It all started at a vending machine. John Mittel, just wanted to find a healthy beverage to help him with his late-night studying sessions for medical school. Coffee was too much. Tea was not enough.  Energy drinks were full of sugar and artificial sweeteners.  He walked away with water and wondered why it couldn't just have the caffeine he was looking for.

After kicking a bad soda addiction, Tom O’Grady was searching for a beverage that he could feel good about putting in his body but also tasted good. When John came to Tom with his idea for a caffeinated sparkling water, he knew they were on to something. And so, Phocus was born.

With the launch of Phocus in October 2017, Tom O’Grady and John Mittel set out to bring a product to market that would help people get more out of everyday life without compromising their health. With no sugar, sweeteners, calories or carbs you can stop experiencing daily lulls that keep you from being your best and instead make it through the day with a sense of accomplishment.