kanna Drinks and Seltzers?
Kanna drinks and seltzers are ready to drink beverages infused with an extract of Sceletium tortuosum, the South African succulent known as kanna. Instead of measuring powder or taking a concentrated shot, you sip a full canned or bottled beverage with the kanna already blended in. The drink format spreads the serving across a whole beverage, which makes it an easy, social way to enjoy kanna in place of alcohol or a soda. Flavors run from sparkling fruit seltzers to smoother still beverages, and many are built around a single measured serving per container.
Styles of Kanna Beverages
There are a few distinct styles on the shelf. Sparkling kanna seltzers are light and carbonated, close to a flavored sparkling water, while still kanna infused drinks have a fuller body and often a juicier flavor. Some beverages are single botanical and feature only kanna extract, and others are blends that pair kanna with kava or other botanicals for a layered profile. Blended kanna kava drinks are popular with shoppers who already enjoy kava beverages and want to combine the two in one can.
| Beverage Style | What To Expect | Good For |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkling seltzer | Light, carbonated, lightly flavored | A crisp soda alternative |
| Still infused drink | Fuller body, juicier flavor | Sipping slowly over time |
| Single botanical kanna | Kanna extract as the only botanical | Keeping it simple |
| Kanna kava blend | Kanna paired with kava | Fans of kava beverages |
How Kanna Drinks Compare to Other Formats
A kanna drink carries its serving in a larger volume of liquid, so it is sipped gradually rather than taken all at once like a shot or a capsule. That makes beverages better suited to a relaxed pace and to settings where you want something to hold and drink. The trade off is portability, since a full can or bottle takes more room than a small shot or a blister of tablets. If you want the sippable experience without carrying a drink, a shot delivers a similar blend in a smaller package, and a gummy or capsule trades the beverage entirely for a pocket sized serving.
| If You Want | Choose |
|---|---|
| A slow, sippable serving | A sparkling or still kanna drink |
| A soda or alcohol alternative | A flavored kanna seltzer |
| Kanna with kava in one can | A kanna kava blended beverage |
| Something smaller to carry | A kanna shot instead of a full drink |
How to Enjoy Kanna Drinks
Most kanna beverages are best served cold, so chill the can or bottle before opening. Treat each container as a single serving unless the label says otherwise, and sip rather than drink it down quickly so you can gauge how a given product fits you. Store sealed beverages in a cool place and shake gently if the label recommends it. Kanna drinks and seltzers at HITT are intended for adults 21 and over.
Reading a Kanna Drink Label
On a kanna beverage, look for the kanna extract amount per can or bottle, the serving count, and whether the drink is a single botanical or a blend. The ingredient list tells you if kava or other botanicals are included, and whether the drink is sweetened or sugar free. A clear label names Sceletium tortuosum and states the serving, which makes it easy to compare one beverage to another. Many brands also carry lab results for the batch, worth a quick look before you buy a case.
Serving Ideas for Kanna Drinks
Kanna seltzers are at their best poured over ice in a glass, which opens up the flavor and keeps the drink cold longer. Still kanna drinks can be sipped straight from the bottle or chilled first, and either style works as a stand in for a soda or a cocktail at a social gathering. Because a beverage is meant to be enjoyed slowly, it pairs naturally with a meal or a wind down moment rather than a quick serving on the move.
Kanna Drinks FAQs
What is a kanna drink?
A kanna drink is a ready to drink beverage infused with Sceletium tortuosum extract. It can be a sparkling seltzer, a still infused drink, or a blend that pairs kanna with kava.
Do kanna seltzers contain alcohol?
Kanna seltzers are botanical beverages and are typically alcohol free. Check the individual product label to confirm the ingredients.
What is a kanna kava drink?
A kanna kava drink is a beverage that blends kanna extract with kava in a single can or bottle, which appeals to shoppers who already enjoy kava drinks.
Where can I buy kanna drinks online?
You can buy kanna drinks and seltzers online at HITT by the can or bottle. Browse the beverages above and compare flavors and extract amounts.
Are kanna drinks sweetened?
It varies. Some kanna seltzers are lightly sweetened or sugar free, while fuller still drinks can be juicier. Check the label for sugar content and sweeteners.