In the world of functional beverages, most of them revolve around high-protein, caffeinated energy, and more recently, gut health and digestion, thanks to an infusion of prebiotic fiber. Tranquilo in Sweden goes about things very differently, so much so, it is the only one of its kind, not just in its home country, but in the world. The Tranquilo beverage is all about calm, relaxation, and mood, and it relies on just one ingredient to achieve that.
Tranquilo is the world’s first and only ashwagandha-based beverage, where you get a highly efficacious dose of the multi-benefit ingredient, known for its ability to reduce stress and support relaxation, all in a sweet and smooth sparkling drink. The innovation has half a gram of its one and only key component, and it’s also not any ordinary ashwagandha; it’s the powerhouse KSM-66 Ashwagandha, backed by more than 70 clinical studies.
Another highlight of the Transquilo ashwagandha beverage is that the team has managed to make it taste pretty damn impressive. There is no earthy, herbal tone to it, with a much more traditional soda-like feel in both of its flavors, Lemon & Elderflower and Raspberry. It comes down to whether you like the tangy hit of citrus or the sweetness of raspberry, although either way you go, there is no sugar and just seven calories in a 330ml can.
The KSM-66 Ashwagandha-backed Tranquilo is a Swedish company, and it has grown quickly in that market, which has plenty of functional beverages, although no one has really gone down the route of benefits beyond energy or protein. The brand is still young and is expanding in the United Kingdom too, and the success makes sense, as it is built to take the edge off, a great contrast to the much more common energy drinks.
