faq

we’re a team of creative people in search of calm. Recess helps people feel calm, focused and creative despite the stressful world around them. a couple of years ago, we created our first product line and canned a feeling. now we make a variety of products that all help you feel calm cool collected in different ways

modern times can be overwhelming: 8 in 10 Americans report experiencing daily stress. our jobs, our commutes and simply existing in the world around us are more stressful than ever before. we made Recess to give you a moment to reset and rebalance, so you can feel calm but focused on the things that matter

Recess arose out of a simple observation: it’s easier to be creative, productive and fun when you’re calm. and so, Ben Witte (along with co-founders Justin Hauser and David Hess) set out to create a beverage that would help people feel calm and balanced despite living in an increasingly stressful world. now, Recess creates even more relaxation products and experiences designed to help people feel calm cool collected

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no. all of our products are shelf stable, but our sparkling water is best enjoyed cold

we run post-production quality checks & validate the results with certificates of analysis from third-party labs. having safe, reliable products is something we take very seriously. head to our what’s inside page to learn more

we’re all over the US but NY is our forever home

Recess is a sparkling water infused with hemp and adaptogens for balance and clarity so you can be the you you are on your best days. made with real fruit ingredients and no fake stuff, because your taste buds deserve it

Recess is a sparkling water infused with broad spectrum hemp and adaptogens, made with real fruit ingredients and no fake stuff. each can contains 10mg of broad spectrum hemp extract as well as ginseng, lemon balm, and L-theanine. it’s made with real fruit like dried cherries, peaches and orange zest, all with less than 20 calories and 5g or less of sugar

not tired, not wired. calming blend of hemp & adaptogens work together to create a feeling we could all use more of these days: calm cool collected

recent science has shown that hemp helps support a variety of physiological processes by interaction with our body’s endocannabinoid system. we use a broad spectrum hemp (grown with organic farming practices) that includes cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids

anytime you need a moment to reset and rebalance. we see people drinking Recess in the morning (to start the day calm), during work to stay calm but focused, after work to decompress, and as an alternative to alcohol

our blackberry chai flavor uses black tea in an effort to closely replicate the true taste and function of chai tea. this particular flavor may contain a miniscule amount of naturally-occurring caffeine (roughly 200x less than a cup of coffee). the other flavors are completely caffeine-free

children, pregnant or nursing women should consult a physician before use

Recess Zero Proof is a line of craft mocktails for alcohol-free moments. they’re infused with uplifting guayusa and balancing adaptogens. our mocktails taste and feel like your favorite cocktails, without the consequences. they’re also made with real ingredients, low sugar, low calorie and are 0% ABV

Zero Proof was crafted by our in-house mixologist. they’re made with real ingredients like actual ginger, orange peel and lime zest. and they’re formulated to taste just like the cocktails you know and love, but without the alcohol. our functional blend includes uplifting guayusa and balancing adaptogens like L-theanine and lemon balm. each can contains 10mg of naturally occurring caffeine from guayusa

Zero Proof is formulated to offer you a balanced but uplifting feeling. in other words, it helps keep you in the moment when you’re socializing

Recess Zero Proof was made to be enjoyed in the company of others, whether it’s at a dinner, at the park beach or pool, a party with friends or even unwinding at home. wherever you decide to enjoy an alcohol-free moment, Recess Zero Proof is the zero-proof, zero-comprise drink of choice

guauyusa is a nootropic superleaf related to yerba mate that is naturally caffeinated. each can of Recess Zero Proof contains 10mg of this naturally occurring caffeine from guayusa.

each can of Zero Proof contains 10mg of naturally occurring caffeine from guayusa. we made sure to add guayusa so you can enjoy a balanced boost while you’re socializing. this is less than half the average caffeine content in a cup of green tea (~30-50mg) and less than a third of the caffeine in a can of soda

children, pregnant or nursing women should consult a physician before use

Recess Mood combines magnesium & adaptogens to help you unwind. it comes in two forms: Recess Mood sparkling water and Recess Mood Powder

Recess Mood sparkling water is infused with magnesium and adaptogens. each flavor is made with real fruit and no fake stuff. more specifically, each serving contains 53mg of magnesium from our proprietary magnesium blend which includes magnesium L-threonate, magnesium ascorbate and active vitamin B6, as well as L-theanine and lemon balm powder

Recess Mood powder is a ready-to-mix powder featuring a blend of magnesium, adaptogens and electrolytes for hydration. more specifically, each serving contains 1.6g of our proprietary magnesium blend which includes magnesium L-threonate, magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate and active vitamin B6, as well as 200mg of L-theanine and 180mg of passion flower extract

each serving of Recess Mood Powder is half of your daily recommended amount of magnesium, so we recommend up to 2 servings (2 stick packs or 2 scoops) per day, unless you are pregnant or nursing, in which case you should check with your physician prior to consuming. we encourage you to listen to your body and consult a physician if you need more information on how you might be affected

it turns out half of all Americans aren’t getting enough magnesium in their diet, which is making us feel tired, stressed and moody. we designed our functional blend around magnesium L-threonate, which is a form of magnesium shown to raise brain magnesium levels

whenever you feel like your mind and body could use a pick-me-up. we see people drinking Recess Mood in the morning (to start the day on a high note), when you’re feeling that afternoon dip (and need a mood boost), after work to decompress and as an alternative to alcohol

children, pregnant or nursing women should consult a physician before use

a Recess subscription allows you to get Recess delivered to your home on your schedule, so you don’t need to reorder every time you want Recess. with our flexible subscription program, you’re in control. cancel, adjust or modify your subscription anytime

you can subscribe to all of our products, including Recess with CBD & Recess Mood sparkling water 12 packs, & Recess Mood Powder tubs & stick packs and Recess Zero Proof

to sign up for a subscription:

yes. to change your delivery date, change your upcoming charge date by emailing subscribe@takearecess.com. we can help you from there

yes. to change your delivery frequency:

yes. to skip a shipment:

yes. to add to your existing subscription:

to swap one subscription product for another:

yes. to change your billing method:

yes. to change your shipping address:

to cancel your subscription:

depending on your location, you will receive a delivery between 2-7 business days from the shipment date

Recess Realitywear apparel is designed in New York and made in LA

yes. all apparel is unisex and fits true to size. our instagram is weird, our sizes are not

we recommend following the care instructions on the inside of each apparel piece

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yes, but you will need to place a separate order for each location

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