Quick Summary: Five things I tried the last few weeks that shook up my usual small cap coffee order including a surprisingly sweet creatine in fancy sachets, berry marine collagen, an organic ghee that goes wonderfully in a spicy warm chai, a café-style espresso concentrate you can pick up from Woolies, and the sparkling ginger-aide I’m still thinking about. Prices range from $30 to $70, with two sips on the cheaper side.
Some weeks your routine needs a shake-up, and this was one of mine.
Between new supplements landing on my desk and a couple of café finds that wowed me, this week’s line-up covers the wellness-to-weekend spectrum – creatine, collagen, ghee, and two very good drinks.
Here’s what I tried, what I honestly thought, and a few helpful facts on each to know before you buy.
My Honest Reviews This Week
Biolae Creatone Body Composition Formula, $52.00
It’s hard to miss the Creatine hype, and truth be told I am very hesitant to try anything health-consumable usually.
A chat with a trusted med professional led to me slotting it into my routine with high hopes.
On taste: slightly sweet with the most subtle taste of ginger. I really enjoy the handy sachets – it makes the experience a bit fancier and I found myself using them more often (and giving two or three away for loved ones to try).
I do enjoy using the electric whisk with this one, as creatine can be harder to blend. But this is definitely the pick for your smoothies rather than your coffees and teas, just due to its sweeter taste profile.
I’m hoping to see results from consistent use, and I’m glad we’re focusing on the shouldn’t-be-this-complicated topic of women entering their 30s, 40s, and beyond with the energy they deserve.
I’ll report back!
Good to know from the brand:
- Delivers clinically studied creatine monohydrate (2.5g per serve) to help replenish ATP – claims to support strength, energy, and exercise recovery with consistent use
- Also contains Bifidobacterium breve (a probiotic) for gut health and ginger root as a digestive aid to keep bloating at bay
- Practitioner-grade, third-party tested, unflavoured, and vegan – no artificial flavours or colours, and free from gluten, dairy, soy, and nuts
- 30 sachets per box
Want the science? Read Biolae’s guides to creatine for women’s health and managing fatigue in perimenopause.
Innour Natural Marine Collagen, Berry, $70.00
Innour is a favourite. I’ve always been fancy on their unflavoured collagen that is actually flavourless (like, put in your coffee and don’t worry flavourless).
Beyond that, my usual go-to has been the Summer Fruits sachets because of the freeze-dried mango.
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The last few weeks? Berry has stolen my heart. You’ll completely understand if you pick a raspberry jam over a strawberry jam.
It brings that nostalgic taste to the colder weather with flavour from freeze-dried raspberry fruit powder that is slightly tarty, in the best way.
A lovely one in any sweet or fruity drink you have, but also easy to have on its own.
Good to know about Innour:
- Doctor-developed Australian brand, with hydrolysed marine collagen sustainably sourced from fish skin in France – broken down into smaller amino acid chains that are easy for the body to use
- 5g of marine collagen per serving, naturally flavoured with real freeze-dried raspberries and stevia – no artificial additives
- Includes vitamin C, which plays a role in normal collagen formation, and can help support skin hydration and elasticity plus healthy hair and nails as part of a balanced diet
- The 174g tub is around a month’s supply at one scoop a day
- The larger 348g tub is better value, and of course they have the pre-portioned sachets for travel (and gifting!)
- Available from my favourite Aussie beauty and wellness retailer, VAMS Beauty
Drops of Gold Ghee 275mL, $30.00
New to me, but I’m always game to try a trusted rec.
I recently experienced the Drops of Gold ghee at a local Sydney café, Sticky Fingers near Surry Hills, which was absolutely warming and comforting.
The chai meshed so well with the almost nutty, rich flavour of the ghee, and the drink didn’t feel greasy or heavy at all.
I liked it so much, I asked for some to spread on my banana bread instead of butter. Yum.
Good to know:
- Organic, grass-fed ghee made in Australia, rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats
- It works as a versatile, flavourful alternative to butter or oil. Wonderful in savoury and sweet dishes, or blended into your morning coffee, chai, or smoothie
- Founded in Sydney and inspired by Eastern beauty traditions, with ghee treated as inner nourishment that goes deeper
You can currently try it in the wild too – Drops of Gold is collaborating with Sticky Fingers café in Surry Hills for a while longer.
NESCAFÉ Espresso Concentrate Velvet Mocha
Dermal Therapy collaborated with NESCAFÉ for their recent Mocha Tinted Lip Balm release, and in the package was the NESCAFÉ Espresso Concentrate – a sweet, well-rounded, not-bitter concentrate made to use with iced drinks, though I’ve definitely snuck a pour into hot drinks too.
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This is a very no-fuss product and feels like you’ve ordered it at a café. I would definitely recommend trying this, especially if you have a sweeter tooth like me.
Also great? A chocolate swirl on the glass, though I suspect most can make it more aesthetic than my attempt.
Good to know:
- Designed for iced coffee at home with no espresso machine needed – fill a glass with six to eight ice cubes, add 170–250mL of cold water or milk, then shake and pour in a 50mL shot
- Stocked at most major supermarkets including Woolworths and IGA
Blacksmith Passionfruit + Ginger-Aide
I recently visited Blacksmith in Surry Hills and LOVED their passionfruit and ginger-aide (yes, like lemonade).
It wasn’t too gingery or spicy, but still very fresh.
The passionfruit gave some tartness (I love love love passionfruit), and it was perfectly sparkling.
I highly recommend trying. The atmosphere was great, too. Not loud or awkward, seats were comfy, and had a wonderful D&M in my booth.
The drink size was generous – enough to sip throughout the meal and plenty left over to finish up during a chat.
The Takeaway
A good few weeks of trying new things! The Creatone sachets earned a spot on my desk next to the Innour berry collagen. Ghee converted me mid-chai and I’m not sure how I’ll ever go back to standard chai.
Finally, I have some new and lovely meet-up spots in Surry Hills.
What is at the top of your go-to drink list? Let me know in the comments, I’d love to give it a go.
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