Hey friends, I’d love us to do this in the comment section: rather than write hundreds of comments on what we dislike in alternatives (& specifically their marketing) let’s comment on WHY we LOVE coffee and the positive impact it’s allowed. Cool? 🙋🏻♂️ and please leave a like if you agreed with anything I stated in the video.
You should know the the latest research indicates that coffee like green tea separated from milk for two hours promotes longevity. Also it has been shown in one study that it can cause metabolic syndrome in about one in 10 people.
I appreciated this review. I saw the Mudwtr commercial video about it being more healthy, adds to good sleep, and how it gets us out of the hustle of life. It was not speaking to those that value coffee for its essence and flavor, but rather to those that use caffeine to get us through more work or to continue unhealthy late nights. I do appreciate that concept too. The one thing that is needed to address is the additives people use in coffee. We dont want to blame coffee/caffeine for what sugar is doing to us. I think Im more addicted to the sweet coffee enjoyment than the caffeine. I have more concern for my sugar intake with my personal coffee blend, than the caffeine.
I agree with you on the marketing of MUDWTR but, I do love their beverage. It definitely suits me more than coffee although, I love the taste and smell of coffee. But, coffee does not make me feel good - it just makes me tired or sleepy and there is some kind of uneasiness I feel after drinking coffee. In contrast, MUWTR makes me feel so good - not in an excited way but more calm and a steady stream of energy that lasts me for a long time. But, I like the taste of coffee.
@@banksy2870 decaf coffee is required by law to have like 97% of caffeine removed… the standard cup of coffee has 120-150 mg of caffeine while a decaf cup has 2mg
wow "Coffee is so much more than caffeine" So simple and profound - some of the craziest, encouraging, happy, sad and challenging conversations have come over cups of coffee - of course being delicious is a factor but nothing beats sitting and sharing hearts with friends over some brews - this is why I love coffee! Thanks Kyle :)
Yeah I used to love coffee, dranked it every day and sometimes even 2X a day oops... Now I cannot drink it anymore and I actually had to find out in a very bad way, one afternoon I was coming out of work, tired I went to Starbucks and got a Grande Caramel Macchiato and I'm like yeah I need to caffeine, little did I know what was about to happen... So I start sipping and sipping on my Starbys and like an hr later I feel the effects, I start shaking and my heart beat is accelerated, suddenly I feel weird cold sweat dripping from my forehead and was feeling dizzy... I start panicking, luckily I'm in Wendys rn so I ask if I can buy 2 milks and I drank those fast and continue to eat my food fast... I had to pretend I was ok because well I was surrounded by strangers so I was there for atleast an hour and half... Though a nice lady who worked there did ask if I was ok, I guess she did see me I wasn't and I told her what happened and she told me never to drink strong coffee on empty stomach, I told her I drank coffee on empty all the time but this has never happened to me so idk why this happened, I guess I can't drink strong coffee anymore... That was the last day I drank strong coffee, now if I wanna drink it it's in very small quantity like decaff... Coffee isn't great either since it dehydrates u, it irritates stomach when it's hot coffee and makes u jittery and irritable if u don't drink it everyday so it's technically a drug...
One aspect I love the most from coffee is the experimentation part; the beans, the grind size, the temperature, the method, etc For me, it's a creative and science process that can't be directly replaced by something instant, and it is a good conversation starter as well
Then I’d say it’s not aimed at you, from the looks of it it’s aimed at your regular, wake up in the AM grab a coffee and banana and head to work type person. Not for the “connoisseur”
@@cerberus3426 There are two very different sides of the coffee industry, that's one of them. The quick stuff that isn't really that good, that people drink in the morning for a boost. There are millions of people that don't really care what coffee they're drinking, and they make up a lot of the consumers. Then the other side is people who will pay top dollar for the good stuff, and while there are less of them they pay for a more premium product.
After using Mud Wtr and finishing the entire can over the course of a few months here are my thoughts. I give kudos to their marketing team as I saw lots of ads for it with some cool hipster dude, painting art, and drinking it out of a cool looking hipster mason jar and was like I want to drink a cool alternative coffee out of a hipster mason jar too and they made it sound so good. So I was excited when I got it, the cool mixer, the packets, the stickers, the works. The excitement wears off once you start to make it. It does not mix well for starters. It is pretty good tasting but nothing exciting. It’s not something that will replace coffee but instead seems like a drink to supplement coffee like if you have coffee in the morning but then want something later in the day with less caffeine you might opt for this. Or you can mix a teaspoon of it into a cup of half caff coffee as the cocoa, cinnamon, turmeric can give your coffee some added depth and flavor. So it was OK but I would not buy it again for 2 main reasons 1) cost, it is very expensive for the amount you get 2) it is hard to mix for someone used to using KCups with a dash of oat milk (no mixing needed), this was a pain to prepare. If they lowered the price and made the product mix better I’d try it again but until then nope.
I love that coffee always allowed time after dinner for the adults at the table to "talk shop". As I grew up and eventually loved coffee, it became an opportunity for me to share my passion with others around me: science. Science is more important than separation of ideas. It brings concepts together to celebrate differences. :). Awesome video my fellow Canadian :)!!!
@@nickbeach1015 scientists questioning science is not science? :). Love it :)! Lol. I remember when I first learned the world is flat. People never question why the world is round :D. I jest. :).
@freezingsunbreaka I was making a funny at everyone who questioned Dr Truth Science during the covid pandemic. I hope during the pandemic you stood up for science ,and questioned the quacks who spouted those sentiments...
@@nickbeach1015 Sorry. I feel like we're about to enter territory best reserved for in person conversations. I think you and I both like to make jokes and unless it's face to face, we have no idea what the other bro thinks. :). Go coffee :D!!!
Cannot thank you enough for this excellent response to the Mud Water campaign. I find their adds to be ridiculous and insulting. No need for that. I mean, if a person’s game is to insult and bully people into trying their product, then they’ve already failed imo
That’s my issue. I’m all for alternatives, but don’t demonize a wonderful product from this earth in the process. Coffee has flaws. We have flaws. Let’s aim to be better collectively.
@@KyleRowsell A very levelheaded, mature response. Honestly, I hadn't been exposed to this company before seeing this. The marketing is really a turnoff to me, and it feels like that was done by some seriously toxic internet people... Not even people who necessarily loved the product they're promoting.
Coffee for me is very important. I'm not really addicted, in that I only have it in the morning after I wake up, but I NEED MY COFFEE. I tried Mud Wtr, and this is my take. I like coffee and tea, because they are brewed. Mud Wtr isn't really brewed it's more like being suspended in the water with the mixer. Between sips, the solids settle at the bottom and becomes sludge. Mud Wtr acknowledges this, and instructs you to add more hot water and whip it up again. Who wants to do this? Not me... The other thing I didn't like is how watery it is. Very watery... Like a weak cup of coffee watery. It does improve by adding the creamer and a little cacao, but still not anywhere close to coffee. Thanks for the review!
Best Mud Water drink mix: 2 oz. of Coffee creamer or dairy of choice, using whipper until fluffed to topping consistency. A separate cup - 6 oz. Hot water - Blend in 1 Tablespoon Mud-water Powder. Begin whipping the Mud-water and Honey to create a whirlpool swirl and remove the whipper and immediately pour in the previously fluffed creamer from the separate cup so it will semi-mix with the mud-water, allowing it to keep a whipped topping on the finished mixture. Enjoy>>>>
I love how put this. I like my coffee but I don’t drink it everyday anymore. I was a serious coffee drinker at one time, but eventually I got massive panic attacks. Now I drink 1 to 2 cups a day. I ordered Mud water, but I have not tried it yet. I’m excited now that you say it smells like chi tea. I love chi tea. Thanks for being so respectful 😊
I was going to buy mudwtr and decided to look at some reviews first. I'm glad I did and happy I found yours. Amen brother and bravo! Great review, very respectful, and very informative.
I wasn't digging the mudwtr flavor, but the noticeable , GOOD side effects made me experiment until I came up with a way to drink it and enjoy it. I actually mix it with coffee, add 3 packets of Splenda, 2 tbl spoons of powdered creamer, and 2 tbl spoons of mct oil ( actual liquid oil, not the powder mct that mudwtr sells, their stuff taste like coconut). This recipe makes the mudwtr taste like a cup of pumpkin pie! I know, I know, people will have a fit about adding all the junk to something healthy, but if that's what it takes to get it down, it's worth it. Before mudwtr, I was in constant, cronic pain. Couldn't sleep because of back and shoulder pain, and I was looking at surgery. 2 weeks into this mudwtr recipe, and my pain was almost completely gone. I'm several months in now, and I feel better than I've felt in years. I still have my plain, black coffee in the mornings because I LOVE COFFEE. I drink my mudwtr around lunch, 1 time a day. FYI, I'm a female, almost 52 years old.
Sounds like a great idea, a tasty great idea! I had the same pains as you, every morning on my lower back. I started taking turmeric as a regular daily supplement and it's did wonders for my pain and any inflammation. Seeing as this has turmeric in it I'm curious about its health benefits myself.
Mixing it with coffee is great imo. I need to make sure I’m getting the benefits from it and not some placebo. But I have noticed minor differences throughout my day such as mood and thought process. Mind you I’m not a habitual coffee/caffeine consumer.
I just had my first cup of Mudwater yesterday and...Lets just say your review was way nicer then mine was. The first thing about coffee is the smell of it and this does not have it.
Your comment on the espresso/OJ reminded me of something today: Every morning I make a smoothie with 4 ingredients: Spinach, OJ, Banana and Apple. Well, I've been making espresso from a Montreal Roaster called Zab which has notes of candied mango, brown sugar, and Cocoa. Normally the mango is so fragrant and delightful on the first sip. Today I pulled my shot, sipped it and the mango wasn't there. I was sad. I finished the shot and then took a sip of my smoothie. WOW. It was like I made a tropical smoothie with ALL THE MANGOS, Orange, Banana. It was unlike anything I've ever experienced. I LOVE Coffee.
If you love coffee and smoothies try adding some coffee to your smoothies directly. Not a whole lot though cause then it would be too bitter. My father has one if the OG fancy blenders which had a recipe for berry smoothies with a splash of coffee in it. Omg it was amazing. The coffee brought out the flavors more and it changed my life.
When I want to reduce my caffeine intake, I make a half-caff, a quarter-caff or a decaf. There are some really tasty decafs out there, some almost indistinguishable from their caffeinated counterparts. I think we're all intelligent enough to understand that we can regulate our caffeine intake without giving up our beloved coffee.
@@nodakrome _Ethiopian_ coffee decaffeinated is simply the best in my opinion ;-) I found an expensive one, here in Germany, it is absolutely incredible. If you put these smooth and even beans by hand into your dosing cup for scaling, there is a silky, wax-like touch to it… Just perfect! The strict opposite of the Mud Water idea ;-)
Kyle, if you're looking to try alternative drinks that taste somewhat like coffee, there are some with dandelion and chickory root on the ingredient lists! I've had one with a blend of several things but those were two main ingredients :)
I enjoy coffee so much. I like it for the flavor, and for the comfort. Every morning my dad would make mum a cup of coffee and bring it to her in bed. When I was younger it was instant, but then they graduated to french press. I don't consume foods and beverages for health, I consume them because I love being alive on this planet. Eating good food and drinking tasty drinks make me happy. I haven't fought my way through disordered eating and diet culture to drink 'superfoods' in the morning. I'm here to indulge, to be hedonistic, to take up as much space as I need, to make special moments for my friends.
I think the idea behind this particular product was the desire for sustained energy throughout the day as well as mental clarity... The ingredients, I believe, are meant to be, in a sense, supplemental... Maybe you should have made this video as a taste test as well as a follow up of how you felt at the end of the day... 🤔
My biggest beef with MUD/WTR, is after I mixed tablespoon in with 12oz of water, there is nearly a tablespoon of residue at the bottom of the cup... No matter how fast I drink it!
Loved the video Kyle. There are so many reason why I chose coffee over anything else. The fact that you can use coffee to have so many different types of flavours using so many different recipes. I love the process of brewing different types of coffee. I love that small things in the process can change so much at the end!
I’ve never seen your channel, but upon searching for mud wtr reviews came across this. Just wanted to comment and say your video was the perfect balance of information, production value, non bias and honesty. I own own a media solutions company and can appreciate all the thought and effort that went into this. You just gained a subscriber. Cheers brother very well done
There are maybe 30 to 60 different coffee substitutes out there. Kyle, I believe this should be a great monthly video to do; try them all and share your thoughts.
@@petermaier3725 yes “EverydayDose” coffee so far is the one that taste the closest to unsweetened black coffee. Others taste like cinnamon or cacao, not a bad thing but not close to coffee taste.
Unbelievable. I was thinking about their marketing TODAY, and you dropped this video right after! I noticed it was getting very “anti-coffee.” It was starting to really piss me off. I was taken aback at how they thought it was such a good idea to attack a very vibrant cultural touchstone and historically significant beverage. They could’ve just presented it as a good beverage/alternative to coffee if it’s not your thing. But they really drug coffee culture through the mud, and that is a bit too far.
Glad you brought up the historical part. It has been enjoyed for thousands of years. It’s like spitting in the face of our ancestors and some people’s cultures that have coffee highly ingrained in them. Not to be that person but.. Kind of racist of them to diss coffee drinkers like that. If you really think about it. Not all coffee drinkers are the stereotypical basic white girl that needs her Starbucks.
@TheBiteSizedCrafter Doesnt coffee kind of deserve to be attacked? it's crazy to me that people act like caffiene isn't an addictive substance with physical withdrawal symptoms, not to mention the financial burden an addiction like this can put on people with lower impulse control. I'm not even sure what purpose coffee serves to the general public aside from getting them hooked and making them want more coffee.
@Happy Accident Productions interesting video, I guess I should clarify that coffee isn't inherently bad, and I can understand why people enjoy it more as a hobby than a vice. Based on those health benefits alone though, do you believe coffee would be as popular today if it never contained caffeine? Consumed by hundereds of millions of people daily? I don't think most people drinking coffee daily are doing it out for the health or historical and cultural reverence as their primary reasoning. It's the caffeine. Even energy drinks are seen with more speculation and concern regarding caffeine but coffee gets a pass every time. I'm not even saying the world would be a better place without coffee, it's just weird to me that caffeine dependence isn't something that's talked about more often.
I've never really had a problem with caffeine but I find enjoying the fruits of a really well produced and brewed cup of coffee to be one of life's great pleasures, stopping the world and your thoughts to immerse your senses in that single cup
I love this video sir. It made my heart smile. I LOVE coffee… and I’ve been a Mudwtr subscriber for a moment. The marketing is awesome but it did make me feel a little guilty of my coffee obsession. I started adding a single espresso shot to it after a while until I just stopped. I love the benefits of the mushrooms and stuff… but I went back eventually to my first love. Thanks so much for such a gracious review. It’s a pleasure to have come across your account.
Great video and a nice positive take. Coffee is a a hobby, and a mindful activity to me. I love trying new coffees, new brewers, learning about coffee, (watching videos about grinders I can't afford), and the best part is making my coffee every morning and the tea for my wife (who can't drink coffee) and spending those few peaceful minutes before we have to leave the house.
Cordyceps...Mud Water will turn you into a zombie :p Joel: "it was already in the foods that everyone consumed around the world." I don't think enough people will drink Mud Water to contaminate the world over a single weekend :D
If anything they’re competing with preworkout or something not coffee. Or some type of energy drink not so much coffee. Coffee is a vibe and a taste and a ritual where as an energy drink is just for the energy or like the effect similar to mud
Im glad you covered this, i finally clicked on their Ad and wondered how in the hell those ingredients could give you enough energy. For me i need a strong big cup of coffee to start my day since my job is physically and mentally demanding.
Bro their website is a mess. Under the “Q&A” section, one of the questions is about safety in pregnancy. They respond “we’re not doctors and we don’t pretend to be.” But their “coffee detox” page claims (without a source, obviously) that caffeine leads to adrenal problems, migraines, and insomnia. They have statistics listed for caffeine consumption and the number of anxiety medication prescriptions, heavily implying causality. I don’t know, guys. Seems like you’re pretending to be doctors ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Sounds like they use ahit talk to make sells. But dont give good answers or straightforward advice to questions. Im so glad kyle reviewed this, i almost bought thos a while back ago. Looks nasty and basically just tea. Id hate to spend $60 on wanabe coffee alternative. Maybe its best to just add it to coffee but they hate coffee and because of that have less of a market and love from being haters. ...just a bunch of angry ass cocky hipsters it seems
Only for you Kyle will I put away my desire to throw hands with the marketing team at mud water and say that I love coffee for two reasons. The first is that coffee is my happy place. I love how brewing it is like meditating, I love that first sip on a day off when you can finally take it slow, I even like the watered down stuff at a diner when you talk with friends for long after you finish your food. And second it scratches a hyper fixation itch for me watching videos like yours or James Hoffman‘s allow me to go down rabbit holes and come out the other side feeling better for it and the near infinite room for improvement and myriad of ways to brew let’s me concur new hurdles and feel the sense of progress.
One thing I love about coffee is the broad scientific consensus about its health benefits, in moderation. If your diet isn’t great, coffee may be one of your greatest sources of antioxidants and fiber! What a great benefit to a great-tasting coffee, right?
i hate coffee but listening to you talk about it with so much passion makes me want to try it again lol. I will say, as a tea enjoyer myself, mud/wtr is sooo weird. there's several problems- i know some people found how it's advertising masala chai as this 'exotic mud' to be in poor taste, given how chai is just indian tea and the only difference between normal chai and this product is all the fucking mushrooms (which, as you mentioned, don't have a massive impact on the taste until the aftertaste). the thing is, mushroom tea. is a thing. herbal tea is a thing. it's not the kind of thing you're supposed to drink every day, since a lot of herbals are used for over the counter medicinal purposes, but some ppl really like it. chai tea is a thing, and you can get better chai by brewing it yourself or just getting tea bags. mixing them in unnecessary, but if you really want an earthy tea then just get matcha. mixing together mushrooms and chai is so strange to me, but what's worse about it is the elitism. these guys act like they discovered something revolutionary but it's really just shitty instant chai. im not even sure if there's any health benefits besides maybe cutting back on caffeine (which you can do with normal tea anyways). if anyone out there reallly wants mushroom chai, grab some mushroom tea from buddha teas and some ultra spice chai from twinnings. steep those bad boys for 3 min (steep the mushroom for 6-10 if you really want to milk the medicine out) and mix. $15 compared to mud/wtr's $40. you can prob get a tin of good umami matcha for that same price, but hey you wanted the mushroom chai. to me, they aren't selling a quality product. they're selling the idea of 'anti-coffee', they dont even market it as 'tea' because they say its better than normal tea. and honestly? that sucks. there's more to tea than 'not coffee' and there's more to coffee than 'roasted energy drink'. it sucks that people are making money by telling people they're better than others for buying this product. hopefully moving forward tea drinkers and coffee drinkers can bond over appreciating the nuances of both of our preferred drinks.
Even with just the most basic equipment like an Aeropress or V60, a manual grinder and a few different types of coffee there's SO much room for experimentation, discovery, creativity and tasting/brewing experiences, that it's super easy to get into and get as deep as you can and want from there. You can go as simple or as complex as you want and still get a lot of enjoyment out of it.
Thanks for this, I was wondering what that product was since I was getting bombarded with TH-cam ads, generally not a sign I should buy or try something. Your definition of what "coffee" is was spot on.
Mudwater’s marketing is an immediate turn-off. I’m like you. Flavour matters. If their stuff tasted like coffee I might still try it. Appreciate the honesty.
I tried this product. Not as a coffee substitute because that's ridiculous and will never happen. But because I have been interested in trying lions mane. I did found a mild improvement in awareness and feeling awake, but the taste was so appalling the only way I could stomach it was to drink it in my coffee. I haven't ordered another. I find it funny that it actually made me appreciate drinking coffee more.
Speak for yourself. I prefer it black without creamer or sugar. The creamer hurts my stomach because I'm lactose intolerant and takes away from the flavor. The sugar does the same thing, hurts my stomach anf teeth. Overpowers the coffee and ruins the flavor. When you drink it black their is so much more body of flavor and notes you get to experience. I'm sick of sweet.
@soloplaysgames9965 I agree. I used to take sweet cream in my coffee until one day a coffee place forgot my cream. Drunk it black, was actually pretty damn good. Now, I drink all my coffee black, luke warm, I'm addicted to the taste. Aromas, etc. I now go to this diner who for some damn reason have the best damn coffee in town. I can drink about 4 cups of the stuff because of the taste. Like you, I quickly got tired of sweet. This isn't a "manly" thing, no, it's a preference thing. I now look at people ordering coffee that look like fucking milkshakes and wonder have they ever tried to have it just simply black?
Clicked on the video and *of course* the very first ad is the inescapable MUD ad where the dude in the toadstool 🍄 hat is stealing the other actors’ coffee I’ll stick one 12oz cup of coffee. At least that is scientifically proven to be a major source of antioxidants in American diets and is proven to make me not perceive how tired I am
Sorry for this long comment in advanced. I made my own version without the mushrooms and turmeric. It’s basically just Thai tea ( made with milk ), dark chocolate syrup and spices one might use in fancy lattes or muffins. All that other stuff they use in theirs sounds like bs. I used to experiment with all kinds of ingredients for teas, lattes, green juices etc when I was in my mid 20s ( 10 years ago omg ). Mushroom powder and tumeric don’t do anything for your health when it comes to drinks.Maybe in curry and other foods but idk. Also if the ones they use don’t make the drink taste nasty.. They aren’t real from the source. They are highly processed to take to the nasty flavor out. Which would kill any good stuff in them.. Real mushroom powder with exception to the white bean mushroom ( it naturally has no flavor ) taste awful.
You're spot on with the process and connection that comes with coffee. I tried Ryze and went through a whole bag and stopped drinking coffee at the same time. It immediately became a chore to make and drink. Tasted like gritty watered down tea with literal dirt in it. I think it might be fine as a healthy supplement, but not as a morning drink to replace coffee
I drink at most two cups of coffee a day, most of the times it's just one. I usually buy a different type/brand of coffee every time and it's always a joy to experiment with different techniques, ratios and brewers. This might be a bit harsh, but I think that anyone that thinks coffee is just caffeine, hasn't developed the taste for actual good coffee.
Exactly. And though caffeine itself is not to be that healthy for you coffee itself has a lot if health benefits. Hell with the recent pandemic it said coffee drinkers were way less likely to get it than anyone else. Not tea or coffee alternatives.. Coffee!! Whoot!
I tried the night time version and it tasted like grass with the soil still attached. Yes caffeine can be harmful in excess, but so can anything. And coffee has tons of other beneficial compounds.
@@KyleRowsell I’m not a scientist so this is the result of a google search, but: Coffee is particularly rich in several powerful antioxidants, including hydrocinnamic acids and polyphenols. Hydrocinnamic acids are very effective at neutralizing free radicals and preventing oxidative stress. The polyphenols in coffee may prevent a number of conditions, such as heart disease, cancer and type two diabetes. Coffee is the main source of antioxidants in the North American diet. Regularly drinking coffee may also reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease by 32-65%. And, drinking coffee has been linked to a longer lifespan and up to a 20-30% lower risk of premature death.
Honestly caffeine for me at least and i assume most people isnt even that harmful it feels. But maybe cuz were used to it usually. Only time ever was when i was beginning the coffee rabit hole hobby and tried death wish brand in a homemade nesspresso pod on my old lady's machine with 1cup of refular coffee asnd another of arabica /robusta blend lavazza. That was bad, i wish i did some laps on the trails with my mountain bike to beat my best time lol assuming i wouldn't have a stroke or heart attack 😅
I love coffee. But drink mud the majority of the time now. I use homemade creamer in it. Small can sweetened condensed milk, same amount of half and half, and then Torani puremade french vanilla syrup. I drink mud for the health benefits and don't care about their ads; not gonna stop me from drinking coffee, either. I appreciate what mud supports otherwise. And generally think we should all be more aware of where our foods come from, what is in them, and how they benefit us (or don't). That includes knowing what is in our coffee beans. It is about more than caffeine or any overuse of it. It's simply about knowing exactly what we are putting in our bodies.
I am always so confused why they try to market this stuff on specialty coffee channels. We don’t just drink coffee, we embrace the whole process from bean to brew and the cup is just the reward at the end. It’s like marketing ‘f*ck sports: play video games’ on NFL channels.
@@Myusernamehere33 Living in an era when facts no longer count, even junk marketing and lies _do_ have a ”value“… You might know whom I am alluding to ;-) No, the other one, his ”brain“…
its because they hold no ground in the chai / tea community either. Not only is thier name kind of insulting (mud water? for a historically delicious and complex herbal drink) but its also a bit of a sellout when you can get the same thing for cheaper from indian sources. Just not instant lol
Well said and beautifully done, Kyle! I tried the same Mudwtr starter kit and I only had 2 cups. It was not good. Plus the booklet included and their whole marketing approach is pretentious.
Hi. Thanks for the review. Only put half the water, then add MUD/WTR, cream, sweetener, then blend. Then add rest of the water. I have subbed this for my main coffee every day. I used to do 2 cups most days. Now I'm doing one cup or no cups of coffee. My main concern was my adrenals, as I'm sensitive. Still enjoy coffee but feeling good to reduce my caffeine. Plus I heard how great these mushrooms are for you.
I love coffee because it’s been the catalyst for some of the most significant conversations in my life…conversations about life, theology, and well, coffee.
My favorite part of this video is your attitude. I’m glad you tried this. I’ve seen it advertised and decided I’d never spend the money because of how they marketed it. I trust your opinion and like I said before, I love your attitude and the way you went about the video. Sorry for not following your rules and just stating my favorite parts of coffee.
Thanks for reading the ingredients! I’ve been wondering what was in this. I thought the whole point of drinking this instead of coffee was to get off of caffeine? Black tea and reishi mushrooms have caffeine.
I've been drinking mud/wtr exclusively for about a year and find myself to be much more alert, aware, and level throughout my day compared to when I was drinking coffee. I do love the flavor of coffee, but there is no way to avoid the caffeine addiction, especially if you're drinking 2-4 cups a day. Mud/wtr is a great alternative to the caffeine addiction.
Just wanted to mention if people ARE looking for an alternative to coffee that actually TASTES like coffee and is great for making iced mochas, etc... Try "Dandy Blend" - it's made from 3 roasted roots (dandelion being 1) and 2 roasted grains. I love it and honestly the best alternative I've come across!!
Hey Kyle! Quick pro tip from a desi dude, it's just called chai! It'd be like saying espresso coffee. It's just called chai, and what most westerners think of is masala chai, the classic aromatic spicy tea we know and love. Solid vid man keep it up!
Your “hipster” comment gave me a chuckle. Hipster is the exact image than comes to mind when I see people drink these overly bright, thin body, light roast coffee drinks that people call espresso.
I’ve been drinking mud water for years and I love it. Of course I tweak it. I add oat milk and honey and it’s delicious! I stopped drinking coffee because it was becoming too acidic for my stomach and causing issues. I used to love coffee the smell of it everything but for whatever reason my body had enough. After drinking Mudwtr Believe it or not it actually helped, it gave me a break from all that acidity and my stomach is in a much better place and now I can drink coffee once or twice a week.
3:03 The moment just before the "whip" spilled the drink because there was too much in the glass lol. And while I appreciate that you don't want people here to dogpile on this product, it really baffles me why they thought mushrooms would in anyway make chai tea taste more like coffee.
Some coffee, especially French press, does taste a bit like "dirt" to me. I tend to enjoy well filtered coffee with clarity. But to each his own. When I tried mud wtr it reminded me a little of "dirty chai" (chai with a shot of espresso), which is not my thing. I like my chai and coffee separate.
A year late, but this video is great. An unbiased review on mud wtr is great. I’ve been thinking I need to switch up from coffee, but maybe I actually don’t.
Informative and to the point Opinion on a product I was on the fence about. I do love my coffee, and I'm not interested in teas. I'm glad you saved me money Just to taste, test a product.
I tried it and it’s not bad, tasted like tea. I drank it cold though. I didn’t try it to replace coffee, I’m a disabled vet and I heard some of the ingredients can help with inflammation and things like that. I drink it solely as a tee. I still live my BRCC.
I’m just going to say it: MudWtr is an acquired taste. It is definitely “earthy”. Using the coconut creamer and their sweetener definitely helps. I’m only trying their sweetener because it has new type of a natural sugar mixed in with the raw sugar. I’m trying to steer myself away from drinking coffee, because I now have a heart problem, and the caffeine is not helping. But I have been a coffee drinker for over 40 years, and I love it so much that I jokingly say, ‘it’s time for my coffee IV.” I’m definitely a coffee addict. So I have been trying to slowly come off coffee. No easy feat for a coffee addict. 🤦🏻♀️ The reason I chose the mud water as a replacement is because it does have some caffeine, and it touts giving you energy without the caffeine buzz. Plus, I prefer the natural ingredients list. Though I have yet to look up the one you suggested to look up. (I’ll get there, but you have brought fear to that research, LOL) Anyway, I’m looking for an alternative to coffee, not a coffee alternative. We’ll see.
Cordyceps is quite a common ingredient here in Hong Kong in soups and other dishes - remember when Whole Latte Love did a few episodes on grinding up stuff like peppercorns etc to see if you could make a drinkable espresso from same? Maybe you could try that with Cordyceps and give these guys a run for their money … 😁
Spoken w/ eloquence & care. Well done, Sir. You gave it an honest try. And you did not bash the opposing side for their views just because you are not a fan. Please, teach the others how to do this.
I don't like coffee, but I was taking caffeine pills, which made me groggy the next day. The mud water works well for me. My husband preferred his coffee.
I drank this stuff for over a month and after a while, I realized I was fully awake the entire day from falling asleep midway through. I can't drink coffee because of stomach issues, so this was something I could drink with no real effects to me. How I would mix mine is I'd use a mesh strainer to filter it after mixing. I'd add more cinnamon and then I'd add this vanilla creamer. It did hurt the cost of it all but honestly, that mud water lasted forever. I ended up having to throw one of the containers away because it went past it's exp date, that's how long I had it. I didn't drink it every day but I did drink it quite often. I did stop paying for it because it is expensive. The frother didn't last long. Maybe a year or so before it just stopped working. Wouldn't charge anymore. So, I wouldn't spend 60 on this. Just get a cheap frother. I am thinking about going back though.
When I was young I wanted to sit with my parents and join them while they were having coffee. My mom would fill up a small mug with milk and put a drop of coffee in there just so that I could say I was having coffee as well. 30 years later I still remember those times while we sit together and enjoy a cup that I now brew for them. Coffee is so much more than just a way to get your caffeine.
Perfectly-engineered campaign by Mud Wtr. I get it. It's incredibly valuable if you can make your product not just a habit, but a morning routine rather than a beverage to be consumed whenever. Plus they're assigning an identity to drinking this "healthfully-superior product" compared to what the normies are drinking. Great case to use in a marketing class. Step 1) Angr th cffee peple Step 2) Get coffee influencers to respond to Mud Wtr's marketing Step 3) Free advertising Step 4) Coffee people get catharsis by finally talking about this thing that annoyed them Step 5) Mud Wtr reached some new customers, and the coffee people can finally get back to their lives. (Kyle, I really mean it, I now feel like I can get back to my life after seeing someone review this product.)
I just ignore the ads on YT myself its more and more each day so I just tune it out... I know this is about mushroom water in some way and that is about it... I would not drink coffee if I didn't like coffee. If I need a good mushroom tea I want a little more magic in mine.
I really enjoy the ritual of making coffee! The grinding, boiling, recipes, adjusting, tasting, sniffing, sharing and repeating is fun and even relaxing.
Honestly i have drank coffee for years. Many different types in my travels and ventures etc. Some of the blends i had while living in Puerto Rico are definitely on my list of favorites. MUD/WTR is different though. Ive heard about and looked into them for awhile but never could see my self shelling out that much money on a product i might not like. I had the opportunity recently to try some while working on something for a friend. Honestly i was very impressed. The flavor isint all that great but ive had alot worse tasting brews. The flavor could easily be masked though. If you like the coffee flavor it definitely mixes with with some good quality instant coffee. Now what i did not expect though was the level of focus it gave me. It definitely woke me up like caffiene would but i didnt expect the level of concentration that it gave me. My normal scatterbrained way of doing things was all but gone. But it was a calm and not a anxious concentration like a strong brew would normally give me. The effects of it lasted about 6 hours as well and was very noticeable. I dont see MUD/WTR replacing coffee for me. But would be more than happy to buy some for myself and add it into the rotation.
I'm way late to this party but just now came across your channel. Wunderground coffee is actual coffee plus mushrooms, for coffee lovers. Great option for anyone wanting the ritual of coffee but needing to watch caffeine intake, such as pregnant women. Not the most elaborate profile you'll ever have, but the most coffee forward of the alternatives IMO.
The coffee industry is so cool and complex cause there is so small ways to make it and it's a very cands on Hobbie so that's why I love it there are many drinks and if you want to ease off the caffeine you can always make the decaf versions and yes I am aware there is still even a tiny bit of caffeine in the decaf but thanks for the sweet video man another banger ! !
Hey friends, I’d love us to do this in the comment section: rather than write hundreds of comments on what we dislike in alternatives (& specifically their marketing) let’s comment on WHY we LOVE coffee and the positive impact it’s allowed. Cool? 🙋🏻♂️ and please leave a like if you agreed with anything I stated in the video.
Cool approach to the subject
I love that coffee lets my tastebuds experience places that I’ll never get to in person, and then be able to share that experience with a friend
You should know the the latest research indicates that coffee like green tea separated from milk for two hours promotes longevity. Also it has been shown in one study that it can cause metabolic syndrome in about one in 10 people.
I tried MUD WTR too and agree with everything you said! I think the only way I could drink the stuff would be to mix it with coffee lol.
So forget the taste. We want to know how it makes you feel?
I appreciated this review. I saw the Mudwtr commercial video about it being more healthy, adds to good sleep, and how it gets us out of the hustle of life. It was not speaking to those that value coffee for its essence and flavor, but rather to those that use caffeine to get us through more work or to continue unhealthy late nights. I do appreciate that concept too. The one thing that is needed to address is the additives people use in coffee. We dont want to blame coffee/caffeine for what sugar is doing to us. I think Im more addicted to the sweet coffee enjoyment than the caffeine. I have more concern for my sugar intake with my personal coffee blend, than the caffeine.
I agree with you on the marketing of MUDWTR but, I do love their beverage. It definitely suits me more than coffee although, I love the taste and smell of coffee. But, coffee does not make me feel good - it just makes me tired or sleepy and there is some kind of uneasiness I feel after drinking coffee. In contrast, MUWTR makes me feel so good - not in an excited way but more calm and a steady stream of energy that lasts me for a long time. But, I like the taste of coffee.
Decaf coffee
@@michellen5704 decaf coffee is not completely free from caffeine. It has lower amt of it though.
@@banksy2870 decaf coffee is required by law to have like 97% of caffeine removed… the standard cup of coffee has 120-150 mg of caffeine while a decaf cup has 2mg
wow "Coffee is so much more than caffeine" So simple and profound - some of the craziest, encouraging, happy, sad and challenging conversations have come over cups of coffee - of course being delicious is a factor but nothing beats sitting and sharing hearts with friends over some brews - this is why I love coffee! Thanks Kyle :)
You’re very welcome! All the best
Yeah I used to love coffee, dranked it every day and sometimes even 2X a day oops... Now I cannot drink it anymore and I actually had to find out in a very bad way, one afternoon I was coming out of work, tired I went to Starbucks and got a Grande Caramel Macchiato and I'm like yeah I need to caffeine, little did I know what was about to happen... So I start sipping and sipping on my Starbys and like an hr later I feel the effects, I start shaking and my heart beat is accelerated, suddenly I feel weird cold sweat dripping from my forehead and was feeling dizzy... I start panicking, luckily I'm in Wendys rn so I ask if I can buy 2 milks and I drank those fast and continue to eat my food fast... I had to pretend I was ok because well I was surrounded by strangers so I was there for atleast an hour and half... Though a nice lady who worked there did ask if I was ok, I guess she did see me I wasn't and I told her what happened and she told me never to drink strong coffee on empty stomach, I told her I drank coffee on empty all the time but this has never happened to me so idk why this happened, I guess I can't drink strong coffee anymore... That was the last day I drank strong coffee, now if I wanna drink it it's in very small quantity like decaff... Coffee isn't great either since it dehydrates u, it irritates stomach when it's hot coffee and makes u jittery and irritable if u don't drink it everyday so it's technically a drug...
A few drops of stevia makes a world of difference
One aspect I love the most from coffee is the experimentation part; the beans, the grind size, the temperature, the method, etc
For me, it's a creative and science process that can't be directly replaced by something instant, and it is a good conversation starter as well
Well said!
Then I’d say it’s not aimed at you, from the looks of it it’s aimed at your regular, wake up in the AM grab a coffee and banana and head to work type person.
Not for the “connoisseur”
@@cerberus3426 There are two very different sides of the coffee industry, that's one of them. The quick stuff that isn't really that good, that people drink in the morning for a boost. There are millions of people that don't really care what coffee they're drinking, and they make up a lot of the consumers. Then the other side is people who will pay top dollar for the good stuff, and while there are less of them they pay for a more premium product.
After using Mud Wtr and finishing the entire can over the course of a few months here are my thoughts. I give kudos to their marketing team as I saw lots of ads for it with some cool hipster dude, painting art, and drinking it out of a cool looking hipster mason jar and was like I want to drink a cool alternative coffee out of a hipster mason jar too and they made it sound so good. So I was excited when I got it, the cool mixer, the packets, the stickers, the works. The excitement wears off once you start to make it. It does not mix well for starters. It is pretty good tasting but nothing exciting. It’s not something that will replace coffee but instead seems like a drink to supplement coffee like if you have coffee in the morning but then want something later in the day with less caffeine you might opt for this. Or you can mix a teaspoon of it into a cup of half caff coffee as the cocoa, cinnamon, turmeric can give your coffee some added depth and flavor. So it was OK but I would not buy it again for 2 main reasons 1) cost, it is very expensive for the amount you get 2) it is hard to mix for someone used to using KCups with a dash of oat milk (no mixing needed), this was a pain to prepare. If they lowered the price and made the product mix better I’d try it again but until then nope.
I love that coffee always allowed time after dinner for the adults at the table to "talk shop". As I grew up and eventually loved coffee, it became an opportunity for me to share my passion with others around me: science. Science is more important than separation of ideas. It brings concepts together to celebrate differences. :). Awesome video my fellow Canadian :)!!!
Love it! Thanks for sharing
Except for when the science comes from the government or when scientists question science..that is not science...
@@nickbeach1015 scientists questioning science is not science? :). Love it :)! Lol. I remember when I first learned the world is flat. People never question why the world is round :D. I jest. :).
@freezingsunbreaka I was making a funny at everyone who questioned Dr Truth Science during the covid pandemic. I hope during the pandemic you stood up for science ,and questioned the quacks who spouted those sentiments...
@@nickbeach1015 Sorry. I feel like we're about to enter territory best reserved for in person conversations. I think you and I both like to make jokes and unless it's face to face, we have no idea what the other bro thinks. :). Go coffee :D!!!
Cannot thank you enough for this excellent response to the Mud Water campaign. I find their adds to be ridiculous and insulting. No need for that. I mean, if a person’s game is to insult and bully people into trying their product, then they’ve already failed imo
That’s my issue. I’m all for alternatives, but don’t demonize a wonderful product from this earth in the process.
Coffee has flaws. We have flaws. Let’s aim to be better collectively.
@@KyleRowsell A very levelheaded, mature response. Honestly, I hadn't been exposed to this company before seeing this. The marketing is really a turnoff to me, and it feels like that was done by some seriously toxic internet people... Not even people who necessarily loved the product they're promoting.
What are the adding?
Their marketing tactic is why I won’t try their product. I also don’t need another beverage in my life so I’d scroll passed either way
Exactly. Plus their ingredients have to be highly processed imo.
Coffee for me is very important. I'm not really addicted, in that I only have it in the morning after I wake up, but I NEED MY COFFEE. I tried Mud Wtr, and this is my take. I like coffee and tea, because they are brewed. Mud Wtr isn't really brewed it's more like being suspended in the water with the mixer. Between sips, the solids settle at the bottom and becomes sludge. Mud Wtr acknowledges this, and instructs you to add more hot water and whip it up again. Who wants to do this? Not me... The other thing I didn't like is how watery it is. Very watery... Like a weak cup of coffee watery. It does improve by adding the creamer and a little cacao, but still not anywhere close to coffee. Thanks for the review!
Best Mud Water drink mix: 2 oz. of Coffee creamer or dairy of choice, using whipper until fluffed to topping consistency. A separate cup - 6 oz. Hot water - Blend in 1 Tablespoon Mud-water Powder. Begin whipping the Mud-water and Honey to create a whirlpool swirl and remove the whipper and immediately pour in the previously fluffed creamer from the separate cup so it will semi-mix with the mud-water, allowing it to keep a whipped topping on the finished mixture. Enjoy>>>>
I love how put this. I like my coffee but I don’t drink it everyday anymore. I was a serious coffee drinker at one time, but eventually I got massive panic attacks. Now I drink 1 to 2 cups a day. I ordered Mud water, but I have not tried it yet. I’m excited now that you say it smells like chi tea. I love chi tea. Thanks for being so respectful 😊
I was going to buy mudwtr and decided to look at some reviews first. I'm glad I did and happy I found yours. Amen brother and bravo! Great review, very respectful, and very informative.
It’s funny because mud is one of the TH-cam ads that bugs me the most. Glad you reviewed this
Sure! And to clarify each business has their own way of marketing I’m just not a fan of the demonization of coffee in the process
I wasn't digging the mudwtr flavor, but the noticeable , GOOD side effects made me experiment until I came up with a way to drink it and enjoy it. I actually mix it with coffee, add 3 packets of Splenda, 2 tbl spoons of powdered creamer, and 2 tbl spoons of mct oil ( actual liquid oil, not the powder mct that mudwtr sells, their stuff taste like coconut). This recipe makes the mudwtr taste like a cup of pumpkin pie! I know, I know, people will have a fit about adding all the junk to something healthy, but if that's what it takes to get it down, it's worth it. Before mudwtr, I was in constant, cronic pain. Couldn't sleep because of back and shoulder pain, and I was looking at surgery. 2 weeks into this mudwtr recipe, and my pain was almost completely gone. I'm several months in now, and I feel better than I've felt in years. I still have my plain, black coffee in the mornings because I LOVE COFFEE. I drink my mudwtr around lunch, 1 time a day. FYI, I'm a female, almost 52 years old.
I was wondering about mixing it with coffee. Thank you. 😊
Sounds like a great idea, a tasty great idea! I had the same pains as you, every morning on my lower back. I started taking turmeric as a regular daily supplement and it's did wonders for my pain and any inflammation. Seeing as this has turmeric in it I'm curious about its health benefits myself.
Mixing it with coffee is great imo. I need to make sure I’m getting the benefits from it and not some placebo. But I have noticed minor differences throughout my day such as mood and thought process. Mind you I’m not a habitual coffee/caffeine consumer.
I just had my first cup of Mudwater yesterday and...Lets just say your review was way nicer then mine was. The first thing about coffee is the smell of it and this does not have it.
Because it’s not coffee
why this when there’s been coffee, never gna replace it never gna go outa style, it’s tried and true and new coffee drinkers are born everyday
Your comment on the espresso/OJ reminded me of something today: Every morning I make a smoothie with 4 ingredients: Spinach, OJ, Banana and Apple. Well, I've been making espresso from a Montreal Roaster called Zab which has notes of candied mango, brown sugar, and Cocoa. Normally the mango is so fragrant and delightful on the first sip. Today I pulled my shot, sipped it and the mango wasn't there. I was sad. I finished the shot and then took a sip of my smoothie. WOW. It was like I made a tropical smoothie with ALL THE MANGOS, Orange, Banana. It was unlike anything I've ever experienced. I LOVE Coffee.
If you love coffee and smoothies try adding some coffee to your smoothies directly. Not a whole lot though cause then it would be too bitter. My father has one if the OG fancy blenders which had a recipe for berry smoothies with a splash of coffee in it. Omg it was amazing. The coffee brought out the flavors more and it changed my life.
When I want to reduce my caffeine intake, I make a half-caff, a quarter-caff or a decaf. There are some really tasty decafs out there, some almost indistinguishable from their caffeinated counterparts. I think we're all intelligent enough to understand that we can regulate our caffeine intake without giving up our beloved coffee.
Recommendations for decafs you like?
@@nodakrome Onyx Decaf Colombia Huila, Noble Coffee Decaf Ethiopian Sidama, Counter Culture Decaf Slow Motion (more traditional/classic tasting), Red Rooster Decaf Peru. And if you'd like a tasty half-caff blend: Helioroast's Two Suns (Sumatra/Decaf Ethiopia). Enjoy!
@@nodakrome _Ethiopian_ coffee decaffeinated is simply the best in my opinion ;-) I found an expensive one, here in Germany, it is absolutely incredible. If you put these smooth and even beans by hand into your dosing cup for scaling, there is a silky, wax-like touch to it… Just perfect! The strict opposite of the Mud Water idea ;-)
Decaf coffee adds formaldehyde
Lmao honestly it’s probably not worth it but because of the mushrooms they add to this it makes this a lot better than coffee especially decaf
Kyle, if you're looking to try alternative drinks that taste somewhat like coffee, there are some with dandelion and chickory root on the ingredient lists! I've had one with a blend of several things but those were two main ingredients :)
How’d you know I was watching?
Kyle here . How did you know ?
I enjoy coffee so much. I like it for the flavor, and for the comfort. Every morning my dad would make mum a cup of coffee and bring it to her in bed. When I was younger it was instant, but then they graduated to french press. I don't consume foods and beverages for health, I consume them because I love being alive on this planet. Eating good food and drinking tasty drinks make me happy. I haven't fought my way through disordered eating and diet culture to drink 'superfoods' in the morning. I'm here to indulge, to be hedonistic, to take up as much space as I need, to make special moments for my friends.
Very well said.
I think the idea behind this particular product was the desire for sustained energy throughout the day as well as mental clarity... The ingredients, I believe, are meant to be, in a sense, supplemental... Maybe you should have made this video as a taste test as well as a follow up of how you felt at the end of the day... 🤔
My biggest beef with MUD/WTR, is after I mixed tablespoon in with 12oz of water, there is nearly a tablespoon of residue at the bottom of the cup... No matter how fast I drink it!
@@BuffaloWill
Fair enough 😏
This is the BEST review on Mud Wtr. You hit every point I was thinking about. I’m sticking with my coffee.
Loved the video Kyle. There are so many reason why I chose coffee over anything else. The fact that you can use coffee to have so many different types of flavours using so many different recipes. I love the process of brewing different types of coffee. I love that small things in the process can change so much at the end!
Thanks Joshua! Appreciate the comment
I’ve never seen your channel, but upon searching for mud wtr reviews came across this. Just wanted to comment and say your video was the perfect balance of information, production value, non bias and honesty. I own own a media solutions company and can appreciate all the thought and effort that went into this. You just gained a subscriber. Cheers brother very well done
There are maybe 30 to 60 different coffee substitutes out there. Kyle, I believe this should be a great monthly video to do; try them all and share your thoughts.
That could be fun…
I’m here for the coffee, not the substitutes 😄
Interesting. Have you found a coffee alternative, that you actually like?
@@petermaier3725 yes “EverydayDose” coffee so far is the one that taste the closest to unsweetened black coffee. Others taste like cinnamon or cacao, not a bad thing but not close to coffee taste.
Unbelievable. I was thinking about their marketing TODAY, and you dropped this video right after! I noticed it was getting very “anti-coffee.” It was starting to really piss me off. I was taken aback at how they thought it was such a good idea to attack a very vibrant cultural touchstone and historically significant beverage. They could’ve just presented it as a good beverage/alternative to coffee if it’s not your thing. But they really drug coffee culture through the mud, and that is a bit too far.
"Through the mud" Hah I see what you did there 😏 😉 😜
Glad you brought up the historical part. It has been enjoyed for thousands of years. It’s like spitting in the face of our ancestors and some people’s cultures that have coffee highly ingrained in them. Not to be that person but.. Kind of racist of them to diss coffee drinkers like that. If you really think about it. Not all coffee drinkers are the stereotypical basic white girl that needs her Starbucks.
@TheBiteSizedCrafter Doesnt coffee kind of deserve to be attacked? it's crazy to me that people act like caffiene isn't an addictive substance with physical withdrawal symptoms, not to mention the financial burden an addiction like this can put on people with lower impulse control. I'm not even sure what purpose coffee serves to the general public aside from getting them hooked and making them want more coffee.
@@codyjewell1460 watch James Hoffman’s video on “is coffee healthy”
@Happy Accident Productions interesting video, I guess I should clarify that coffee isn't inherently bad, and I can understand why people enjoy it more as a hobby than a vice. Based on those health benefits alone though, do you believe coffee would be as popular today if it never contained caffeine? Consumed by hundereds of millions of people daily? I don't think most people drinking coffee daily are doing it out for the health or historical and cultural reverence as their primary reasoning. It's the caffeine. Even energy drinks are seen with more speculation and concern regarding caffeine but coffee gets a pass every time. I'm not even saying the world would be a better place without coffee, it's just weird to me that caffeine dependence isn't something that's talked about more often.
I've never really had a problem with caffeine but I find enjoying the fruits of a really well produced and brewed cup of coffee to be one of life's great pleasures, stopping the world and your thoughts to immerse your senses in that single cup
Agreed ☕️
I love this video sir. It made my heart smile. I LOVE coffee… and I’ve been a Mudwtr subscriber for a moment. The marketing is awesome but it did make me feel a little guilty of my coffee obsession. I started adding a single espresso shot to it after a while until I just stopped. I love the benefits of the mushrooms and stuff… but I went back eventually to my first love. Thanks so much for such a gracious review. It’s a pleasure to have come across your account.
Great video and a nice positive take. Coffee is a a hobby, and a mindful activity to me. I love trying new coffees, new brewers, learning about coffee, (watching videos about grinders I can't afford), and the best part is making my coffee every morning and the tea for my wife (who can't drink coffee) and spending those few peaceful minutes before we have to leave the house.
Cordyceps...Mud Water will turn you into a zombie :p Joel: "it was already in the foods that everyone consumed around the world." I don't think enough people will drink Mud Water to contaminate the world over a single weekend :D
i swearr lol
I agree. No advertiser needs to use profanity. But I do also appreciate the lack of caffeine. Felt this was a good review.
If anything they’re competing with preworkout or something not coffee. Or some type of energy drink not so much coffee. Coffee is a vibe and a taste and a ritual where as an energy drink is just for the energy or like the effect similar to mud
Im glad you covered this, i finally clicked on their Ad and wondered how in the hell those ingredients could give you enough energy. For me i need a strong big cup of coffee to start my day since my job is physically and mentally demanding.
Bro their website is a mess. Under the “Q&A” section, one of the questions is about safety in pregnancy. They respond “we’re not doctors and we don’t pretend to be.” But their “coffee detox” page claims (without a source, obviously) that caffeine leads to adrenal problems, migraines, and insomnia. They have statistics listed for caffeine consumption and the number of anxiety medication prescriptions, heavily implying causality. I don’t know, guys. Seems like you’re pretending to be doctors ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Sounds like they use ahit talk to make sells. But dont give good answers or straightforward advice to questions. Im so glad kyle reviewed this, i almost bought thos a while back ago. Looks nasty and basically just tea. Id hate to spend $60 on wanabe coffee alternative. Maybe its best to just add it to coffee but they hate coffee and because of that have less of a market and love from being haters. ...just a bunch of angry ass cocky hipsters it seems
Interesting
Only for you Kyle will I put away my desire to throw hands with the marketing team at mud water and say that I love coffee for two reasons. The first is that coffee is my happy place. I love how brewing it is like meditating, I love that first sip on a day off when you can finally take it slow, I even like the watered down stuff at a diner when you talk with friends for long after you finish your food. And second it scratches a hyper fixation itch for me watching videos like yours or James Hoffman‘s allow me to go down rabbit holes and come out the other side feeling better for it and the near infinite room for improvement and myriad of ways to brew let’s me concur new hurdles and feel the sense of progress.
Love the comment Campbell!
Nice wholesome honest cup of truth. ☕ You're right, coffee is not just caffein, it's a culture!
Thanks for the great review.
One thing I love about coffee is the broad scientific consensus about its health benefits, in moderation. If your diet isn’t great, coffee may be one of your greatest sources of antioxidants and fiber! What a great benefit to a great-tasting coffee, right?
Completely agree. As long as caffeine is enjoyed in moderation.
Coffee is a source of fiber though? Are you eating whole beans?
i hate coffee but listening to you talk about it with so much passion makes me want to try it again lol. I will say, as a tea enjoyer myself, mud/wtr is sooo weird. there's several problems- i know some people found how it's advertising masala chai as this 'exotic mud' to be in poor taste, given how chai is just indian tea and the only difference between normal chai and this product is all the fucking mushrooms (which, as you mentioned, don't have a massive impact on the taste until the aftertaste).
the thing is, mushroom tea. is a thing. herbal tea is a thing. it's not the kind of thing you're supposed to drink every day, since a lot of herbals are used for over the counter medicinal purposes, but some ppl really like it. chai tea is a thing, and you can get better chai by brewing it yourself or just getting tea bags. mixing them in unnecessary, but if you really want an earthy tea then just get matcha.
mixing together mushrooms and chai is so strange to me, but what's worse about it is the elitism. these guys act like they discovered something revolutionary but it's really just shitty instant chai. im not even sure if there's any health benefits besides maybe cutting back on caffeine (which you can do with normal tea anyways). if anyone out there reallly wants mushroom chai, grab some mushroom tea from buddha teas and some ultra spice chai from twinnings. steep those bad boys for 3 min (steep the mushroom for 6-10 if you really want to milk the medicine out) and mix. $15 compared to mud/wtr's $40. you can prob get a tin of good umami matcha for that same price, but hey you wanted the mushroom chai.
to me, they aren't selling a quality product. they're selling the idea of 'anti-coffee', they dont even market it as 'tea' because they say its better than normal tea. and honestly? that sucks. there's more to tea than 'not coffee' and there's more to coffee than 'roasted energy drink'. it sucks that people are making money by telling people they're better than others for buying this product. hopefully moving forward tea drinkers and coffee drinkers can bond over appreciating the nuances of both of our preferred drinks.
Even with just the most basic equipment like an Aeropress or V60, a manual grinder and a few different types of coffee there's SO much room for experimentation, discovery, creativity and tasting/brewing experiences, that it's super easy to get into and get as deep as you can and want from there. You can go as simple or as complex as you want and still get a lot of enjoyment out of it.
Most honest review I've watched. Coffee is a lifestyle for sure. It's friends and get togethers. And more
Thanks for this, I was wondering what that product was since I was getting bombarded with TH-cam ads, generally not a sign I should buy or try something. Your definition of what "coffee" is was spot on.
Glad this resonated with you friend. Thanks for watching
Mudwater’s marketing is an immediate turn-off. I’m like you. Flavour matters. If their stuff tasted like coffee I might still try it. Appreciate the honesty.
This was an awesome breakdown thanks for defending coffee and shedding light on a grander perspective bro!! Great work great vid!
Your stuff keeps getting better and better Kyle! Always look forward to your content, and appreciate your honesty and sense of humor!
Thanks for noticing David!
To quote the truly ridiculous show Lost Girl, "Coffee isn't a drink. It's a hug."
That’s spiritual
I tried this product. Not as a coffee substitute because that's ridiculous and will never happen. But because I have been interested in trying lions mane. I did found a mild improvement in awareness and feeling awake, but the taste was so appalling the only way I could stomach it was to drink it in my coffee. I haven't ordered another. I find it funny that it actually made me appreciate drinking coffee more.
Well drinking coffee black taste like ass lol, so pick your poison I guess
Speak for yourself. I prefer it black without creamer or sugar. The creamer hurts my stomach because I'm lactose intolerant and takes away from the flavor. The sugar does the same thing, hurts my stomach anf teeth. Overpowers the coffee and ruins the flavor. When you drink it black their is so much more body of flavor and notes you get to experience. I'm sick of sweet.
Stay unhealthy my friend stay unhealthy 🫡
@soloplaysgames9965 I agree. I used to take sweet cream in my coffee until one day a coffee place forgot my cream. Drunk it black, was actually pretty damn good. Now, I drink all my coffee black, luke warm, I'm addicted to the taste. Aromas, etc. I now go to this diner who for some damn reason have the best damn coffee in town. I can drink about 4 cups of the stuff because of the taste.
Like you, I quickly got tired of sweet. This isn't a "manly" thing, no, it's a preference thing. I now look at people ordering coffee that look like fucking milkshakes and wonder have they ever tried to have it just simply black?
Clicked on the video and *of course* the very first ad is the inescapable MUD ad where the dude in the toadstool 🍄 hat is stealing the other actors’ coffee
I’ll stick one 12oz cup of coffee. At least that is scientifically proven to be a major source of antioxidants in American diets and is proven to make me not perceive how tired I am
The best review ever!! The honesty is all we ask 🙏🏼
Sorry for this long comment in advanced.
I made my own version without the mushrooms and turmeric. It’s basically just Thai tea ( made with milk ), dark chocolate syrup and spices one might use in fancy lattes or muffins. All that other stuff they use in theirs sounds like bs.
I used to experiment with all kinds of ingredients for teas, lattes, green juices etc when I was in my mid 20s ( 10 years ago omg ). Mushroom powder and tumeric don’t do anything for your health when it comes to drinks.Maybe in curry and other foods but idk.
Also if the ones they use don’t make the drink taste nasty.. They aren’t real from the source. They are highly processed to take to the nasty flavor out. Which would kill any good stuff in them.. Real mushroom powder with exception to the white bean mushroom ( it naturally has no flavor ) taste awful.
I absolutely love how you described coffee community.
Even you’re not into coffee, the time we share sipping on a coffee is something to adore.
Glad this resonated with you Bill!
You're spot on with the process and connection that comes with coffee. I tried Ryze and went through a whole bag and stopped drinking coffee at the same time. It immediately became a chore to make and drink. Tasted like gritty watered down tea with literal dirt in it. I think it might be fine as a healthy supplement, but not as a morning drink to replace coffee
I drink at most two cups of coffee a day, most of the times it's just one. I usually buy a different type/brand of coffee every time and it's always a joy to experiment with different techniques, ratios and brewers. This might be a bit harsh, but I think that anyone that thinks coffee is just caffeine, hasn't developed the taste for actual good coffee.
Exactly. And though caffeine itself is not to be that healthy for you coffee itself has a lot if health benefits. Hell with the recent pandemic it said coffee drinkers were way less likely to get it than anyone else. Not tea or coffee alternatives.. Coffee!! Whoot!
I tried the night time version and it tasted like grass with the soil still attached. Yes caffeine can be harmful in excess, but so can anything. And coffee has tons of other beneficial compounds.
Very true! Care to list some for others watching this video?
From research it supposedly has tons of fiber! Yeah, even paper filtered coffee!
@@KyleRowsell I’m not a scientist so this is the result of a google search, but: Coffee is particularly rich in several powerful antioxidants, including hydrocinnamic acids and polyphenols. Hydrocinnamic acids are very effective at neutralizing free radicals and preventing oxidative stress. The polyphenols in coffee may prevent a number of conditions, such as heart disease, cancer and type two diabetes. Coffee is the main source of antioxidants in the North American diet. Regularly drinking coffee may also reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease by 32-65%. And, drinking coffee has been linked to a longer lifespan and up to a 20-30% lower risk of premature death.
@@123marijn321 its definitely helped me alot at the ol' office stool 💩. I dont struggle anymore lol!
Honestly caffeine for me at least and i assume most people isnt even that harmful it feels. But maybe cuz were used to it usually. Only time ever was when i was beginning the coffee rabit hole hobby and tried death wish brand in a homemade nesspresso pod on my old lady's machine with 1cup of refular coffee asnd another of arabica /robusta blend lavazza. That was bad, i wish i did some laps on the trails with my mountain bike to beat my best time lol assuming i wouldn't have a stroke or heart attack 😅
I appreciate the honest review. Been on the fence as like you said, their ads are aggressive and in your face.
I love your honest review. However, how did you FEEL after drinking it for a while? How did you FEEL during the day?
I love coffee. But drink mud the majority of the time now. I use homemade creamer in it. Small can sweetened condensed milk, same amount of half and half, and then Torani puremade french vanilla syrup. I drink mud for the health benefits and don't care about their ads; not gonna stop me from drinking coffee, either. I appreciate what mud supports otherwise. And generally think we should all be more aware of where our foods come from, what is in them, and how they benefit us (or don't). That includes knowing what is in our coffee beans. It is about more than caffeine or any overuse of it. It's simply about knowing exactly what we are putting in our bodies.
There are some amazing decafs like Peets Major Dickinson decaf especially done in a french press which gives more oil into the coffee it’s really good
I am always so confused why they try to market this stuff on specialty coffee channels. We don’t just drink coffee, we embrace the whole process from bean to brew and the cup is just the reward at the end.
It’s like marketing ‘f*ck sports: play video games’ on NFL channels.
Bad media agency with poor media placement strategy
@@Myusernamehere33 Living in an era when facts no longer count, even junk marketing and lies _do_ have a ”value“… You might know whom I am alluding to ;-) No, the other one, his ”brain“…
its because they hold no ground in the chai / tea community either. Not only is thier name kind of insulting (mud water? for a historically delicious and complex herbal drink) but its also a bit of a sellout when you can get the same thing for cheaper from indian sources. Just not instant lol
Well said and beautifully done, Kyle! I tried the same Mudwtr starter kit and I only had 2 cups. It was not good. Plus the booklet included and their whole marketing approach is pretentious.
Hi. Thanks for the review. Only put half the water, then add MUD/WTR, cream, sweetener, then blend. Then add rest of the water. I have subbed this for my main coffee every day. I used to do 2 cups most days. Now I'm doing one cup or no cups of coffee. My main concern was my adrenals, as I'm sensitive. Still enjoy coffee but feeling good to reduce my caffeine. Plus I heard how great these mushrooms are for you.
Captain Janeway says
“F*CK your Mud/Wtr”
“There’s coffee in that nebula”
😂😂😂 ikr!
I love coffee because it’s been the catalyst for some of the most significant conversations in my life…conversations about life, theology, and well, coffee.
Love it. Thanks Josh!
Rechargeable fritters cost about $20 so at least you got a frother. And did you try to add sugar or froth some milk to make it taste better?
My favorite part of this video is your attitude. I’m glad you tried this. I’ve seen it advertised and decided I’d never spend the money because of how they marketed it. I trust your opinion and like I said before, I love your attitude and the way you went about the video. Sorry for not following your rules and just stating my favorite parts of coffee.
I love mud water simply for the health benefits of the mushrooms and I feel like coffee, even coffee with no caffeine, is hard on your stomach.
Thanks for reading the ingredients! I’ve been wondering what was in this. I thought the whole point of drinking this instead of coffee was to get off of caffeine? Black tea and reishi mushrooms have caffeine.
Love everything you said in this video, thank you sooo much "Coffee is you and I"
You are so welcome!
Love the way you approached this! Great Video!
Thanks!
I've been drinking mud/wtr exclusively for about a year and find myself to be much more alert, aware, and level throughout my day compared to when I was drinking coffee.
I do love the flavor of coffee, but there is no way to avoid the caffeine addiction, especially if you're drinking 2-4 cups a day. Mud/wtr is a great alternative to the caffeine addiction.
Bullshit!
The fact they turn the comments off on tiktok, that's why I'm watching your video right now.
I'll save people 7 min. "The problem with mud water is I'm too addicted to coffee"
No.
Most coherent coffee hater
😂😂😂
Just wanted to mention if people ARE looking for an alternative to coffee that actually TASTES like coffee and is great for making iced mochas, etc... Try "Dandy Blend" - it's made from 3 roasted roots (dandelion being 1) and 2 roasted grains. I love it and honestly the best alternative I've come across!!
Hey Kyle! Quick pro tip from a desi dude, it's just called chai! It'd be like saying espresso coffee. It's just called chai, and what most westerners think of is masala chai, the classic aromatic spicy tea we know and love. Solid vid man keep it up!
Thanks and thank you for watching
I loved statement "Coffee is more than Coffee" and indeed it is. Thanks for this review
Good honest review! Trying mine starting tomorrow
i don’t see how the fact you don’t like the taste of mud wtr means that it isn’t better than coffe - its about being healthy not tasting better
Your “hipster” comment gave me a chuckle. Hipster is the exact image than comes to mind when I see people drink these overly bright, thin body, light roast coffee drinks that people call espresso.
Haha I guess that term is relative
I’ve been drinking mud water for years and I love it. Of course I tweak it. I add oat milk and honey and it’s delicious! I stopped drinking coffee because it was becoming too acidic for my stomach and causing issues. I used to love coffee the smell of it everything but for whatever reason my body had enough. After drinking Mudwtr Believe it or not it actually helped, it gave me a break from all that acidity and my stomach is in a much better place and now I can drink coffee once or twice a week.
3:03 The moment just before the "whip" spilled the drink because there was too much in the glass lol. And while I appreciate that you don't want people here to dogpile on this product, it really baffles me why they thought mushrooms would in anyway make chai tea taste more like coffee.
Haha good eye! 🫠
Purely conjecture, but maybe the mushrooms have other benefits? Antioxidants/nutrients/etc?
@BoyBalastog What do you think where the _mud_ flavor would come from??? ;-)
Some coffee, especially French press, does taste a bit like "dirt" to me. I tend to enjoy well filtered coffee with clarity. But to each his own. When I tried mud wtr it reminded me a little of "dirty chai" (chai with a shot of espresso), which is not my thing. I like my chai and coffee separate.
A year late, but this video is great. An unbiased review on mud wtr is great. I’ve been thinking I need to switch up from coffee, but maybe I actually don’t.
Informative and to the point Opinion on a product I was on the fence about. I do love my coffee, and I'm not interested in teas. I'm glad you saved me money Just to taste, test a product.
Loved your honest perspective, thanks for putting this together (i agree, coffee is more than caffeine)
Mud water is a fail. Their marketing sucks. Nobody is asking “what the $&@! is in your mug?”. Idiotic marketing and I’ll never try their products.
I've never even heard a mud water but stumbling on this video and WOW you really put them in their place. Good for you! 👏
I tried it and it’s not bad, tasted like tea. I drank it cold though. I didn’t try it to replace coffee, I’m a disabled vet and I heard some of the ingredients can help with inflammation and things like that. I drink it solely as a tee. I still live my BRCC.
I bought some mud wtr but I'm scared to even try it cause of the lead warning label ...
You’re the best! Thank you for making this 🙌
I’m just going to say it: MudWtr is an acquired taste. It is definitely “earthy”. Using the coconut creamer and their sweetener definitely helps. I’m only trying their sweetener because it has new type of a natural sugar mixed in with the raw sugar. I’m trying to steer myself away from drinking coffee, because I now have a heart problem, and the caffeine is not helping. But I have been a coffee drinker for over 40 years, and I love it so much that I jokingly say, ‘it’s time for my coffee IV.” I’m definitely a coffee addict. So I have been trying to slowly come off coffee. No easy feat for a coffee addict. 🤦🏻♀️ The reason I chose the mud water as a replacement is because it does have some caffeine, and it touts giving you energy without the caffeine buzz. Plus, I prefer the natural ingredients list. Though I have yet to look up the one you suggested to look up. (I’ll get there, but you have brought fear to that research, LOL) Anyway, I’m looking for an alternative to coffee, not a coffee alternative. We’ll see.
Nice vid!
Totally agree about the marketing.
Glad to hear this resonates
Cordyceps is quite a common ingredient here in Hong Kong in soups and other dishes - remember when Whole Latte Love did a few episodes on grinding up stuff like peppercorns etc to see if you could make a drinkable espresso from same? Maybe you could try that with Cordyceps and give these guys a run for their money … 😁
Spoken w/ eloquence & care. Well done, Sir. You gave it an honest try. And you did not bash the opposing side for their views just because you are not a fan. Please, teach the others how to do this.
I don't like coffee, but I was taking caffeine pills, which made me groggy the next day. The mud water works well for me. My husband preferred his coffee.
I drank this stuff for over a month and after a while, I realized I was fully awake the entire day from falling asleep midway through. I can't drink coffee because of stomach issues, so this was something I could drink with no real effects to me. How I would mix mine is I'd use a mesh strainer to filter it after mixing. I'd add more cinnamon and then I'd add this vanilla creamer. It did hurt the cost of it all but honestly, that mud water lasted forever. I ended up having to throw one of the containers away because it went past it's exp date, that's how long I had it. I didn't drink it every day but I did drink it quite often. I did stop paying for it because it is expensive. The frother didn't last long. Maybe a year or so before it just stopped working. Wouldn't charge anymore. So, I wouldn't spend 60 on this. Just get a cheap frother. I am thinking about going back though.
When I was young I wanted to sit with my parents and join them while they were having coffee. My mom would fill up a small mug with milk and put a drop of coffee in there just so that I could say I was having coffee as well. 30 years later I still remember those times while we sit together and enjoy a cup that I now brew for them. Coffee is so much more than just a way to get your caffeine.
Perfectly-engineered campaign by Mud Wtr. I get it. It's incredibly valuable if you can make your product not just a habit, but a morning routine rather than a beverage to be consumed whenever. Plus they're assigning an identity to drinking this "healthfully-superior product" compared to what the normies are drinking. Great case to use in a marketing class.
Step 1) Angr th cffee peple
Step 2) Get coffee influencers to respond to Mud Wtr's marketing
Step 3) Free advertising
Step 4) Coffee people get catharsis by finally talking about this thing that annoyed them
Step 5) Mud Wtr reached some new customers, and the coffee people can finally get back to their lives.
(Kyle, I really mean it, I now feel like I can get back to my life after seeing someone review this product.)
Interesting take. Thanks for the comment
I just ignore the ads on YT myself its more and more each day so I just tune it out... I know this is about mushroom water in some way and that is about it... I would not drink coffee if I didn't like coffee. If I need a good mushroom tea I want a little more magic in mine.
I really enjoy the ritual of making coffee! The grinding, boiling, recipes, adjusting, tasting, sniffing, sharing and repeating is fun and even relaxing.
As it should be!
Honestly i have drank coffee for years. Many different types in my travels and ventures etc. Some of the blends i had while living in Puerto Rico are definitely on my list of favorites. MUD/WTR is different though. Ive heard about and looked into them for awhile but never could see my self shelling out that much money on a product i might not like. I had the opportunity recently to try some while working on something for a friend. Honestly i was very impressed. The flavor isint all that great but ive had alot worse tasting brews. The flavor could easily be masked though. If you like the coffee flavor it definitely mixes with with some good quality instant coffee. Now what i did not expect though was the level of focus it gave me. It definitely woke me up like caffiene would but i didnt expect the level of concentration that it gave me. My normal scatterbrained way of doing things was all but gone. But it was a calm and not a anxious concentration like a strong brew would normally give me. The effects of it lasted about 6 hours as well and was very noticeable. I dont see MUD/WTR replacing coffee for me. But would be more than happy to buy some for myself and add it into the rotation.
Amazing video and love the ending 👍🏽 much love coffee IS beautiful
Glad you agree
I'm way late to this party but just now came across your channel. Wunderground coffee is actual coffee plus mushrooms, for coffee lovers. Great option for anyone wanting the ritual of coffee but needing to watch caffeine intake, such as pregnant women. Not the most elaborate profile you'll ever have, but the most coffee forward of the alternatives IMO.
The coffee industry is so cool and complex cause there is so small ways to make it and it's a very cands on Hobbie so that's why I love it there are many drinks and if you want to ease off the caffeine you can always make the decaf versions and yes I am aware there is still even a tiny bit of caffeine in the decaf but thanks for the sweet video man another banger ! !
Thanks for watching!