FAQs

About hydrbrew°

What is hydrbrew°?

hydrbrew° is a functional iced coffee in a 12oz can. It's real coffee with a calibrated functional layer — 85mg of caffeine, 200mg of L-theanine, 200mg of organic Lion's Mane extract, and electrolytes — built for sustained focus without the afternoon crash. It comes in 12-packs, made by a two-person team in Leucadia, California.

Is it actually coffee?

Yes. Coffee is the vehicle — hydrbrew° starts with espresso coffee concentrate from Arabica beans. The nootropic and adaptogen stack (L-theanine, Lion's Mane, electrolytes) is layered on top. If you don't enjoy the taste of coffee, hydrbrew° won't be a match.

Is hydrbrew° an energy drink?

No. Energy drinks are built to maximize stimulation. hydrbrew° is calibrated to a research-backed dose threshold — a deliberately different design goal, not a stronger or weaker version of the same thing.

What does it taste like?

Light, crisp, and clean. A low-acid coffee base with earthy depth and a whisper of natural vanilla — not a heavy or syrupy finish. It isn't competing on roast intensity.

The formula

How much caffeine is in a can?

85mg — about the same as a small cup of coffee, and deliberately light. Research shows cognitive benefits peak around 50–85mg, not at the top of the dose range, so 85mg is calibrated to that peak.

Why only 85mg? Won't more caffeine work better?

More caffeine isn't the same as better focus. Paired with 200mg of L-theanine at a 2:1 ratio, the 85mg dose is calibrated for sustained, precise output — enough to support executive function without tipping into the cortisol spike that makes stronger drinks crash harder.

Will it make me jittery, or crash later?

That's what it's engineered to avoid. L-theanine and Lion's Mane are dosed in so caffeine arrives buffered rather than as a spike — keeping the lift from turning into a jitter, or a crash two hours later.

What else is in it?

255mg of electrolytes (magnesium and potassium), 3g of organic coconut sugar, and 20 calories per can. That's the whole profile — nothing that sits heavy. Full ingredient list: Purified Water, Espresso Coffee Concentrate (Water, Arabica Coffee), Organic Coconut Sugar, Natural Coffee Flavor, Magnesium Chloride, Lactic Acid, L-Theanine (200mg), Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract (200mg), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Natural Vanilla Flavor.

Is hydrbrew° dairy-free and gluten-free?

Yes — hydrbrew° is both dairy-free and gluten-free.

Drinking it

When should I drink it?

It's built for the afternoon slot — the 2pm wall, when a second regular coffee would cost you your evening and your sleep. Expect 2–4 hours of clear, steady work with no wall to hit halfway through.

How do I store it?

Keep it refrigerated, so it's ready to chill whenever you need it.

Orders & shipping

Where do you ship?

We currently ship within the United States only. Shipping is free in the Western US (states west of Colorado); rates for the rest of the US are calculated at checkout.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are fulfilled by our logistics partner, ShipBob. Standard delivery takes 2–5 business days, and you'll get a tracking number by email the moment your 12-pack leaves the facility.

What if my order arrives damaged?

Because hydrbrew° is a consumable, all sales are final unless your order arrives damaged. If it does, contact us at support@hydrbrew.com within 7 days of delivery and we'll make it right.

How do I contact you?

Email support@hydrbrew.com — you're writing to the founders, not a call center.