I’m not sure exactly when it was that society’s obsession with crystals was sparked anew. Maybe it was around the time that Spencer Pratt from The Hills started singing the ancient stones’ praises on Instagram after dropping nearly $1 million on his own collection. Or maybe it happened when Nicole Richie started hawking them for up to $1,495 as part of her latest House of Harlow line.
Whenever it was, at some point along the way, the same healing crystals our ancestors once turned to for their mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing were suddenly back in vogue, taking off like a rocket in an oversaturated market of self-care enthusiasts.
Said to wield curative powers that align with our seven chakras — yellow stones, like light citrine for example, are thought to connect to your stomach, or solar plexus chakra, to aid in digestion and liver issues — these powerful rocks began infiltrating our lives via everything from our jewelry and derma-rollers to our water bottles and … our rosé?
That’s right! Say hello to Rock Grace — a new kind of crystal-infused pink drink that looks just like your favorite blush wine. Unlike your standard glass of vino, however, this beverage tastes quite different from anything you’ve ever tried.
The Taste
This drink is full of surprises as far as taste goes. First and foremost, it’s completely non-alcoholic, so instead of using fermented grapes, Rock Grace, which is billed as a “bottled elixir,” is infused with crystals, botanicals and adaptogens (a fancy term for non-toxic plants that help the body ward off stressors) to promote “mental and physical wellness and empowerment.”
But Welch’s sparkling grape juice, this is not! The carbonation-filled sugary combo I expected to hit my tongue after reading its tasting notes was virtually nonexistent — nor did I get the advertised “dry rosé wine” taste found in its description.
Rather, my first sip of Rock Grace — which can only be explained as an extremely light and floral-based beverage — was more akin to the fancy type of cucumber water you might find at an upscale salon.
It makes sense, given the elixir’s minimalistic ingredient list: This top-shelf beverage contains no sugar or sweetener of any kind. In fact, it’s calorie, preservative, gluten, allergen and carbohydrate-free.
So what exactly’s in it? Just seven things make up its entire ingredient list — filtered water, rose water, natural flavors, organic rhodiola extract, organic schisandra berry extract, eleuthero extract and organic raspberry juice concentrate.
The Experience
Once I got over the initial shock that was Rock Grace’s light and airy flavors, I began to focus on the experience surrounding it. It’s recommended that you do a ritual before partaking in this elixir by taking a deep breath as you “inhale strength and exhale anxiety” before saying an affirmation.
From there, the drink begins to work its magic. Rose water, packed with Vitamins A, C, E and B, is said to promote radiant skin, slow aging, and reduce stress, while the antioxidants found in the beverage’s organic raspberries work to keep skin taut.
As for the crystals, each of the brand’s 11 ethically-sourced stone types are “charged” under a new moon before being infused into the drink using an “indirect, proprietary method.”
Each one has its own meaning: There’s agate, for grace and happiness, amethyst to soothe a troubled mind, aquamarine for eternal youth and joy, clear quartz for power, heliotrope for intuition and creativity, Iceland spar for focus and motivation, pyrite for confidence and luck, rose quartz for love and peace, serpentine for wealth, tangerine quartz for strength and perseverance, and, last but not least, Vancouver phantom quartz for cellular regeneration. I don’t know about you, but it sure as hell beats the heck out of the plain old hangovers you get from regular wine, no?
The Verdict
After drinking the bottle — and make no mistake, I did consume the entire thing — I can’t say that I felt any immediately Earth-shattering vibratory patterns from the crystals. What I did feel, however, was an overwhelming sensation of calm and serene. Something about this particular blend of florals had a way of making me feel every bit as relaxed as I might have if i were partaking in a glass of the real deal.
Better still, with no alcohol in the mix, I found I could drink it any time I wanted, day or night, weekday or otherwise, without fear of a headache or a self-induced fog.
Last — but not certainly not least — was the luxury factor. Maybe it was the fact that I was essentially ingesting a bottle of $18 water, but drinking Rock Grace felt every bit as posh to me as indulging in a vintage bottle of cabernet.
For all my doubts, by the time I finished imbibing (er, pretending to!), I was genuinely sad that the bottle was gone — though mainly because it’s not yet available in stores and would need to be reordered.
All in all, I would absolutely double down on this purchase. After all, in this day and age, we could all use a little help where we can get it. If a crystal-infused water is gonna be the difference between having a good day and having a great one? I’ll take it!
Would you try this crystal-infused drink? Tell me in the comments below!
Xo, Nicole
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