REVIEW OF LEAN PURP

CAFFEINE CONTENT: NONE.

RATING: 8.5 OUT OF 10. 


     As much as I enjoy my caffeine and energy drinks, sometimes it's nice to just unwind with a large, sugary can of anti-energy drink. When people think of anti-energy drinks, Drank is the first drink that comes to mind. Now, I have had the opportunity to try Drank, but I have failed to put up a review. Fortunately for you guys, I have recently acquired a drink that is extremely similar to the ever-so-popular Drank. But before I get into the review, here's a little background information. Lean, the drink I will be reviewing today, is supposed to mimic the street drug Sizzurp. Sizzurp is a disgusting and deadly combination consisting of prescription cough syrup (codeine and promethazine), sprite or mountain dew, and a jolly ranchers. So there you have it, onto the review!

     Lean's can design reminds me of Drank's so much, that I could swear they almost look identical. Let's hope the flavor isn't identical as well. Despite being both grape flavored, Lean is much thicker than Drank. As a matter of fact, Lean is so viscous that it is nearly impossible to chug, but that's the whole idea behind this drink. They really wanted it to be a legal alternative to a disgusting street drug. And I am perfectly fine with that. I mean, who doesn't want to drink a think, sugary, syrupy grape soda.

     So what are Lean's relaxation ingredients of choice? Well, looking at the back of the can, I detected unknown amounts of the following: rose hips extract, valerian root extract, and melatonin. Melatonin is the caffeine of anti-energy drinks. This is the ingredient that truly makes it work. I just wish they would tell me how much melatonin is in here.

     Due to this being somewhat of a live review, I haven't actually finished the whole can. However, I am pretty close and I can successfully report that I feel the effects of the drink already. I can also tell you that I have consumed this drink a couple weeks ago and I was more than satisfied with the results. This drink really does put a nice slow to your roll, and I had trouble staying up past eleven o'clock. If you want to go into extreme relaxation mode, I suggest you give this a try.

     Overall, I was impressed with Lean's performance. The flavor is satisfactory, although the high viscosity levels can get a little annoying at times. However, once you finish the can and the effects start to kick in, you won't be disappointed. I can honestly say that Lean is one of the most effective anti-energy drinks I have ever tried. 

REVIEW OF NAWGAN TAROCCO ORANGE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 100 MILLIGRAMS PER 11.5 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 7.1 OUT OF 10.

     I would be lying if I told you that I loved testing functional beverages. The reason? It is simply too difficult to figure out if they were effective or not. If a drink is advertised to boost memory, I don't want to have to take a memory test to figure out if it worked or not. Energy drinks are so much more simple, and don't require a lot of testing. Unfortunately for me, I have to review yet another functional beverage. It goes by the name of Nawgan, and it is marketed to enhance concentration and focus. Great! Now I'm going to have to take some standardized concentration test to see if it works. Anyway, enough bullcrap, here's my thoughts.

     Nawgan presents itself with a simple, clean design that is reminiscent to drinks like Brain Toniq. Nawgan comes in three distinct flavors: Red Berry, Tarocco Orange, and Berry. For this review, I will be checking out the Tarocco Orange flavor. Now, before I get into the flavor profile, I would really like to know what a Tarocco Orange is. After a quick Google search, I discovered that a Tarocco Orange is simply a type of blood orange, which is just an orange with blood-colored flesh. The actual flavor is difficult to describe without saying it tastes like blood orange juice. I suppose it is similar to traditional orange juice, but with something different, something I can't put my finger on. Well, whether I can thoroughly describe it or not, I am a fan of this flavor.

     Since Nawgan is classified as a functional beverage, I'm sure we'll be seeing some interesting ingredients in this one. Here's the list: 250 milligrams of citicoline, alpha-glyceryl phosphoryl choline, lycopene, 100 milligrams of caffeine, and d-alpha tocopheryl acetate. I have absolutely no idea what benefits those ingredients have on my brain, but you'll find out what happened in the next section of the review. As for the blend, I think it's pretty solid.

     Here comes the most challenging part of the review. Did this supposed "brain-booster" work? As always, it's difficult to tell, but what I can tell you is that the solid 100 milligrams of caffeine will provide an adequate uplift to your energy levels. Of course, I didn't find this drink to be very effective as an energy drink since my caffeine tolerance is so high. Nevertheless, it should do the trick for the average consumer.

     Overall, it looks like Nawgan is just another functional beverage trying to make a name for themselves in this rapidly growing market. The flavor is pleasing and smooth, but it just doesn't make me stand up and say "wow". The blend is probably the highlight of this drink. With all of those fancy brain boosting ingredients, it feels very scientific. As for the drinks effectiveness, it is extremely difficult to tell whether or not this gave my brain a much-needed boost. I wonder if I can find that standardized concentration test I mentioned earlier.

REVIEW OF AMP SUGAR FREE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 160 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 6.2 OUT OF 10.


     I find it appalling, yet somehow perfectly logical and reasonable that the only Amp flavor I have yet to review is Sugar Free. And while it not an entirely different flavor, I still consider it to be different than the original Amp and should therefore review it. Based on a review by Energy Fiend, Amp Sugar Free has been improved, although the enhancements appear to be relatively marginal. This certainly would not be my first review choice, but I really needed to review something, so here goes nothing.

     Typically, when a company removes the sugar from a drink that should actually have sugar and replaces it with artificial sweeteners, it should taste awkwardly sweet and, well, artificial. Therefore, since Amp is made by Mountain Dew, I suspected it would taste similar to Diet Mountain Dew, which is one of my favorite diet sodas. As it turns out, my educated prediction was mostly accurate. It had a similar flavor to Diet Mountain Dew, but with a twist. It may have been that it was sweeter or it may just be that Amp tastes slightly different and Mountain Dew and therefore Amp Sugar Free tastes slightly different than Diet Mountain Dew. Either way, the sugar free version of the Mountain Dew on steroids has a respectable flavor.

     Now it's time to check out what lies under the hood of this amped up energy drink: 200 percent daily value of riboflavin, 200 percent daily value of niacin, 200 percent daily value of pantothenic acid, 296 milligrams of taurine, 284 milligrams of maltodextrin, 252 milligrams of guarana seed extract, 160 milligrams of caffeine, and 12 milligrams of panax ginseng extract. Amp's blend definitely needs some work. Why even bother with 12 milligrams of ginseng, or 296 milligrams of taurine (most drinks have 2,000 milligrams). Amp really needs to step their game up to compete with the best energy drinks.

     If you have been following my site for the best month or so, this is going to sound ridiculously repetitive. These types of energy drinks simply do not have the same effectiveness as they used to. This is due to the increase in my caffeine tolerance. Fortunately, I can tell you whether or not the standard consumer would be effected by this drink. My educated prediction is that it would produce a kick that is a step above Red Bull, but still not on par with a Rockstar or Monster. As for me, the effectiveness was fair at best, and it didn't really satisfy my needs. Truth be told, if I want a drink that can get me going, I'll go for a Spike Shooter.

      Amp's attempt at making a Sugar Free drink is certainly respectable, but it just doesn't have enough attributes to really push it at the top of the podium. While the flavor is easily palatable, I have had much better (and much worse) sugar free energy drinks. As with the energy blend and effectiveness, Amp has never really been the greatest at producing a solid and effective product. With that said, I believe I will pass on this one. Now, where's my Monster Lo-Carb?

REVIEW OF KYMERA

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 325 MILLIGRAMS PER 2 OUNCE SHOT.

RATING: 9.1 OUT OF 10.


     If you have been reading my latest reviews, you would know that it takes a lot for me to feel any real effectiveness from a drink. All those average energy drinks just aren't cutting it, so what do I do? Enter Kymera Energy Shot. Kymera is one of the most radical energy shots I have ever laid eyes on. With an insane amount of caffeine (we'll get to that later), this should do the trick. Onward then, to the review of Kymera.

     Kymera's packaging is certainly one-of-a-kind, using a box with a bag full of liquid inside. Basically, you are given a bottle which holds 2 ounces and you simply pour yourself a shot by pushing the red button on the cooler. This shot has a lot of caffeine, so I was pretty skeptical about the taste. As it turns out, I did not think it was as tasty as some of the other reviewers thought it was, but for having so much caffeine it really wasn't bad. The flavor is similar to your typical energy shot (i.e. medicinal, artificial berry flavor). All in all, not too shabby.

     Now it is time to see what Kymera is packing under the hood. It has 150 percent daily value of niacin, 50 percent daily value of vitamin b6, 26 percent daily value of folic acid, 2,100 percent daily value of vitamin b12, and 1,180 milligrams worth of malic acid, natural caffeine, n-acetyl-l-tyrosine, 1,3 dimethylamylamine, and yohimbine hydrochloride. The caffeine content is an astonishing 325 milligrams per 2 ounce shot, making this the 2nd most caffeinated 2 ounce shot ever made.

     Ok, it's time for the fun part. Did this drink work? Oh, heck yes. There are numerous warning labels that tell you to take only 1 ounce to assess tolerance and I highly suggest you adhere to those warning. This is not kids stuff. Of course, I went for the full 2 ounces and was hit with loads of energy. It's not a jittery feeling but more of an extremely focused, I-need-to-get-things-done-really-fast kind of energy. If you can handle it, go for the full 2 ounces, but please be careful. Do not under any circumstances take more than 3 ounces in one day (487.5 milligrams of caffeine). You could end up seriously hurting yourself. As for me, you can call me a fan of Kymera Energy Shot. I can't wait to use this as a pre-workout drink.

     Overall, Kymera Energy Shot will do down as one of the most powerful energy shots I have ever consumed. In fact, I think it flat-out is the most powerful I have ever consumed. And although I was slightly disappointed with the flavor since all the other reviewers thought it was amazing, the kick more than made up for that. Final rating: 9.1 out of 10.


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REVIEW OF SLAP FROST

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 220 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 6.7 OUT OF 10.


     If I had to name my top 5 favorite energy drink names, Slap would easily make the list. I mean, what better name for an energy drink than Slap. Need a boost before than morning jog? Slap! Want to stay awake to study for your mid-term? Slap! Think the Miami Heat are all they are cracked up to be? Slap! Seriously, the name is downright hilarious, and that's why I'm pleased to bring you my review of Slap Frost.

     Slap Frost is supposed to have a unique ingredient that gives your mouth a chilling sensation that increases as you drink it. Now the only ingredient that I know of that would give that type of sensation is menthol, and that isn't on the ingredients list. And to be honest, I don't recall getting a chilling sensation in my mouth, but I am not complaining, because this drink actually quite tasty. It's difficult to for me to describe the flavor, but most reviewers agree that it has a typical energy drink flavor. I would say this is partially true, but Slap Frost delivers more of a crisp flavor, similar to a 7Up. All things considered, it's a well-crafted flavor profile.

     Now it's time to take a look under the hood and see what this drink is packing: 200 percent daily value of vitamin b3, 200 percent daily value of vitamin b6, 200 percent daily value of vitamin b12, and 3,138 milligrams worth of maltodextrin, taurine, fructose, caffeine, isomaltulose, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, and cyanocobalamin. The caffeine content is a whopping 220 milligrams per can, 60 more than the industry average.

     With 27 percent more energy than Monster based on caffeine, Slap Frost should deliver a decent punch. Unfortunately, I didn't feel a whole lot of effects. But really, this is starting to feel a bit monotonous. You see, my caffeine tolerance, as I have mentioned in countless other posts, is almost off the scale. So once again I have to say that this should definitely deliver a substantial kick to all of you energy drinkers out there. Or if you're like me, it won't do anything at all.

     Overall, despite the fact that Slap Frost failed to give me loads of energy, it's still a solid energy drink. I thought the flavor was nice, albeit a bit similar to Red Bull. It also has a solid energy blend as well. Final rating? 6.7 out of 10.

REVIEW OF VEGAS FUEL

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 142 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 7.2 OUT OF 10.


     What's up everybody? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to the fans and readers of Addicted 2 Energy. I hope you had a great holiday, I know I did. My stocking was equipped with two energy drinks I had never tried before. One of which is a drink endorsed by Insane Clown Posse and the other is called Vegas Fuel. Today, I'm going to review the latter.

     Typically, these rather obscure and not very popular energy drinks tend to mimic the flavor of traditional energy drinks, using the nearly-indescribable flavor simply known as, "the energy drink flavor." Surprisingly, Vegas Fuel looks and tastes nothing like an ordinary energy drink. It pours out red and has a very unique flavor. It reminded me of what a carbonated sports drink might taste like. It had that same artificial fruit flavor to it. I was certainly impressed.

     Vegas Fuel really stepped up to the plate in the taste department, let's see if they can do the same with the energy blend. It has 190 percent daily value of niacin, 500 percent daily value of vitamin b6, 154 percent daily value of vitamin b12, 100 percent daily value of pantothenic acid, 1,904 milligrams of taurine, 142 milligrams of glucuronolactone, 142 milligrams of caffeine, 96 milligrams of panax ginseng extract, and 96 milligrams of guarana seed extract, and 48 milligrams of inositol. So, 10 ingredients and nearly 2,500 milligrams. I certainly can't complain there.

     So far, Vegas Fuel has played its cards right and delivered a solid energy blend. The only interesting thing to point out is the caffeine content is slightly less than the industry standard of 160 milligrams. So, does it work? Well, I had this before our big christmas party and it boosted my energy levels just a little bit, if at all. I usually don't feel a whole lot from energy drinks anymore, despite my smaller frame. But don't worry, I will continue to review energy drinks.

     Overall, Vegas Fuel is actually a pretty solid drink. I enjoyed the unique, yet pleasant fruity flavor that differed from the original medicinal energy drink flavor. I also thought the blend was pretty decent and used all of the standard energy drink ingredients. The kick was a little lackluster, but if you are new to energy drinks, this should provide a decent uplift. The rating? 7.2 out of 10.

REVIEW OF XYIENCE XENERGY CHERRY RUSH

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 200 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 6.8 OUT OF 10.


     After almost a month without a review, I am happy to say that it feels great to be back. I have not had the appropriate amount of time recently to compose a nice review, but I am here now, ready to review a full-blown, sugar-laden energy concoction. But before we get into that, let's discuss some brief site news. If you have been noticing an advertisement at the top of your screen, that is an advertisement from Google Adsense. I am in no way endorsing the advertised products. I am simply trying to make a few bucks. Anyway, back to the review. Let's just dive right into it. This, is Xyience Xenergy Cherry Rush.


     I have always been impressed with the flavors presented by Xyience, so it would only be reasonable to think that this would be more of the same. As it turns out, I did enjoy the "cherry rush" flavor that Xyience created. It is quite sweet, and despite being sugar free, it is rather difficult to detect the artificial sweeteners. My only complaint is that it feels rather viscous in your mouth,  almost a little syrupy. Other than that, it's a pretty tasty beverage.


     Well, let's find out what I threw in my body this time. It's got 200 percent daily value of niacin, 500 percent daily value of vitamin b6, 320 percent daily value of vitamin b12, 1,000 percent daily value of pantothenic acid, and a 1,350 milligram energy blend consisting of taurine, caffeine, glucuronolactone, guarana extract, panax ginseng extract, inositol, and l-carnitine. Caffeine content is rated at around 200 milligrams per 16 ounce can.


     To be perfectly honest, despite having a good amount of caffeine, I did not feel a whole lot from this drink. Now my caffeine tolerance is extremely high, especially for my size (5'9", and pretty skinny), so this should easily work for the average consumer. As for me though, I just did not feel much effectiveness.


     Overall, Xyience Xenergy Cherry Rush is a pretty decent beverage. It's high points are its sweet, sugary, cherry flavor, and its high amount of b vitamins. But then again, all energy drinks have high amounts of b vitamins. But really, I'm not complaining. So let's just give it a rating, shall we? 6.8 out of 10.

REVIEW OF SPEED FUEL

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 186 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 8.4 OUT OF 10.


     Let's dive into the first drink in the line-up of Speed Energy Drinks. These drinks are your typical energy drinks with standard 16 ounce cans and edgy packaging. Speed Energy is endorsed by Race Car Driver Robby Gordon. Gordon has been all over the board with racing, but as a NASCAR driver he had questionable success, earning only 3 wins and 39 top tens in his 18 year career. And contrary to popular belief, he is not related to 4-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jeff Gordon. But enough about NASCAR, let's dive into this bad boy.


     The "description" of the flavor is called Fuel, but other reviews have led me to expect an orange soda flavor. As it turns out, this does taste just like orange soda, and a good one at that. As far as full-on, sugar-laden energy drinks go, this nails the flavor aspect. I'm a fan of orange soda and this worked perfectly. There was also no aftertaste which is extremely rare in energy drinks.


     Robby Gordon's Speed Fuel Energy Drink packs some V8 power under the hood. In other words, it has 260 percent daily value of vitamin b2, 240 percent daily value of vitamin b3, 240 percent daily value of vitamin b5, 540 percent daily value of vitamin b6, 1,000 percent daily value of vitamin b12, 1,811 milligrams of taurine, 186 milligrams of caffeine, 114 milligrams of inositol, and 111 milligrams of glucuronolactone. It also sports 60 percent daily value of vitamin c.


     So, the ingredients are similar to your typical energy drink: chock full of b vitamins, caffeine, taurine, and sugar. As you would expect, the effect is also similar to your typical energy drink. The caffeine content is slightly higher than a Monster (186 versus 160 for a Monster), and I would say it worked just as well. I experienced a satisfactory level of effectiveness from this drink with no signs of jitters or uncomfortableness. 


     Overall, Robby Gordon's Speed Fuel Energy Drink is pretty solid. It's strong point is clearly its orange soda flavor. I recommend you give this drink a try, just for the flavor alone. The energy blend and the drink's effectiveness also get the job done nicely. 8.4 out of 10.

REVIEW OF ROCKSTAR RECOVERY ORANGE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 160 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 6.3 OUT OF 10.

     In this review, I will be diving into another flavor of the Rockstar Recovery line-up. The other two flavors, lemonade and grape, performed rather well in the taste department, but lacked in the kick aspect. Anyway, enough of the bull crap, let's dive into the taste.

     As previously mentioned, the flavor is described as "orange", and since this drink is non-carbonated, I was expecting an orange flavor similar to an orange Gatorade. My prediction was partially accurate, but since this drink is made with 3 percent juice, it tasted more like orange juice than an orange Gatorade. The only drawback to the taste was the taste of artificial sweeteners. Other than that, Orange is another killer Rockstar Recovery flavor. 

     As far as energy blends are considered, Rockstar has a great one. Here's the full list: 100 percent daily value of vitamin b3, 100 percent daily value of vitamin b5, 100 percent daily vitamin b6, 250 percent daily value of vitamin b12, 2,000 milligrams of taurine, 160 milligrams of caffeine, 100 milligrams of panax ginseng extract, 100 milligrams of prickly pear extract, and 40 milligrams of milk thistle extract.

     To be completely honest, I wasn't expecting much from this drink, and it's a good thing I didn't expect much, because this drink failed to do anything. That's right, Rockstar Recovery Orange had hardly any noticeable effect, and I might-as-well have been drinking orange Gatorade rather than an energy drink. This is just another reason why I am so incredibly eager to try Kymera Freakish Energy Shot, which is an energy shot with an unfathomable 325 milligrams of caffeine. If that doesn't send me to the next universe, I don't know what will. 

     Overall, Rockstar Recovery Orange is just like all the other Rockstar Recoveries (go figure), it has a great flavor profile and it also has a nice energy blend. The kick is a bit lackluster in my opinion, but if your caffeine tolerance isn't as high as some people, you might want to give this a try. I think you might like it. 6.3 out of 10.

REVIEW OF ZENERGY

CAFFEINE CONTENT: UNKNOWN.

RATING: 7.1 OUT OF 10.


     While in the midst of trying to locate my lost cellular communications device, I figured a nice stress reliever would be to post another review, this one being another energy shot. It's called Zenergy, and I have been holding off a review on this drink for quite some time. The first thing that caught my eye was the unique packaging. It is very eye-catching and uses some Chinese letters and symbols to draw the buyers attention. Unfortunately, there is no flavor listed on the package, so I had no idea what I was getting into.


     Generally, when an energy shot does not disclose a flavor, it usually means that it has a typical energy shot flavor, which is basically a medicinal mixture of berry flavors. However, Zenergy did not taste like a typical energy shot. It had a sweet flavor that is extremely difficult to describe, because I can not compare it to anything. It is sweet but it also has somewhat of a bite to it. It has a very interesting flavor profile, and I do not recall an energy shot that tastes like it.


     So, what on Earth did I put in my system today? Well, Zenergy has 100 percent daily value of thiamin, 100 percent daily value of riboflavin, and 249 milligrams worth of natural caffeine from green tea, caffeine, gamma-amino butyric acid, guarana leaf extract, and l-theanine. The caffeine content is unknown, but the package says it "contains caffeine equivalent to 12 ounces of the leading premium coffee." Based on that statement and the energy blend, I'd put the caffeine content between 150 and 200 milligrams.


     I consumed this energy shot before doing some yard work, and I was pretty tired when I drank it. My father needed help removing leaves from our yard and I was in no mood to help. After consuming Zenergy, I was hit with a medium-level buzz that seemed to help me with my yard work. It was smooth and completely jitter free, just like it says on the bottle. However,  I would not agree with their claim of 5+ hours of energy. 


     Overall, Zenergy Energy Shot isn't bad at all. The only thing I would change would be the energy blend. Having a 249 milligrams energy blend with 5 ingredients won't cut it. Most energy shots have a much larger energy blend with more ingredients. Still, Zenergy makes a pretty decent energy shot. 7.1 out of 10.