CBD Drinks for the Afternoon Slump: Why People Are Swapping a Coffee for a SKïP

The morning usually has a rhythm.

You get up. Make breakfast. Put the kettle on. Start work.

By the afternoon, that rhythm can become a little less clear.

You might be heading into another meeting, trying to finish something that has taken longer than planned or staring at a task you have been avoiding since lunchtime. Sometimes you are ready to knuckle down. Sometimes you are already thinking about closing the laptop.

That is often when another coffee enters the conversation.

For plenty of people, it still sounds exactly right. For others, it does not.

Perhaps you have already made several trips to the kettle. Perhaps you do not want more caffeine later in the day. Perhaps coffee sometimes gives you the feeling you wanted and sometimes sends you slightly sideways.

Or perhaps you are simply bored and fancy something cold.

That is where people often tell us SKïP fits.

SKïP is a lightly sparkling, fruit-led drink you can open when you fancy a change of pace. Our CBD range contains 5mg of cold-pressed CBD per can and comes in Lemon & Basil, Elderflower & Mint and Peach & Ginger.

The drink still comes first.

Research from Ocado Retail and Savanta found that 22% of UK adults had swapped their usual morning tea or coffee for a functional drink, rising to 39% among Gen Z. The research looked at morning routines rather than the afternoon specifically, but it reflects a broader willingness to choose different drinks in moments once dominated by tea or coffee.

For us, SKïP is a drink made for moments that already exist.

The 3 pm pause happens to be one of them.

Key Takeaways

• SKïP offers another afternoon option when you do not fancy more coffee.

• People often reach for SKïP before a meeting, while working through a difficult task or when taking a proper pause.

• SKïP was created as an everyday drink that can fit into the working day.

• The CBD and Lion’s Mane ranges suit different preferences, but flavour should still guide the choice.

• Each CBD flavour contains the same amount of cold-pressed CBD, so choosing one comes down to taste.

Can a CBD Drink Help with the Afternoon Slump?

A CBD drink can give you another option when you reach that familiar point in the afternoon. For us, SKïP is about having something refreshing to open rather than promising to change how tired you feel.

The afternoon slump means different things to different people.

Sometimes it is physical tiredness. Sometimes it is boredom. Sometimes you have spent too long looking at the same task and need a reason to step away from it for a moment.

That pause can be useful in itself.

You open the fridge, get up from your desk and have something refreshing before deciding what comes next.

Customers tell us they reach for SKïP in all kinds of afternoon moments. It might be before another meeting, when they are about to settle into a longer piece of work or while reconsidering how to approach a particularly difficult task.

It also works when the working day is nearly over.

You might be finishing early, cooking dinner or moving into the part of the day where you no longer want another tea or coffee.

SKïP can fit naturally into those kinds of moments because it is not tied to a strict routine.

You do not need to make time for it or treat it like a supplement. You simply open a can and see whether it suits the moment.

Should I Drink SKïP Instead of an Afternoon Coffee?

Yes, absolutely. SKÏP can be a refreshing choice on afternoons when another coffee does not feel quite right.

Some afternoons suit coffee.

Others call for something different.

Coffee can sometimes feel like a spike. SKïP offers a different kind of moment: more of a pause and refresh before getting on with your day.

That difference may matter if you are mindful of when you consume caffeine. A systematic review covering 24 studies found that caffeine consumption reduced total sleep time by an average of 45 minutes, although the effect will vary according to the amount, timing and individual.

That does not mean an afternoon coffee will affect everyone’s sleep, or that coffee needs to disappear from your routine.

It helps explain why someone who is already thinking about their sleep may decide that another coffee later in the day is not what they want.

There are other reasons too.

Buying coffee out regularly can become expensive. Making the same hot drink several times can become repetitive. And caffeine does not always create the experience someone was hoping for.

Sometimes you just want something different.

What Might You Want from Your Afternoon Drink?

The table is not a set of rules. It is simply a reminder that the drink you want at 3 pm does not have to be the one you chose at 9 am.

Will SKïP Make Me Sleepy at Work?

SKïP is not designed to make you sleepy.

CBD is sometimes spoken about only in connection with evenings and bedtime, which can make people wonder whether a CBD drink belongs in the working day.

We created SKïP as an everyday drink.

People open it with lunch, while working, before meetings, during afternoon breaks and when catching up with friends. It was never intended to be something reserved for the end of the day.

We also would not promise that everyone will experience CBD in exactly the same way. People respond differently to ingredients, just as their experiences with caffeine can differ.

What we can say is that SKïP is not designed to create a caffeine-style spike or leave you feeling “fired up”.

It is a fruit-led drink you can enjoy when you want a pause, something refreshing and a different option from another cup of coffee.

Anyone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition should speak with a healthcare professional before including CBD in their routine.

Can I Drink SKïP in a Meeting?

Yes. SKïP can fit naturally into meetings and the rest of the working day.

Some people open one before a call begins. Others keep one for afterwards, when they want a few minutes before moving on to the next thing.

It does not need to become a talking point unless you want it to.

To someone else, it may simply look like a colourful can of lightly sparkling fruit drink on the desk. When someone does ask about it, the cold-pressed CBD gives you something different to talk about if the conversation comes up.

That was part of what we wanted to create.

SKïP is a considered option with an ingredient people may be curious about, but it still feels easy to drink in familiar situations.

• A meeting.

• Lunch at your desk.

• A difficult afternoon task.

• Or that quiet five minutes before the next part of the day begins.

How Does CBD Compare to Herbal Tea for the Slump?

Both can suit the afternoon. It depends on what you feel like drinking.

Herbal tea is warm, familiar and easy to make. Sometimes that is exactly what you want.

On other days, particularly after several trips to the kettle, something cold may sound more appealing.

That is where SKïP offers a different experience. It is lightly sparkling, fruit-led and ready to drink straight from the fridge.

We do not see one as replacing the other.

A peppermint tea may suit one afternoon. An Elderflower & Mint SKïP may suit the next.

The choice can stay that simple.

Should I Drink CBD or Lion’s Mane in the Afternoon?

Both SKïP ranges can fit into the afternoon.

Our CBD drinks contain cold-pressed CBD and come in Lemon & Basil, Elderflower & Mint and Peach & Ginger.

Our Lion’s Mane drinks contain 2,000mg of Lion’s Mane extract and come in Cloudy Apple and Blood Orange.

Neither range needs to fit into a strict supplement routine. 

Both are drinks designed for everyday moments, so the choice usually comes down to the flavour you prefer and the ingredient you are interested in.

Which SKïP Range Sounds More Like You?

There is no universally correct afternoon choice. For most people, it comes down to the flavour they prefer and which ingredient they are interested in.

Which SKïP Flavour Is Best for the Afternoon?

The one you look forward to opening.

• Lemon & Basil is bright and citrus-led.

• Elderflower & Mint is lighter and more floral.

• Peach & Ginger combines soft fruit with a little warmth from the ginger.

Each contains the same amount of cold-pressed CBD, so the choice is about flavour rather than potency.

Some people enjoy Lemon & Basil after lunch. Others prefer Elderflower & Mint during a meeting or Peach & Ginger when the working day is beginning to slow down.

Those are habits rather than rules.

Taste is personal, and the drink that sounds right may change from one day to the next.

Sometimes You Just Want Something Different at 3 pm

We do not think every afternoon coffee needs replacing.

• Sometimes another coffee sounds right.

• Sometimes you want tea.

• And sometimes you have already been to the kettle three times and would rather open something cold.

That is where SKïP fits.

It is not another drink you need to force into your schedule. It works in moments that already exist: after lunch, before a meeting, during a difficult task or when the working day begins to wind down.

For us, the important thing is that it tastes like a drink you would choose anyway.

The cold-pressed CBD is part of what makes SKÏP different.

But the flavour is what keeps people coming back.

FAQs

Can I Drink SKïP Back-to-Back with Coffee?

Coffee and SKÏP can both fit into the same day. Your routine may simply be coffee earlier and a chilled SKÏP later. However, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or unsure whether CBD is suitable for you, it is always best to speak to a healthcare professional first.

Will SKïP Make Me Less Productive?

SKïP is not designed to determine how productive you feel. It is simply an everyday drink you can enjoy while working, meeting or taking a break.

Can I Drink SKïP Before a Presentation?

Yes. It can be enjoyed before a presentation in the same way as any other alcohol-free sparkling drink.

Will People Notice I’m Drinking CBD?

They may notice the colourful can before they notice the CBD. It only needs to become a conversation if you want it to.

Can I Drink SKïP During a Busy Working Day?

Yes. SKïP can fit into a busy working day in the same way as any other alcohol-free drink. It does not promise to change the pressure of the job, but it can give you something refreshing to open when you take a pause.

Can Tea and SKïP Both Fit into the Same Routine?

Yes. Tea and SKïP can both fit into the same routine, depending on what you feel like drinking. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or unsure whether CBD is suitable for you, it is always best to speak to a healthcare professional first.

What Are Some Caffeine-Free Alternatives to an Afternoon Coffee?

SKïP is a caffeine-free choice for afternoons when you want something cold, lightly sparkling and different from another coffee.