Energy drinks that don't taste like crap?

[Phokus]

inspired by apex (sorta): http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=2039849&enterthread=y

But anyway, almost all the energy drinks i've tried are carbonated which i hate. Also, they leave a sticky citrus film in the back of my mouth after i'm done drinking it. Are there ANY energy drinks (besides coffee/tea of course) that isn't carbonated/doesn't leave a bad taste in your mouth? Thanks.

 

[RichUK]

Red Bull

 

[Vonkhan]

Monster is great (esp. the green one 70% juice)

Don't like Cocaine (FDA changed it's name, I think)

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: RichUK
Red Bull

Which is pretty much the de-facto standard "energy drink" flavor.

All energy drinks that I know of are carbonated, so you're out of luck there.

Try these, though:

Rockstar Juiced
Rockstar Juiced Guava
SoBe Adrenaline Rush
NOS Energy Drink
Kronik Entourage

These are very un-energy drink like, and contain a lot of juice(except the SoBe).. they should be fairly good for you, as far as energy drinks go.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: Vonkhan
Monster is great (esp. the green one 70% juice)

Don't like Cocaine (FDA changed it's name, I think)

I loved Cocaine. Had a slight burning/numbing sensation as it went down the throat.

I'm a fan of Monster Assault. Monster Khaos, and the new juice Monster that has 80% juice (to Khaos's 70%), both taste great too. They are morning energy as I refer to them, great tasting juice-filled energy drinks.

 

[Alienwho]

I think Monsters taste terrible. Rockstar's are really good, so are the Sobe energy drinks (0 calories even).

 

[Beau]

Sippin' a RockStar now, actually... "lightly carbonated"

What I like about RockStar is it's not JUST sugar and caffeine, it actually has some vitamins and nutrition... though it destroys your teeth.

 

[Mrvile]

Monster ones are actually pretty good. I've never had the Rockstar ones myself.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: Alienwho
I think Monsters taste terrible. Rockstar's are really good, so are the Sobe energy drinks (0 calories even).

I agree. I tried the Monster versions with the juice, and I couldn't stand them.

Rockstar FTW!

Originally posted by: Beau
Sippin' a RockStar now, actually... "lightly carbonated"

What I like about RockStar is it's not JUST sugar and caffeine, it actually has some vitamins and nutrition... though it destroys your teeth.

At least someone else realizes this. I've been thinking about starting a thread. It's not just limited to Rockstar, though.. All energy drinks are an order of magnitude worse than soda.

I bet we see some sort've dental epidemic from the increased consumption of energy drinks. They are extremely acidic, I believe due to the taurine content. I know that drinking them has taken a toll on my teeth.

 

[Phokus]

thanks guys

 

[iversonyin]

Arizona has a yellow can "performance" drink that usually cost $1. It taste delicious.

http://www.junkfoodblog.com/uploaded_im...arizona-extreme-energy-shot-716403.jpg

Doesn't give as much kick as Redbull. So sugar free redbull is usually my primary source of caffeine.

 

[MrPickins]

Sobe Adrenaline Rush: orange/melon
Sobe No Fear: grapefruit/orange

Those are the only ones I can stand.
That's the best I can describe the flavors, BTW.

 

[CrackRabbit]

I like the taste of Full Throttle (Original Flavor, I haven't tried the others) and Sobe came out with a juice based drink (30% juice) that was quite good.
I can't stand the bitter aftertaste that some of them have. bleh!

 

[AgentJean]

How about a super cup of coffee? 3 spoons of coffee to about 5-6 spoons of sugar topped of with cream.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: MrPickins
Sobe Adrenaline Rush: orange/melon
Sobe No Fear: grapefruit/orange

Those are the only ones I can stand.
That's the best I can describe the flavors, BTW.

If you like those, definitely try some of the other "Juice" based energy drinks. They are very good.

I grew up on SoBe No Fears, which actually still have amongst the highest caffeine content per serving @ ~115mg.

 

[Phokus]

Originally posted by: AgentJean
How about a super cup of coffee? 3 spoons of coffee to about 5-6 spoons of sugar topped of with cream.

I'd like to have some energy drinks in my drawer ... our workplace doesn't have free coffee

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: AgentJean
How about a super cup of coffee? 3 spoons of coffee to about 5-6 spoons of sugar topped of with cream.

Depending on how black it is, how finely its ground, etc.. you're looking at anywhere from 120 to 180mg in an 8oz serving(Most coffee mugs are 16oz).

I actually find that I get the best results alternating between energy drinks and regular coffee. Coffee gives me a new kick after a few weeks of energy drinks, and same the other way around. The body is a funny machine..

 

[OverVolt]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: Alienwho
I think Monsters taste terrible. Rockstar's are really good, so are the Sobe energy drinks (0 calories even).

I agree. I tried the Monster versions with the juice, and I couldn't stand them.

Rockstar FTW!

Originally posted by: Beau
Sippin' a RockStar now, actually... "lightly carbonated"

What I like about RockStar is it's not JUST sugar and caffeine, it actually has some vitamins and nutrition... though it destroys your teeth.

At least someone else realizes this. I've been thinking about starting a thread. It's not just limited to Rockstar, though.. All energy drinks are an order of magnitude worse than soda.

I bet we see some sort've dental epidemic from the increased consumption of energy drinks. They are extremely acidic, I believe due to the taurine content. I know that drinking them has taken a toll on my teeth.

I drink them in such a way that I try to get as little contact with my teeth as possible. Then i follow the drink with water, since caffine makes you pee anyway. DO NOT SIP ON AN ENERGY DRINK. That should be common sense

I drink pretty much only redbull. They aren't as big as the others but I don't drink much caffinee. They use a bit higher quality ingredients IMO, the taste is -OK.

As far as nutition, I thought they are just loaded with B vitamins to help you break down the sugars quickly for a big intense sugar-rush feeling. If they're loaded with vitamin A, etc, thats a bit of a scam considering vitamin A, K, etc are fat soluble. You won't absorb them without a bit of fats.

 

[chimmytime]

coffee?

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: OverVolt
I drink them in such a way that I try to get as little contact with my teeth as possible. Then i follow the drink with water, since caffine makes you pee anyway. DO NOT SIP ON AN ENERGY DRINK. That should be common sense

I drink pretty much only redbull. They aren't as big as the others but I don't drink much caffinee. They use a bit higher quality ingredients IMO, the taste is -OK.

As far as nutition, I thought they are just loaded with B vitamins to help you break down the sugars quickly for a big intense sugar-rush feeling. If they're loaded with vitamin A, etc, thats a bit of a scam considering vitamin A, K, etc are fat soluble. You won't absorb them without a bit of fats.

Nah, just the B's..

B2 - 3.4mg
B3 - 20mg
B5 - 10mg
B6 - 2mg
B12 - 6mcg

Taurine - 1000mg
Caffeine - 80mg
Guarana Seed Extract - 25mg
Inositol - 25mg
L-Carnitine - 25mg
Ginseng - 25mg
Milk Thistle - 20mg
Ginko - 15mg

 

[paulxcook]

Do you all really have that much of a problem with lethargy? I'm overweight by 25 lbs AND only get 4-6 hours of sleep a night, but I never bother with energy drinks.

 

[ParStyles]

Try an Amp if you like Mountain Dew. I have found they don't have that Energy Drink taste that a lot of the others do. Also, it's less fruity tasting than something like the Full Throttle.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: paulxcook
Do you all really have that much of a problem with lethargy? I'm overweight by 25 lbs AND only get 4-6 hours of sleep a night, but I never bother with energy drinks.

It's no different than the millions of Americans that wake up to a pot of coffee.

We have an insatiable appetite for stimulants.

Someone that drinks a pot of coffee(12 cups) is consuming anywhere from 960mg to a whopping 2160mg of caffeine.

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: MrPickins
Sobe Adrenaline Rush: orange/melon
Sobe No Fear: grapefruit/orange

Those are the only ones I can stand.
That's the best I can describe the flavors, BTW.

If you like those, definitely try some of the other "Juice" based energy drinks. They are very good.

I grew up on SoBe No Fears, which actually still have amongst the highest caffeine content per serving @ ~115mg.

I've all but quit drinking energy drinks, but next time I do, I'll look for some that you recommended.

 

[UDT89]

sugar free monster........the blue one.

i bought a case of cocaine about 2 months ago, finally finished it. tastes like doo doo