REVIEW OF GUAYAKI CLASSIC GOLD

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 80 MILLIGRAMS PER 12 OUNCE CAN.

RATING: 7.6 OUT OF 10. 

     Now we step back into the realm of organic energy drinks, with Guayaki Yerba Mate, and its Classic Gold variety. Yerba mate drinks don't come into my possession often, so I am happy to have the chance to try the Guayaki line. Well, let’s begin, shall we?

     I do not like the smell of this drink very much. Despite being pushed away by the smell, the taste redeems the drink well. A classic yerba mate flavor, with a little citrus and a few other flavor hints pushing through. It is a very enjoyable drink, I think. The lack of an aftertaste helps its cause, and solidifies its impressive showing.

     The obvious main focus here is the yerba mate, but for me, it is the caffeine. 80 mgs isn't much; just on par with Red Bull, but this hit me much better. One problem that I had with this drink was the research linking yerba mate to cancer, as I was a bit hesitant to consume these as a result. That being said, mate makes a nice fuel, and I'm hoping the cancer accusations are nothing more than bull crap.

     For my first real yerba mate beverage, I was left impressed. While not having a kick that is going to blow you away, it does have a great taste. It also hits you better than a common energy drink with 80 mgs of caffeine. I'm looking forward to trying the other 2 drinks and their shots. If they are anything like this, I'm in for a treat.

Reviewed By Dylan

REVIEW OF COYOTE MANGO

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 200 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN. 

RATING: 7.2 OUT OF 10. 


     As much as I enjoy reviewing organic energy drinks with multitudes of healthy ingredients, it's always nice to go back to the basics and review a large energy drink with gratuitous amounts of sugar. As it turns out, that's exactly what I have in store for today's review. This particular energy drink comes from a company called Coyote Energy, which comes in seven distinct flavors including Mango, Jamaica, and Tamarindo. I decided to grab the mango flavor first.

     Coyote Mango comes in a black and orange 16 ounce aluminum can that is reminiscent to drinks such as Monster, Rockstar, etc. Curious to see how it tasted, I cracked open the can and took a few gulps. I was immediately hit with a rush of refreshing mango flavor that pleased my taste buds. I believe that mango is an overlooked flavor, and this is an example of mango done right. The flavor is not too strong, and it's even a bit refreshing. Even though I have two more Coyote flavors left to review, it will be tough to defeat this sweet concoction.

     This energy drink looks to be pretty standard so I am expecting a standard energy blend. First of all, you have 200 percent daily value of vitamin b2, 200 percent daily value of vitamin b3, 200 percent daily value of vitamin b6, 200 percent daily value of vitamin b12, and 200 percent daily value of vitamin b12. Then you have an energy blend worth 2,900 milligrams. This consists of taurine, caffeine, glucuronolactone, inositol, l-carnitine, and ginseng root extract. The total caffeine content is 200 milligrams per can.

     With that amount of caffeine, this should have no trouble getting you into high gear. With its smooth mango flavor, the contents were emptied in a hurry. I noticed a modest uplift in my energy levels that lasted for a few hours and tapered off without a crash. If drinks like Monster or Rockstar get you up and running, you should also check out this drink.

     Unfortunately, Coyote will never be able to compete with Monster or Rockstar due to its market share, and that's okay. Here at Addicted 2 Energy, we rate drinks based on performance, not popularity. And I believe that this mango flavored drink is better than any of the original Monster flavors. I have two other flavors of Coyote to review, and so far they are one for one.

REVIEW OF +RED RESCUE ELIXIR

CAFFEINE CONTENT: UNKNOWN.

RATING: 6.4 OUT OF 10. 

     3 reviews that I had planned on posting during the week disappeared (Xenergy Twisted Tangerine, Joe Buzz, and Rip It Red Zone), so now I have to redo them. One drink, which I had reviewed, that didn't disappear was +Red Rescue. It comes in 12 oz. bullet can, with a reseal-able plastic lid on the top, which is pretty cool despite the red plastic ring making it somewhat irritating to open. On the front of the can it says it is powered with Red Super Food. What is that? Who knows, lets get on with this review.

     The main reason I contacted them was for the positive thing I've heard about their taste, and it certainly lives up to it. This is a nice cranberry citrus taste, and one of the more unique drinks I've had recently. It has a nice tartness to it, and I find it refreshing. It is stellar when cold, but as it warms the taste isn't nearly as enjoyable. The beverage has no real aftertaste.

     With no caffeine listed, all it says is 1007 mgs of proprietary blend, consisting of natural caffeine, taurine, L-carnitine, inositol, and Red Super Food. I probably should have done some research on Red Super Food before starting this review, but I didn't unfortunately. I got lifted for a little over 2 hours, a period of time that doesn't reach as high as others. It is a little disappointing, but the taste makes up for it.

     While I don't feel like I'd buy this for a lift, the taste is wonderful. It makes it a very worthy buy, and if this drink ever gets reformulated to have more kick, it might be a good contender. That is if they drop the shrink-wrap, and edit the plastic ring to make it friendlier with opening. That being said, overall a nice tasting beverage.

Reviewed By Dylan

REVIEW OF PYURE OEO

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 100 MILLIGRAMS PER 2 OUNCE BOTTLE. 

RATING: 6.7 OUT OF 10. 

     Here on Addicted 2 Energy, I have had the opportunity to evaluate several different energy shots. Some did well, and others, not so much. But I began to realize that I was lacking an organic energy shot review. I'm sure I've reviewed one somewhere down the road, but I can't seem to remember it. That's where Pyure Organic Energy Optimization comes in, or OEO for short. Pyure is an organic energy shot made from green tea, yerba mate, and guarana extracts. Needless to say, I was eager to try this puppy out.

     The first thing I noticed is the wonderful packaging. Instead of just re-labeling a 5 Hour Energy bottle,  Pyure Brands decided that glass bottles were the way to go, and they certainly hit the mark. Keep in mind, I do not grade packaging, but this one definitely gets high marks from me. Then it went slightly downhill from there. The label says that the flavor is mixed berry, so naturally I was expecting a nice assortment of berry flavors frolicking around on my palate. What I actually got was an indescribable, slightly bitter and sweet concoction. You have every right to call me insane, but in my humble opinion, this does not taste like mixed berries. It's not bad, apart from the slight, yet tolerable, bitterness. If you've ever tried this drink before, share your thoughts down below of what you think it tastes like. Because right now, I am at a complete loss for words.

     Unlike Scheckter's Organic Energy that I reviewed a few days ago, Pyure actually has a heftier energy blend. Each bottle provides 100 percent daily value of vitamin b3, 100 percent daily value of vitamin b6, 100 percent daily value of vitamin b12, and 100 percent daily value of pantothenic acid. It also has an energy blend measured at 1,140 milligrams. This contains organic yerba mate leaf extract, organic guarana sees extract, organic green tea leaf extract, organic hibiscus flower extract, and organic blueberry whole berry extract. The caffeine content is rated at 100 milligrams per 2 ounce bottle. With the all-organic energy blend as well as some unique ingredients like hibiscus and blueberry extract, this blend gets a thumbs up from me.

     While it does have a unique and organic energy blend, the caffeine content is slightly on the low side. However, 100 milligrams should have no problem getting you out of your morning slumber so you can move on with your productive life. As for me, I received a mild increase in my alertness levels, but nothing too spectacular.

     This organic energy shot isn't perfect by any means, but it does have some high notes. On a positive note, the energy blend is this the highlight of this beverage, with organic ingredients galore. The flavor is this drink's Achilles heel, which I believe does not resemble mixed berry in any way. Other than that, this energy shot is not too shabby.

REVIEW OF RED ROCK

CAFFEINE CONTENT: UNKNOWN. 

RATING: 9.3 OUT OF 10. 

     This 99-cent drink has been lurking around in the ghetto gas stations for a while now. It seems that it is pretty rare, as there is really nothing written about it. Out of the line of 3, this original flavor is my favorite, and one of my favorite energy drinks. Not much more to be said here, so lets begin this review.

     This drink is confusing to pin a flavor to. The color of the drink itself suggests Red Bull clone; however, this is deceiving. Sometimes I do get Red Bull, sometimes cola, but the most prominent is banana. My friend has described this as a banana-cream soda type drink, and to be honest I can see that. It has a smooth, almost candy like feel to it. It is really a pleasurable taste, and on top of that there is no aftertaste. Best value drink I've ever had.

     With no amounts outside that of the taurine content, it is all about what I feel. The total blend is 3500 mgs. 1000 mgs of taurine, and then caffeine, guarana, ginseng, l-carnitine, inositol, and then some B vitamins. After consumption, I felt a kick within 15 minutes. The uplift lasted for just over 4 hours. Impressive. Of course, sometimes feeling can be deceptive. But based on this, I'm going to assume this has a pretty good and effective blend.

     If not for the lack of caffeine content on the can, this drink may have scored a bit higher. It tastes good, and had a good kick. At a price of only 99 cents, this is the best bang for your buck you'll ever find. I look forward to reviewing their other 2 varieties in the coming weeks. If you ever come across this drink, I recommend you buy it.

Reviewed By Dylan