I Don’t Know How It Got to This Point…
A month ago, I couldn’t tell you the last time I made it through a day without my Grande Skinny Vanilla Latte with oat milk and ~3 more cups of crappy office coffee. Maybe that doesn’t seem like a big deal to you—hey, maybe you’re in the same boat—but when I realized that somewhere along the line, my “$8.11 silly little treat” turned into a full-blown addiction (and my sleep, mental health, and wallet were suffering because of it), I knew I had to make a change heading into the new year.
Armed with a resolution as shaky as my pre-coffee hands, I set out to find something that could wean me off of my excessive caffeine consumption. And of course, after Googling “how do I stop drinking so much coffee?” I got hit with a targeted ad for Magic Mind, a so-called “productivity shot” that claims to 1. Boost motivation, energy, & focus, 2. crush procrastination, brain fog, & fatigue, AND 3. Reduce stress and anxiety.
Intrigued? So Was I.
Especially after reading some reviews that called it “liquid enlightenment” and compared it to Adderall. Those are some preeeetty big claims for a drink that only has 55 mg of caffeine.
But when I saw that Forbes called it “Silicon Valley’s new morning elixir,” and Brooke Shields, Grammy award-winning RÜFÜS DU SOL, Chelsea Handler, Twitch founder Justin Kan, and Kourtney Kardashian have tried the stuff, I decided to give it a shot. I figured, since they have a 30-day “magic guarantee,” I’d be doing myself a disservice by not at least trying it.
So What… Is It? Great Question.
Magic Mind was founded by a coffee lover like me. After developing a heart condition that was exacerbated by excessive caffeine and stress, James Beshara spent 10 years (and 100+ iterations) working with a group of doctors and medical researchers to develop a fully optimized natural energy source that harnesses the cognitive and physical benefits of adaptogens, nootropics, and functional mushrooms.
Buzzwords aside, it’s a 2 oz. matcha-based shot that combines a unique blend of 12 active ingredients that work together to help you achieve that perfect balance of focus and energy—without the jitters, crashes, or caffeine-anxiety.
This includes: Organic Matcha, Organic Lion’s Mane Mushrooms, Organic Ashwagandha, Bacopa Monnieri, Organic Cordyceps Mushrooms, Rhodiola Rosea, Phosphatidylserine, Choline, Turmeric, Vitamin C, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin D3, and a touch of Organic Agave. While I’m not vegan, paleo, or keto—this shot is. It’s also free of nuts and gluten.
My First Thoughts
There are a few different pricing opinions available, but I went with the most economical option, which was to start a 30-bottle subscription to save $51. This brought the price down to $3.25 per bottle, or $97.50 for the month. It’s not cheap, but it feels that way when I compare it to my daily Starbucks order (for reference, 30 Grande Skinny Vanilla Lattes with oat milk = $243.30 in New York City).
My order arrived with free and fast shipping, and as soon as it arrived, I cracked open a shot and took a sip. To be completely honest, I was prepared for it to taste like wet earth, given the ingredient list. But it was actually… good? Complex and grassy like matcha, with a subtle hint of sweetness thanks to the organic agave. Not mushroom-y at all. It was definitely something I could look forward to drinking every day.
Great Things Take Time
I read that it could take 5-10 days of consistent use to feel the full effects, so I wasn’t expecting an *instant energy boost* on day 1. And I’ll admit, I was sluggish the first day going cold-turkey on the coffee—so I took reviewers’ advice and started drinking my Magic Mind alongside a single cup of coffee at the office.
About a week in, something clicked and my usual 3pm crash turned into a 3pm cruise. I started to feel simultaneously more focused, motivated, and energized throughout the whole day. No brain-fog, no jitters—just calm energy and productivity, and I didn’t feel the need to re-up on my coffee.
As the days turned into weeks, I realized I was falling asleep faster and getting better quality sleep, which meant I was waking up well-rested and in a better mood, too.
Finally, my job is really stressful toward the end of the year, which usually manifests in my anxiety going through the roof and me getting sick all of the time. But in the few weeks since I started incorporating Magic Mind into my routine, I’ve been able to manage my stress much better than usual and I haven’t felt so much as a sniffle. I guess that’s all thanks to the powerful antioxidants and immune-boosting ingredients.
I’m Going into the New Year *Already* Feeling Great
So, here I am, less coffee-stained and more wide-eyed, basking in the glow of Magic Mind’s magical intervention. The journey to shrug off my Starbucks dependency wasn’t just about breaking a habit—it was about finding a healthier, more sustainable way to stay energized.
Of course, I still treat myself to Starbucks when I want to. But with this little shot by my side, my mornings have become more about embracing the day’s tasks with a clear head than desperately clinging to a paper cup.
If you’re hoping to cut down on your caffeine consumption in 2024, I could not recommend Magic Mind more. As I mentioned earlier‚ they have a 30-day, no-questions-asked guarantee, so there’s no harm in trying it out. You’ll quickly learn just how magical this stuff is.