bHIP Energy Mix
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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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FRS Liquid Concentrate
First chews, then powdered mixes, now FRS comes in liquid concentrate form. The FRS liquid concentrate mix is like its kin, the powdered mix, in every way except for, well, it’s not a powdered mix. The syrup comes in a 5-serving bottle, and the packaging suggests that you finish the bottle within one month of opening it. Each serving consists of mixing 2oz of the mix with about 6oz of water, much like each powdered packet goes with 6oz of water. The result is an orange flavored, non-carbonated, energy drink perfect for drinking prior to a workout. This low calorie (20 calories per serving) drink tastes like Sunny D, but is a little less sweet, but certainly better for you. Like the rest of the products in the FRS Energy line, the syrup contains the standard FRS mix of various vitamins and quercetin, as well as antioxidants. It tastes great, and while it only has 35mg of caffeine per serving, the liquid concentrate is marketed as more of a health drink than one that will get you wired on caffeine. If you’re looking for a drink to give you the energy and nutrients for a workout, or any other aerobic activity, look no farther. If you want something to wake you up and get you wired though, you may want to look somewhere else.
FRS Powdered Drink Mix
Next in the lineup of the FRS Products is the diet orange powdered drink mix. The FRS trial comes with a box of 14 individual packets of the mix, and each packet makes one serving. Each packet of drink mix contains 35mg of caffeine, and they suggest you take 1-2 servings of the drink 30-60 minutes before your workout. While not high in caffeine content, the moderate dosage will help in aerobic activities like running if taken during the recommended time before. The box suggests you mix one packet with 8oz of water, but I normally just pour a packet in a water bottle and shake it up. The powder itself doesn’t smell that great, it has an orange-yellow color similar to the chews, and it looks a lot like Sunny-D. Once the powder’s been mixed in the water, it doesn’t smell as bad. As for the taste, it’s quite good; especially for a sugar free drink. Like the packaging suggests, it’s orange flavored, and while it’s a tad bitter, it tastes a lot like Sunny-D too. As with any health/energy drink, the FRS diet orange drink mix comes with your favorite vitamins, such as Vitamins A, C, E, B6, and B12. It also comes with 250mg of the anti-oxidant Quercetin. Overall, I’d say the FRS Drink Mix is worth it, it gives a sufficient boost for strenuous activities, and for free, it’s certainly worth a try!
