REVIEW OF ANGELS APHRO

CAFFEINE CONTENT: UNKNOWN. 

RATING: 6 OUT OF 10. 

     Today is Valentine's Day. What drink might be perfect for today? How about an aphrodisiac energy drink? Angels Aphroenergy is today's review, to represent the occasion. I've never had to many aphrodisiac drinks before, so this one is a rare treat, so let's see how it fairs.

     I really like this tart apple taste. I wasn't sure how it'd be after I was hit with the scent, but then I began drinking and it was highly enjoyable. It goes down solidly, with no bitterness, and follows up without having an aftertaste. While I don't have any problems with the taste itself, it just doesn't fit the premium image the drink goes for, in my opinion, but that is not a big deal. While not the best apple-like drink I've ever had the opportunity to try, Angels certainly is solid.

     Obviously, this drink has two main functions, the first is serving as an energy drink, the second is serving as an aphrodisiac. As far as the ingredients for both of those functions go, they are combined in one listing, stating that there is 1885 mgs of blend. There is no individual amounts provided. After drinking, I could assume that the caffeine content isn't as high as I am used to, as my buzz lasted around 2 hours, give or take. Ginseng, guarana, taurine, l-arginine, and ginkgo are the other main energy ingredients provided to accompany the caffeine. As an aphrodisiac, I got some stimulation, but not much. I was only slightly impressed by the combination of horny goat weed, yohimbine, and damiana. Overall, this drink was sub-par.

     You might need to pick up a couple cans of Angels Aphroenergy to get the most out of your Valentine's Day. While the flavor is there, the energy and aphrodisiac combination provides a relatively below average kick. It reaches a pinnacle at what I consider to be nothing more than average, and doesn't really help you reach a pinnacle for your big night.

Reviewed By Dylan.

REVIEW OF LANILAI

CAFFEINE CONTENT: NONE. 

RATING: 6.4 OUT OF 10. 

     Very seldom do I review relaxation products. As it stands, I have two I need to do a write up on, Solixir Relax and this drink, Lanilai. Hailing from the land of Hawai'i, this drink drink's flavor is labeled as Maui mango passion. Certainly sounds good, and sounds relaxation-like, but will it deliver?

     The taste is good, but there is one problem. The flavor is timid, and not prominent enough, though refreshing. It is a bit of an annoyance. When you get to taste the beverage at the peak of the flavor's strength, it certainly holds strong to the described flavor, and is easily enjoyable. It takes a larger gulp to get to that point with non-carbonated beverage.

     On the opposite end of the energy spectrum from what I am accustomed to, relaxation drinks often irritate me when I attempt to review them. As of my last few times trying these drinks, it has become easier for me to appreciate them, as I have gotten used to the feeling, though I still don't enjoy them. A calming blend of 215 mgs, consisting of passionflower extract, l-theanine, l-threanine, 5-HTP, and resveratrol is the highlight here. Unlike most of the previous drinks of this nature, I find it interesting that there is no chamomile, which I am used to finding amongst the ingredients on these beverages. After waiting for a while, I felt the 'anti-kick'. It's effects were present, and they were pleasant. I usually don't feel quite like this as a result of these drinks, but I have some drowsiness, and I feel quite mellow. Impressive. It's been a few hours, and I still feel good. I would say good job, but it could be the fact that today has been a long day helping it out.

     A taste is that is merely alright, and a calming factor that is seemingly good, but may not be as good as advertised score average marks. The reason I am holding it back despite it's 'effect' is taking into account the possibility that it was this terrible day taking a toll on me boosting the drowsiness I am experiencing, and not just the Lanilai. I still recommend you pick it up if you see it in a store.

Reviewed By Dylan

REVIEW OF FEEL RASPBERRY LEMONADE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 85 MILLIGRAMS PER 10.5 OUNCE CAN. 

RATING: 6.9 OUT OF 10.

     A few weeks ago, I noticed that I was running low on reviewable products, so I decided to engage in a mass contacting spree to gather as many samples as possible. Over the course of an hour or so, I managed to contact over fifty companies. Unfortunately, my co-writer pointed out a very important factor that I failed to think of. Most of the companies I contacted are probably out of business. That seems to be the case, since only a few companies have actually responded. One of those companies is Feel Natural Energy, and I am here to give you my take on their raspberry lemonade flavor.

     Most energy drinks either come in 8.4 ounce or 16 ounce containers. Feel Energy decided to take a unique step and package their product in 10.5 ounce cans. I'm not entirely certain of the reasoning behind this, but it is certainly unique. Taking a sip, I noticed a refreshing and welcoming raspberry flavor accompanied by the sourness of lemon. There is no doubt that the lemonade takes a back seat in this one while the raspberry is the one driving the bus. The ingredients list indicates that they use carbonated water, but this has to be the least carbonated drink I have ever consumed. This is usually seen as a negative, but this drink is less viscous than most sodas, therefore the lack of carbonation doesn't hinder the experience. In short, it's a refreshing combination and would be perfect for a summer's day.

     Since this is labeled as a natural energy drink, I was expecting the energy blend to have all natural ingredients, and perhaps even some unique stuff thrown in. First off, we have 100 percent daily value of riboflavin, 100 percent daily value of niacin, 100 percent daily value of vitamin b6, 100 percent daily value of vitamin b12, and 100 percent daily value of pantothenic acid. You also have undisclosed amounts of guarana extract and ginseng root extract. The total amount of caffeine is 85 milligrams per can, placing it right at Red Bull territory.

     With that said, this drink should provide you with an adequate increase in alertness. If you find yourself consuming two or three cups of coffee because one of them doesn't cut it, then this might not work for you. As for myself, I received a mediocre increase in my alertness levels. It was noticeable, but nothing to run home and tell your mother about.

     Despite the lack of effectiveness, I actually like this product. The refreshing combination of tart raspberry and sour lemonade is the clear highlight in this beverage. Also, this drink has 100 percent of your daily value of vitamin c to boost your immune system, and 10 percent of your daily value of calcium to help build strong bones. It's even sweetened with stevia and pure cane sugar. So yes, it may not knock your socks off in terms of energy, but the flavor alone should make up for that.

REVIEW OF TOPPLEZ 125 VANILLA

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 125 MILLIGRAMS PER 8 OUNCE BOTTLE. 

RATING: 8 OUT OF 10. 

     The vanilla flavored sister product of the previously reviewed ToppLez 125 comes in an inverse bottle of the same design, but it is more attractive in my opinion. I was looking forward to this one after the my first foray into ToppLez. I am really hoping it delivers as much as the original.

     It delivered more than the other flavor. The sweetness is still there, but the vanilla flavor goes well with it, and makes it less noticeable. Like the other, I'm still gonna say that the sweetness can be taken down a notch, but it is still good either way. Another solid product from these guys.

     Once again, identical blend. 125 mgs of caffeine highlights this RTD coffee/energy drink, which is not much, but is still fairly impressive. The 13 gs of protein are still here, helping fuel your next workout, which I like, actually. Not overly impressive, but it does the trick.

     I feel this review was a bit more to the point than usual. Seems incredibly short in comparison to the previous ToppLez 125. Its vanilla counterpart is literally the twin of the original, and it is clearly the more attractive of the 2 siblings. If you see this, pick it up, along with its sister drink.

Reviewed By Dylan 

REVIEW OF TOPPLEZ 125

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 125 MILLIGRAMS PER 8 OUNCE BOTTLE. 

RATING: 7.7 OUT OF 10. 

I have a few days in a row that I will be reviewing coffee drinks, starting today with ToppLez 125 and continuing with their other drink as well as the CafFusion drinks. Turning my attention back to ToppLez, it comes in an 8 oz glass bottle with a black wrap on it. It looks alright, but the way they logo is placed, and the drawing on the front detract from it. The drawing is confusing until you see the paragraph at the bottom explaining it, and telling you that it is a Sei HeKi. I spent a long time trying to decipher the drawing before I noticed it, so I feel like the informative verse could use more prominence.

The flavor is their original variety. Opening the lid, I get a nice coffee scent, but it smells pretty sweet. And it tastes the same. Not to say that is a bad thing, I really like it. I do think it could have the sweetness level toned down a bit and still taste well. Other than being sweet, the coffee flavor is prominent, and tastes excellent. This takes the cake for the best tasting coffee drink I've tried on the year. I haven't had many, but that is saying something.

The way ToppLez looks, it suggests just a regular RTD coffee. When one looks at the back, it begins putting out text saying such things as 'Increases stamina', 'Increases mental clarity', and 'Enhances physical performance', giving it the persona of energy drinks. The 125 in the name of the drink represents the caffeine content, at 125 mgs. It is more than a Red Bull, but not that much after that. Another thing it contains is 13 g of protein, which I assume is the reason behind the 'Enhances physical performance' text. I had a nice 2 and half hour buzz, maybe 3, from this drink. Overall, it is pretty solid.

ToppLez 125 left me pretty impressed, and eager for trying the next drink. The taste was good and the buzz solid, everything one could ask for in an energy drink. It is one of the better coffee drinks I've had in a long time, and I kind of wish they were available around me. I would buy this if I came across it.

Reviewed By Dylan