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Sorry for disappearing again!

CaffeineGuru — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:22:20 +0000

Hey all, CG here, and I just wanted to give my sincerest apologies for disappearing on you all again. I got sidetracked again with college and work, and while I always meant to update I just never got around to it. I have a nice batch of goodies to try soon, so stay tuned this week! Follow @TheCaffeineGuru for updates!!

-CG

Edit: I just landed in San Francisco for the summer, stay tuned for more reviews!

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Back in college, but I’ll keep updating!

CaffeineGuru — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:07:15 +0000

Hey again guys! Sorry about the semi break I went on the last few weeks. I’m back in college and I’ve been busy. That being said, I’ve set up a spot for taking the pictures and checking out the products, so I’ll be updating thoughout the year as normal, unlike last year when I seemed to disappear.

I’m working on a review right now, so check back later today! Hope you’ve all been doing well

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Still out of town, but Ill bring you all back some new drinks!

CaffeineGuru — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:06:47 +0000

Hey guys, sorry about the lack of updates. I’m still out of town! However, I’m checking out the selection of drinks down here in Puerto Rico, so stay tuned!

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Update: No likely reviews for July

CaffeineGuru — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:23:18 +0000

Hey everone! I’m down in Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX for an ROTC thing until the end of the month, so I probably won’t be able to get an update until then! I promise I’ll make up for the delay when I return home on the 30th though! I’ll also see if I can snag a drink or two down here and get a review up for you, but I just wanted to let you know what’s going on, and why there may not be reviews until then.

To keep updated, be sure to follow my Twitter

Take care guys! Plenty of reviews on the way soon!

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A Quick Update: We’re Back!

CaffeineGuru — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:28:06 +0000

First off, I want to apologize for not keeping the site up to date over the last few months, it won’t happen again, if anything comes up again, I’ll at least tell you all. Well, you’re probably asking “CaffeineGuru, where did you go? What happened?” Well friends, college happened. I got distracted and forgot about updating the site, and when I did remember, I just never seemed to get around to it. Luckily for us all, it’s summer and I have plenty of time now to get everything back up to speed.

I’ll be reviewing again soon, and I’m going to be overhauling the site’s look, so if anything’s buggy, just check back later and it should be squared away.

And to everyone who’s sent me stuff, I’m really really sorry again for the delays, the reviews will be coming soon, I promise!

-CaffeineGuru

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CaffeineGuru is still here

CaffeineGuru — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:49:02 +0000

Hey CG readers, I’m really sorry about the lack of updates recently, but don’t think I’ve forgotten you! I’ve been really busy recently and what not, but that no longer matters because we’ll be bringing you product reviews again soon and we’ll be trying out some new additions to the site! Stay tuned, and thanks for sticking with us!

-CG

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Mountain Dew Voltage, The Winner

CaffeineGuru — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:50:37 +0000

You may remember back to Summer 2008, in CaffeineGuru.com’s early days, when Mountain Dew had their promotional election (the DEWmocracy campaign) of a new flavor. We gave each a review: SuperNova, Revolution, and Voltage, and Dew fans around the world voted their favorite of these three flavors to the top. Well, Voltage won, and Mountain Dew has just finalized it as a new addition to the lineup! That’s right, Mountain Dew Voltage has hit the stores, and will stay around with the rest of its kin. While we already gave Voltage a review, we figured that in honor of its new status as a full time flavor (and the fact that we haven’t had any in a few months), that it deserves attention again.

Voltage arrives in an all-new bottle, with a bright, electric logo. The packaging proudly proclaims it as the winner and mentions that Voltage contains ginseng and it has a bright blue color to it. Upon opening this new Dew specimen, I was overcome with an aroma of raspberry; this stuff really smells fantastic! The raspberry smell has a hint of other citrusy fruits in it too, so it’s an interestingly good smell. The taste too is amazing, I can see why this won the competition, and I am no longer bitter about SuperNova losing to it. MD Voltage has a taste that’s as good as its smell, it’s rich taste is smooth, goes down well, and is consistent. While some drinks only give you a lingering moment of flavor after you drink it, Voltage provides a constant source of flavor. I’m really impressed with what Mountain Dew came up with, and I thank all of you that voted for this specific drink last summer.

This drink contains the same amount of caffeine as the rest of the Dews do (try saying “Dews do” ten times fast). The 20 oz bottle contains 91mg of caffeine, which amounts to 36mg per 8oz. Voltage contains 290 calories and 76g of sugar (wow), and a diet version should come out down the road. The bottle doesn’t say how much ginseng there is in it though.

Overall, Voltage definitely takes one of the top spots of drinks I’ve covered. I’d recommend everyone trying this at least once, whether you’re a Dew fan or now, it’s the only drink I’ve come across with this unique of a flavor, you won’t find anything else like it.

If you want more info (and prizes) relating to Voltage, then head on over to DEWmocracyVoltage.com

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bHIP Energy Mix

CaffeineGuru — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:23:27 +0000

A lot of companies seem to be marketing energy drink mixes online now, and we’ve got our hands on bHIP energy. bHIP markets itself as a “New Breed of Energy,” and comes in individual 9.3-gram packets. The whole idea behind the packets is to allow for a more convenient, more portable energy drink that just requires some water. The company also tries to make the drink a social thing, and allows people to market the drink and to sell it themselves online. (We don’t sell any though, we just review, and we don’t entangle our reviews with profit) The directions say to mix one packet with 8oz of water, and we followed directions accordingly.

When you first open bHIP, you notice the dark red/brown powder. The powder itself doesn’t look all that enticing, but the powder smells a bit like fruit punch Kool-Aid, hopefully this stuff will have the same taste. After pouring this stuff into 8oz of water, I stirred the concoction up, let it settle and then put my taste buds to work. This drink mix still has a hint of the fruity smell from earlier, but it’s not as strong after being mixed with the water. This stuff also turns into a dark red concoction after being mixed, but I need to stop boring you all with details, it’s time to try t already! This stuff has a tiny hint of a fruit taste in it, but is also pretty bitter, and doesn’t taste as good as it smelled. In addition, some of the powder granules won’t dissolve, which leaves a bit of a grainy texture to this drink, and makes the last few sips really overpowering.

As for the nutrients and such, bHIP contains 24 calories per bag, 2g sugar, 30mg Vitamin C, 120mcg of Vitamin B12, and a 3000mg energy blend. bHIP is marketed as a natural energy supplement, and contains Acai berry and stevia leaf. The fact that it contains few calories and sugar helps boost this drink ratings, and it comes across as a similar drink to FRS.

Overall, it’s tough to say what I think of this stuff, its taste isn’t the best, but some people prefer a more natural tasting drink, it’s really all preference. We obtained this stuff from the bHIP Global website, where you can get 30 packets for $42 if you’re interested.

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New Page: Discounts/Coupons

CaffeineGuru — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:32:22 +0000

Hey CaffeineGuru readers,

We’ve got a new page to the site, the Deals/Coupons page! CaffieneGuru.com has always been dedicated to giving you the best possible information and reviews of caffeine and everything associated with it. Now we’re branching out; CaffeineGuru.com is now also dedicated to giving you the best deals on the products we review. Unlike other sites, we don’t spam affiliate links to overpriced online stores in an attempt to rip our readers off for cash. What we do is offer you exclusive coupons and the best deals to help you, not us. So take a look at what we have, get your favorite drink for less, or try out a new one for cheap! So what are you waiting for? – go and check it out!

-Caffeine Guru

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FRS Healthy Energy

CaffeineGuru — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:56:43 +0000

Recently I’ve seen a lot of online ads for FRS Healthy Energy, including the one on CaffeineGuru. With all of their marketing appearing suddenly, I’ve decided to check it out. FRS is currently offering a free trial (+S&H), so you can try their products for a few dollars (from the S&H). Their sample package arrived a few days ago, and I’ll start reviewing it soon. From what I know so far, FRS is more of an energy boost for workouts and physical activities, and less for just waking up like many other drinks out there. I also know it’s endorsed by Lance Armstrong, so I’ll be looking forward to these four products!

Update: I’ve reviewed them all now! Check out the reviews for the: chews, powdered mix, drink concentrate, and the ready to drink energy drink.

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