Peach Mango Social Tonic 4ct - 48 fl oz

Hiyo is what happens when the sober-curious movement meets serious formulation work. The Peach Mango Social Tonic is a USDA Certified Organic, lightly sparkling drink engineered around adaptogens and nootropics — ingredients with real functional reputations — not carbonated juice dressed up with wellness language.

Each can in this 4-pack delivers a fruit-forward peach and mango flavor profile that reads as a real drink for real occasions: crisp, aromatic, and refreshing without the cloying sweetness of conventional sodas or the hard sell of energy drinks. The organic certification means every botanical and flavoring agent in the formula cleared federal USDA standards — a bar most functional beverages never reach.

Hiyo was built specifically to fill the social gap: the moment at a dinner table, rooftop, or event where you want something in your hand that signals intention, not absence. It's a considered choice, not a compromise.

Store at room temperature; refrigerate before serving for best experience. Suitable for alcohol-free, sober-curious, and mindfulness-driven lifestyles. Each 4-pack contains four 12 fl oz cans.

Ingredients: Carbonated Filtered Water, Organic Erythritol, Organic Flavors, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Peach Juice Concentrate, Organic Mango Juice Concentrate, Organic Lemon Balm Extract, Organic Gum Acacia, Organic Ksm-66 Ashwagandha Extract, Organic Fruit And Vegetable Juice (Color), Citric Acid, Organic Orange Juice Concentrate, Organic Passion Flower Extract, Organic Green Tea Extract* (L-Theanine), Organic Ginger Extract, Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract, Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

Common Questions

What are adaptogens and nootropics, and what do the specific ones in Hiyo actually do?
Adaptogens are botanicals with documented effects on the body's stress-response system, and Hiyo's formula includes two of the most studied: ashwagandha and lion's mane. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has been shown in multiple randomized controlled trials to reduce serum cortisol levels — one 2019 study published in Medicine found a 27.9% reduction in cortisol in participants taking a concentrated root extract over 60 days. Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) contains hericenones and erinacines, compounds that in laboratory and some human studies have been shown to stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis, which plays a role in cognitive function and neural maintenance. L-theanine, technically an amino acid rather than an adaptogen, is the nootropic component — it promotes alpha-wave brain activity associated with calm focus, and at doses of 100–200mg has been studied for its ability to reduce acute stress responses without causing sedation. Together these three compounds address both stress modulation and mental clarity, which is why they're frequently paired in functional beverage formulations.

How does Hiyo compare to a standard sparkling juice or conventional soda in terms of sugar and functional ingredients?
A conventional 12 fl oz can of cola contains roughly 39 grams of added sugar and zero functional botanicals. A typical sparkling juice drink lands between 25–35 grams of sugar per 12 oz and similarly offers no adaptogens, nootropics, or clinically studied compounds. Hiyo uses organic cane sugar and organic fruit juices as its sweetener base, and while exact grams per can should be confirmed on the label, the formulation is designed to use significantly less sugar than conventional sodas by relying on real fruit juice for flavor complexity rather than high-fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners. The meaningful differentiation is the functional stack: ashwagandha, lion's mane, and L-theanine are not present in any mainstream soda or sparkling juice, and achieving therapeutic-range doses of any one of these from food sources alone is effectively impossible. This makes Hiyo a categorically different product in composition, not just in branding.

What does the USDA Organic certification actually mean for a functional beverage like this?
USDA Organic certification is administered under the National Organic Program (NOP) and requires that all agricultural ingredients — including botanical extracts like ashwagandha and lion's mane — be grown without synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or genetic engineering, and processed without most synthetic additives. For a functional beverage, this is a notably high bar because many adaptogen extracts on the market are sourced from regions with minimal agricultural oversight and may contain pesticide residues or heavy metals at levels that would disqualify them from USDA certification. The certification also applies to the organic natural flavors and organic fruit juices, meaning those ingredients were sourced and handled under the same standards. Third-party certifying agents inspect operations annually and review ingredient supply chains, so the certification isn't self-declared — it requires documented chain-of-custody for every organic ingredient. You can cross-reference any brand's organic certificate by searching the USDA's organic integrity database at ams.usda.gov/organic-integrity.

Is Hiyo suitable for people avoiding alcohol entirely, including those in recovery?
Hiyo contains no alcohol — it is formulated as a fully non-alcoholic beverage with no trace fermentation or alcohol-derived ingredients. For people in recovery, a few considerations are worth knowing: the drink does not contain any kava, which is sometimes flagged in recovery communities, and it does not rely on any sedating or intoxicating compounds. The adaptogens and L-theanine work through non-intoxicating mechanisms — ashwagandha modulates the HPA axis, L-theanine promotes relaxed alertness — and neither produces euphoria or impairment. That said, individual responses to botanicals can vary, and anyone managing a specific medical condition or recovery protocol should confirm with their physician or counselor before adding any new functional supplement to their routine, even in beverage form. Hiyo's positioning as a social drink is specifically designed for the alcohol-free context, whether that's a sober lifestyle, a dry month, or simply a non-drinking occasion.

Can Hiyo fit into a low-sugar diet like keto or a strict paleo protocol?
This depends on the specific version of the diet and individual carbohydrate thresholds. Hiyo contains organic cane sugar and organic fruit juices, which are real sugar sources — not zero-calorie sweeteners — so the net carbohydrates per can are nonzero and should be confirmed on the nutrition facts label before assuming compatibility. Standard ketogenic diets typically cap total carbohydrates at 20–50 grams per day, so a single can's sugar content would need to be weighed against that budget. Paleo is generally more permissive of natural sugars from fruit, so Hiyo's use of real peach and mango juice aligns philosophically with paleo principles even if it contributes carbohydrates. For strict keto practitioners tracking macros closely, Hiyo is likely best treated as an occasional social drink rather than a daily staple until you've confirmed the exact sugar content from the label. The functional botanical ingredients — ashwagandha, lion's mane, L-theanine — are compatible with all of these dietary frameworks.

How does Hiyo compare to other functional non-alcoholic drinks like Athletic Brewing, Kin Euphorics, or Curious Elixirs?
These products occupy adjacent but distinct categories. Athletic Brewing makes non-alcoholic craft beer, which is fermented and grain-based — a completely different format with no functional botanical stack and no USDA Organic certification across most of its lineup. Kin Euphorics uses a comparable adaptogen and nootropic approach but is not USDA Certified Organic, relies on proprietary blends that don't fully disclose individual ingredient doses, and is priced at a premium-tier that places it closer to a spirits alternative. Curious Elixirs are crafted as zero-proof cocktail substitutes, typically featuring bitters and botanicals, but are not organic certified and are positioned more as flavor experiences than functional supplement delivery. Hiyo's specific combination of USDA Organic certification, a sparkling lightly sweetened format (closer to sparkling water than a mocktail), and a three-compound functional stack — ashwagandha, lion's mane, L-theanine — makes it more directly comparable to a functional sparkling water than to any of those categories. The peach mango flavor is designed to work in casual, everyday social settings rather than as a direct cocktail replacement.

What should I look for on the label to verify the adaptogen doses are meaningful, not just for show?
The key question is whether the label discloses actual milligram amounts per serving for each functional ingredient. Ashwagandha research has found cortisol-lowering effects at doses of 300–600mg of root extract per day in most clinical trials; L-theanine has been studied for calm-focus effects at 100–200mg; lion's mane cognitive research has used doses ranging from 250mg to over 1,000mg depending on extract concentration. If a product lists these ingredients without specifying mg amounts — or hides them inside a proprietary blend total — it's impossible to know whether the dose is functional or purely symbolic. On Hiyo's label, look for individual ingredient weights listed in the supplement facts or ingredient panel rather than a combined blend figure. If doses are not disclosed, contacting the brand directly to request their certificate of analysis (COA) from a third-party lab is a reasonable step — any reputable functional beverage company should be able to provide this documentation on request.