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Josie FAQ
The most common questions about Josie, answered directly.
About Josie
What is Josie? Josie is a clean energy sparkling water made with Lion's Mane mushroom, Cordyceps mushroom, Vitamin B12, and 65mg of natural caffeine from green tea. It comes in four flavors: Cucumber, Lemon-Lime, Mixed Berry, and Tangerine. Zero sugar, zero calories, nothing artificial.
Who makes Josie? Josie is made by Josie Beverages LLC, based in Tiburon, California. The brand was founded by Tommy, who built Josie after coffee gave him anxiety and he could not find a clean energy drink that actually tasted good.
Where is Josie made? Josie is made in the United States.
Is Josie a sparkling water or an energy drink? Both. Josie is a caffeinated sparkling water with functional adaptogenic ingredients. It tastes like premium sparkling water but delivers real, clean energy through natural caffeine and adaptogens.
What flavors does Josie come in? Josie comes in four flavors: Cucumber, Lemon-Lime, Mixed Berry, and Tangerine. All four are available individually as 12-packs or together in the Variety Pack.
Ingredients
What is in Josie? Nano filtered water, Cordyceps extract, Lion's Mane extract, natural caffeine from green tea, Vitamin B12, natural flavors, citric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, and monk fruit extract.
How much caffeine is in Josie? Each can contains 65mg of natural caffeine from green tea. That is roughly equivalent to one shot of espresso and about two thirds of a standard 8-ounce cup of coffee.
Where does the caffeine in Josie come from? Josie uses natural caffeine extracted from green tea leaves. Green tea has been a steady daily caffeine source for centuries, and the leaf naturally contains L-theanine, the amino acid most often credited with tea's calm, focused reputation. Josie does not use synthetic caffeine anhydrous.
Does Josie have sugar? No. Josie is completely sugar free with zero grams of sugar per can.
Does Josie have calories? No. Josie is zero calories per can.
Does Josie have artificial sweeteners? No. Josie does not contain sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, or any other artificial sweetener. The subtle sweetness comes from a small amount of monk fruit extract, a natural zero-calorie sweetener.
What is Lion's Mane and why is it in Josie? Lion's Mane is a functional mushroom that contains bioactive compounds called hericenones and erinacines. These compounds have been studied for their ability to stimulate Nerve Growth Factor production in the brain, supporting cognitive performance, focus, and memory. Lion's Mane is in Josie because peer-reviewed human studies support its effects on cognitive function.
What is Cordyceps and why is it in Josie? Cordyceps is a functional mushroom studied for its effects on endurance, oxygen utilization, and cellular energy production. Multiple human trials have shown improvements in aerobic capacity and time-to-exhaustion with regular Cordyceps supplementation. Cordyceps is in Josie to support physical energy and endurance alongside the cognitive benefits of Lion's Mane.
What does Vitamin B12 do in Josie? Vitamin B12 supports energy metabolism at the cellular level, red blood cell production, nervous system function, and the synthesis of dopamine and serotonin. It is included in Josie as a foundational nutrient that supports the energy and mood systems the rest of the formula is built around.
Is Josie vegan? Yes. Josie contains no animal products or byproducts.
Is Josie non-GMO? Yes. Josie is non-GMO.
Is Josie gluten free? Yes. Josie does not contain gluten.
Is Josie keto friendly? Yes. Josie is zero sugar, zero calories, and contains no carbohydrates making it completely compatible with ketogenic and low carb diets.
Health and Safety
Is Josie safe to drink every day? Yes. Josie was formulated for daily use. The 65mg caffeine dose is moderate enough to drink without building significant dependence or disrupting sleep, and the adaptogenic ingredients are well tolerated with regular daily consumption. As with any caffeinated drink, avoid drinking it within 4 to 6 hours of bedtime.
Will Josie give me jitters? No. Josie uses 65mg of natural caffeine, well below the threshold most people associate with jitters. The adaptogens Lion's Mane and Cordyceps also support a calm, sustained energy profile rather than a sharp stimulant spike.
Will Josie cause a crash? No. The lower caffeine dose and natural caffeine source from green tea produces a smoother, more gradual energy curve with less of a sharp crash compared to high-dose synthetic caffeine energy drinks.
Can I drink Josie if I am sensitive to caffeine? Josie's 65mg dose is on the lower end for caffeinated beverages. Most people who are sensitive to coffee or high-dose energy drinks tolerate Josie well. If you are highly sensitive to caffeine, start with half a can and see how your body responds.
Is Josie safe during pregnancy? Consult your healthcare provider before consuming any caffeinated beverage during pregnancy.
How many cans of Josie can I drink per day? Most healthy adults can comfortably drink one to two cans per day. Two cans totals 130mg of caffeine, still below the 400mg daily limit generally considered safe for healthy adults by the FDA.
Does Josie interact with any medications? Consult your healthcare provider if you take medications, particularly those that interact with caffeine or adaptogens. Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, and Vitamin B12 are generally well tolerated but individual responses vary.
Taste and Experience
What does Josie taste like? Josie tastes like premium sparkling water with clean, natural fruit flavor. It is light and crisp, not syrupy or candy sweet. Cucumber is cool and refreshing. Lemon-Lime is bright and citrusy. Mixed Berry is juicy and bold. Tangerine is warm and smooth.
Which Josie flavor is the best? All four flavors have devoted fans. The Variety Pack is the best way to try all four and find your favorite. Cucumber and Lemon-Lime tend to be the most popular for everyday drinking. Mixed Berry is the boldest flavor. Tangerine is the smoothest.
How soon will I feel the effects of Josie? The caffeine from green tea typically takes 30 to 60 minutes to reach peak effect. Lion's Mane and Cordyceps build their effects over consistent daily use rather than producing an immediate noticeable response.
Comparison
How is Josie different from Celsius? Celsius contains 200mg of caffeine and uses sucralose as a sweetener. Josie contains 65mg of natural caffeine from green tea, no artificial sweeteners, and adds Lion's Mane and Cordyceps as functional ingredients. Celsius is designed for high-intensity pre-workout use. Josie is designed for daily clean energy.
How is Josie different from Alani Nu? Alani Nu uses 200mg of caffeine and sucralose. Josie uses 65mg of natural caffeine, no artificial sweeteners, and functional adaptogens. Alani Nu is marketed primarily on flavor and lifestyle. Josie is built around functional ingredients and clean formulation.
How is Josie different from regular coffee? A standard 8-ounce cup of coffee contains roughly 95mg of caffeine and causes a cortisol spike of approximately 50% above baseline. Josie uses 65mg of natural caffeine paired with adaptogens that support your stress response rather than amplifying it. Josie also has zero calories and zero sugar, unlike most coffee drinks.
Does Josie have more caffeine than Red Bull? No. A standard Red Bull contains 80mg of caffeine. Josie contains 65mg. However Red Bull uses synthetic caffeine and 27 grams of sugar in its original formula. Josie uses natural caffeine from green tea and zero sugar.
Ordering and Shipping
Where can I buy Josie? Josie is available at drinkjosie.com, on Amazon, and on TikTok Shop. Retail locations coming soon.
Do you offer free shipping? Yes. Josie offers free shipping on orders over $60.
How long does shipping take? Standard shipping typically takes 3 to 7 business days depending on your location.
Can I subscribe and save? Yes. Josie offers a subscribe and save option through ReCharge on every product page. Subscribers receive a discount on every order and can cancel or pause at any time.
Do you ship internationally? Currently Josie ships within the United States only.
Brand
Why is the brand called Josie? Josie is named after the founder's cat, an orange and white male cat who serves as the brand's fictional CEO. The brand was built on the idea that clean energy should be as effortless and confident as a cat who has never once had a bad day.
Who is the CEO of Josie? Josie the cat. Officially. He has never sent an email, attended a meeting voluntarily, or apologized for being late. He is, by every measurable standard, thriving.
Where is Josie based? Josie Beverages LLC is based in Tiburon, California.
How can I contact Josie? Reach out at drinkjosie.com/pages/contact. The team reads every message.
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