Ávitāe Energy Water
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A lot of people consider water to be essential for life. Well, I consider caffeine to be an essential substance as well, so I’m set with Ávitāe energy water. That’s right folks, it’s just water and caffeine; no flavors, no additives (besides caffeine), just water (and caffeine). Each bottle of Ávitāe comes with half a liter of water and 45 mg of caffeine, which is about the same amount of caffeine in a soda. It’s a great concept really, it’s great for athletes, there’s no sugar to crash from, it won’t cause cramping, and it hydrates well too. It’s like the ultimate sports drink!
Ávitāe comes in a triangular, cylindrical shaped bottle and the bottle diffuses from gray to clear. The bottle displays the name of product and the world “vitality” appears in yellow over the “v”. It’s a really simplistic design, so there’s not that much to say about the bottle.
As for the actual product, Ávitāe tastes likes, well, it’s water. It has the kick of a cola, but doesn’t taste like anything, so it’s just water with a kick. Ávitāe is a really simple product, no gimmicks, no additives, just water with some caffeine. If you want to learn more about Ávitāe, you can head over to their site.
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bHIP Energy Mix
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.
GURU Juicy: Superfruit
GURU’s newest addition to their lineup of non-carbonated energy drinks is also an addition to the GURU Juicy lineup. Introducing GURU Juicy: Superfruit, a caffeinated concoction with a plethora of juices that comes with a USDA organic certification. Superfruit comes in a bright red can and a bubbly background, like some of the other GURU drinks. This drink is also 100% natural, and, like all of the other drinks from GURU Beverages, contains no high fructose corn syrup or any other unnatural ingredients.
Superfruit lives up to its name with a really fruit smell. After opening the can, you’ll realize that this drink smells exactly like Hawaiian Punch (or Tahitian Treat, whichever your prefer) and has a light red, almost pinkish, color to it; it’s similar to the pinkish band on the top of the can. While this variety of Juicy doesn’t taste like Hawaiian Punch, it still tastes great with its medley of exotic fruits like yumberry, black currant, açai, and pomegranate. Having it be that this drink uses interesting fruits, it’s difficult to describe the flavor, as I can’t think of anything else that tastes similar to it.
As for the caffeine content, while Juicy has a different taste than the other GURUs, it’s energy blend is the exact same. If you’re too lazy to read my other posts on GURU drinks, I’ll restate the caffeine content here too for you. This drink contains 97mg of caffeine per 8.3fl oz. serving, so about 145mg per 12oz can. The proprietary blend is 1285mg per serving and consists of the standard guarana extract, panax ginseng, and ginkgo biloba mix, with an added Echinacea flower extract.
To summarize this drink, GURU Juicy: Superfruit delivers a nice boost of energy without carbonation of HFCS, and comes with an interesting, and delicious, flavor. You can find this drink in some health food stores, or you can buy it online (use PROMO CODE: Caffeine_GURU10% for 10% off).
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GURU Juicy: Tangerine
GURU Juicy is one of the three hybrid drinks from GURU Beverages which include Juicy, Full On, and Iced Tea. The” hybrids” are the drinks that combine different elements and aren’t just a carbonated energy drink. The specific hybrid we’ll be trying today is GURU Juicy: Tangerine. Juicy has the same design scheme to it as the other hybrids do – GURU is printed vertically along the can and the background of the can fades from silver to orange with circles in the foreground. It’s 100% Organic and all natural, which is no surprise seeing as how GURU prides itself on being a good tasting organic energy product.
Upon opening this beverage at first, I caught a whiff of what smells a bit like Full On, but soon caught a tangerine smell and the lemon scent faded into the back. Juicy: Tangerine has a great citrus taste to it, it’s an interesting mix of flavors, and isn’t bland like some fruit juices are; it has a nice tangerine flavor with a hint of lemon and some other fruit and isn’t too sweet. Additionally, the cane sugar gives it a pure, natural taste and it goes down smooth. If there was high fructose in this drink, it wouldn’t be nearly as good. The nice thing about being a GURU “hybrid” drink is that Juicy contains no carbonation, so nothing interferes with the rich, sharp citrus taste and you can focus on the juice itself, without additives getting in the way of your enjoyment of the drink.
While this drink may come across as no different than that glass of juice you have every morning, it packs a kick that that Florida’s Natural (which is far better then Tropicana) can’t, albeit orange juice has Vitamin C, which GURU lacks. A 12oz can of this tangerine concoction contain 130 calories, 32 sugars (from cane juice) and about 145mg of caffeine per can, or 97mg per 8.3fl oz. Like the rest of the GURU family, this drink contains the 1285mg/serving energy blend of guarana, panax ginseng, gingko biloba, and Echinacea flower. So the next time you reach for some fruit juice, consider the fact that you can get the same USDA certified organic juice, but with caffeine, from GURU.
You can find GURU energy in some wholefood stores with their store finder, or you can buy some at their online store and get free shipping and 10% off with our exclusive coupon Caffeine_GURU10% . I’m not affiliated with GURU Beverages in any way, shape or form, but I am affiliated with the coupon 
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GURU Full On: Lemonade
GURU Full On is an “all-in-one energy drink and isotonic sport drink that will let you push it to the max while staying perfectly hydrated.” Think of it as a caffeinated Gatorade, only a lot better. Like the Green Tea variety, Full On comes in a bubbly looking, blue and green can, and is non-carbonated, making this beverage stand out from the rest. Currently Full On only comes in one flavor, lemonade. Before I sampled this drink, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew that it was marketed as a sports drink, and that it was non carbonated, so I knew I would in for something different. What I didn’t know was how it would taste, as the only hint I had was that it’s lemonade. With clues like that, the only thing I could conclude is that it wouldn’t be mango flavored.
Upon opening Full On: Lemonade, I instantly recognized the lemonade scent. Having it be that GURU Lemonade is USDA organic and all natural, it’s smell is exactly like that of organic lemonade: a strong lemon one that is not overpowered by artificial sweeteners and sugar. As a fan of organic lemonade, I realized that Full On would woo me with its fantastic smell and taste. If you’ve had organic lemonade before, you know exactly what Full On tastes like. If you haven’t, it’s like normal lemonade, but a little more bitter and lemony. Don’t think of bitter as being bad in this case, it’s not unpleasant; it’s just not overly sweet. The lack of fizzy in Full On makes for one smooth drink that’s great for any occasion, especially sports. It’s not too sweet like other sports drinks, it has salt (electrolytes) in it, and the lack of carbonation won’t upset your stomach while you wipe the field with your awesome skills, or whatever you’re doing at the time.
It’s an interesting concept, really. It’s just like organic lemonade, but it has 145mg of caffeine per 12oz can, guarana, panax ginseng, ginkgo biloba, and Echinacea flower extract; it’s everything a normal energy drink is without the additives and carbonation, which makes this a great drink.
If you want some for yourself, you can use GURU’s store locater, or you can buy it through their online store. If you use he latter of the two, be sure to treat yourself to a sweet 10% off and free shipping! Just use the coupon code: Caffeine_GURU10% at checkout.
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GURU Iced Tea: Green Tea Honey-Lemon
I just got my hands on a case of Guru energy, and before I OD on caffeine, I’d like to tell you all about GURU Energy. GURU is the first 100% Organic and Natural energy drink I’ve come across. While some other beverage companies, such as AriZona, claim that their products are natural, they still use high fructose corn syrup, which isn’t natural at all. GURU, on the other hand, utilizes cane sugar to sweeten their drinks, and all of the caffeine is naturally occurring from guarana seed extract, so now Hippies can join in on energy drink consumption too! Also, while I’m not affiliated with GURU Energy, I have to say they know how to name a company (kind of like CaffeineGURU, for those of you that didn’t catch that). Because GURU is natural, I won’t feel bad about downing several of these at a time, so expect more Guru products to appear here in the near future!
The first of one of their wonderful varieties is: GURU Iced Tea: Green Tea Honey-Lemon. Honey-Lemon comes in a green, bubbly looking can with a USDA certified organic label on the back. The drink itself has a light brown, honey color to it, and it smells just like iced tea with a hint of lemon and honey, as the name suggests. Because most tea smells the same, it was hard to determine whether or not this drink would impress me, or fall flat on its face like some of the organic teas on the market do. The result? This stuff’s great! GURU Iced Tea tastes great and goes down smooth, as it’s tea, not a carbonated beverage, and the added guarana gives it an extra kick. Each 12oz can comes with 145mg of caffeine, and 1927mg energy blend consisting of: guarana seed, Echinacea flower, panax ginseng, and ginkgo bilboa. This drink has set the bar pretty high for the rest of the GURU drinks, as I’m very happy with this one, and looking forward to the rest.
You can get GURU Energy products at their online store, and they’re kind enough to offer free shipping with every purchase. Additionally, GURU is offering CaffeineGuru readers 10% off their purchase! Just enter the coupon (valid through Feb. 2009): Caffeine_GURU10% at purchase! And for those of you that want to treat someone else to GURU, they have a promotion going on this December that allows you to send a friend a 12-pack of GURU for FREE with any purchase on their website.
FRS Energy: Peach Mango
Today we’ll cover the fourth and final FRS Energy product. The last FRS product is the only one that’s an actual ready to drink energy drink, unlike the other ones. I have to say that the FRS product line is pretty repetitive, as they’re all the same product basically, but in different forms. The FRS Peach Energy has a very nice peach-mango scent, and it contains the same yellow-orange color as the FRS powder and syrup. Of the four products, I have to say this one is my favorite; not only do you not have to prepare it, but it’s the best tasting. The drink has a nice, although somewhat bland, peachy mango flavor to it. It’s not bitter in the least bit, and it doesn’t taste artificial or bitter as it contains mango puree and peach juice. This drink is great for people who need some energy without all of the sugar and artificial flavors of some energy drinks. The Peach Mango only has 25 calories, it’s non-carbonated, and contains the proprietary FRS vitamin blend. Additionally, it contains 48mg of caffeine and while it’s still a smaller amount than most energy products, its a good amount and is a step up from the other FRS products. Overall this drink is pretty good, it packs a nice bit of energy, tastes great and is pretty healthy.
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.
Pimp Juice: The Purple Label
I still like the concept of Pimp Juice’s low carbonation, so I’ve decided to try out the other variation. According to the website, it’s called ‘The Purple Label’ and is currently the only other variation of Pimp Juice. Personally, after trying both, I prefer this variation to the original. Pimp Juice Purple comes in a can that’s identical to the original’s can (both contain 162mg of caffeine per can), except that this can is Purple (duh). Unlike the original, apple flavored beverage, Purple contains acai juice and grape juice, and is clear with a hint of purple. In addition, this drink also contains 10% real juice and low carbonation, adding to its similarity to Pimp Juice Apple. Pimp Juice Purple smells like grapes, and while the taste is a tad bland (but not sour like the original), it has a nice grape aftertaste. Aside from the packaging, the color, and the flavor, Pimp Juice: ‘The Purple Label’ is practically indistinguishable from Pimp Juice. If you want to know more about Pimp Juice, I’d suggest checking out the review on that here.
Redline Ultimate Energy and Power Rush
Today we have a double review. Redline Energy is a drink that comes in an 8oz bottle and a 2.5oz energy shot. Both of the bottles are berry flavored and come in a blue bottle with a screw on cap.
Starting with the energy shot, this variant of Redline comes in the 2.5oz bottle and contains 350mg of caffeine per bottle, which is quite a lot! The bottle suggests only 1/2, or 1/4 at a time, as to avoid over stimulation. Because I’m checking out two drinks today, I think I’ll follow their advice. The Redline Energy shot smells fruity and ‘exotic’ just as the bottle advertises. The taste is pretty good at first, but after a few seconds, it becomes extremely sour, as there’s no sugar in this. The bitterness will go straight for your cheeks and cause a soft of an involuntary puckering. While the taste leaves a bit to be desired, the kick is worth the flavor. Redline Power Rush! also contains 2083% of your daily B12 (per serving, so double that if you have the whole thing). The nice thing about the Power Rush! is that there’s no sugar so there’s no crash after the energy boost.
Moving on to the Redline Triple Berry Ultimate Energy Rush (that’s quite a mouthful). After I opened this, I realized it smells just like the Power Rush!, but smells sweeter. Lo and behold, this drink is a lot less bitter than the other power shot. While this one is sweeter, and less bitter, there is still a small hint of bitterness that will make you pucker just a little. Once again however, there is a trade off; the Triple Berry Redline contains only 250mg of caffeine per bottle, 100mg less than the power shot, even though the Triple berry is 3x the size. The kick of Redline Energy Rush is still good though, as 250mg is still a hefty amount of caffeine.
Both of these products are worth it, while I don’t like the bitterness them, there’s not much else that can be done with their low sugar content and high concentration of caffeine. Both are worth it though if you need a quick boost during the day.
