This was exciting to me because I quite like ginseng as a focus-aid, and in reasonable levels I like the taste of ginseng a lot too. I actually drink a fair bit of mate (especially in the morning) for a similar reason as I find I personally benefit a lot from the more focus-boosting, naturally stimulating properties…
Taste wise I thought it was fine. The tropical notes are pretty nice with the mango being leaned on more heavily than the pineapple. It’s juicy and sweet in a safe, commercial sort of way. I do get a little bit of that woodier undertone ginseng tends to have, but I think it plays pretty well with the fruit. As someone who knows that’s what ginseng tastes like, I find it easy to dismiss and I would like to think it’s also still mild enough to not be an issue for people unfamiliar with the ingredient too. Unfortunately the finish of this was awfully sweet. Definitely has that signature stevia taste, and I struggled a bit to look past it.