REVIEW OF XYIENCE XENERGY TANGERINE TWISTER

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 184 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN. 

RATING: 6.8 OUT OF 10.

     Over the course of this site's lifetime, I have received a multitude of samples from a plethora of different companies. As expected, the vast majority of samples Addicted 2 Energy receives are from small companies looking for some extra publicity. It is seldom that I receive free product from a large energy drink manufacturer, but that rare occurrence has recently happened. Yesterday, I received some samples of Xyience Xenergy, and I am honored to share my thoughts on their Tangerine Twister flavor.

     If you're reading this, you probably already know what a can of Xyience Xenergy looks like. This particular one is silver with overlapping red and yellow circles. Since the flavor is advertised as Tangerine Twister, I was expecting a flavor that was roughly similar to an orange soda. I suppose you could say my prediction was slightly accurate. There was in fact a presence of orange-soda, but it was tainted by sucralose and acesulfame potassium, two artificial sweeteners. You see, some flavors are great as masking the flavor of artificial sweeteners. Orange is not one of them, in my opinion. This is not my favorite Xyience flavor, but overall it was all right.

     As the official energy drink of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, it is natural to expect a potent blend from the folks at Xyience. Inside each can, there's 200 percent daily value of niacin, 500 percent daily value of vitamin b6, 160 percent daily value of vitamin b12, and 1,000 percent daily value of pantothenic acid. There is also some taurine, glucuronolactone, caffeine, guarana extract, ginseng extract, l-carnitine, and inositol. With pretty much all of the energy drink staples, it's not a bad blend by any means.

     A can of Xyience Xenergy Tangerine Twister will fill your body with 184 milligrams of caffeine, putting it just slightly above the industry standard. You can expect an effect that is similar to Monster Energy. As for me, I received a modest boost in my alertness and wakefulness that lasted for a couple hours.

     If I'm not mistaken, every Xyience flavor is sugar-free, which means that they need to utilize artificial sweeteners, which could hinder the flavor experience. This is exactly what happened with Tangerine Twister, but they still managed to create a decent drink. The question of whether or not it is healthier to add artificial sweeteners than it is to add actual sugar is a question for a different day.

REVIEW OF SOLIXIR RELAX

CAFFEINE CONTENT: NONE.

RATING: 4.1 OUT OF 10. 

     Solixir is a line of functional drinks that come in four functions, think, awaken, restore, and relax. The latter will be the subject of today's review. As stated in my review of Lanilai, I don't often review relaxation beverages. I figured I'd start here with the Solixir line, based on the assumption I wouldn't enjoy reviewing this product.

     I don't know what to say about the taste. Just like water, with some nasty berry taste thrown in. It isn't really something I enjoy, and it is hard for me to describe in detail. It lacks some personality, but at least it isn't a pungent flavor. It is still slightly below average.

     1.7 gs of chamomile flower, lemon balm leaf, jujube berry, passionflower herb, and hibiscus flower highlight this anti-buzz. After downing this beverage, I waited for it to take affect. I felt it, but it wasn't much. It lasted for around an hour and a half. When compared to Lanilai, I'd rather grab the Lanilai for my relaxation needs.

     The first drink you try in a line is the one that sets the stage for what is to come. Solixir Relax set a low bar early, and has made me not want to try the others for fear of a disappointment. I may be wrong, but I believe that this drink has the lowest overall score I've ever give on A2E. What a disappointment.

Reviewed By Dylan.

REVIEW OF POPEYE CLOBBERIN' CLEMENTINE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 160 MILLIGRAMS PER 16 OUNCE CAN. 

RATING: 5.2 OUT OF 10. 

     Popeye was never one of those things I really got into when I was younger. I always found his voice and his disproportioned arms unappealing. I was happy to try an energy drink bearing his likeness, though. The flavors are Bruiser Blackberry and Clobberin' Clementine, the latter of which I would be trying today.

     Clementine isn't exactly a flavor I see often in my energy drinks, so I was eager to try this in hopes of trying something really unique. Upon tasting the liquid, it is unique for an energy drink, though it isn't that profound and lacks a certain amount of personality. The flavor just doesn't 'pop'. It is a blend of white grape, apple, and clementine juices, which I figured would taste a lot better than it did, but I am still pleased with it overall.

     160 mgs of caffeine and B vitamins is about all this drink has to offer. The B vitamins are negligible, as that leaves caffeine as the only energy ingredient. 160 mgs is on par with the major contenders in the energy drink game, but the lack of other key players holds Popeye's blend back from impressing me. Overall, I felt a slight kick, but noting to amazing.

     I am pretty disappointed with Popeye so far. The taste is acceptable, but the kick it provides is pathetic. The only thing it is worth is a collector’s item for people who collect energy drinks or Popeye collectibles. I suggest you hold on to your money unless you fit those categories.

Reviewed By Dylan

REVIEW OF CHAMANE COFFEE

CAFFEINE CONTENT: 80 MILLIGRAMS PER 8.4 OUNCE BOTTLE. 

RATING: 5.7 OUT OF 10. 

     Despite the fact that Addicted 2 Energy has received hundreds of different samples from companies, it has always been a challenge to obtain overseas drinks. Due to our recent success, this has become less of an issue. In these next two reviews, I'll be taking a closer look at a few drinks from Europe. This particular drink is called Chamane, and it hails all the way from France.

     Chamane comes in a solid aluminum, 8.4 ounce bottle with quirky cartoon-like labels. I received two flavors of Chamane: pomegranate and coffee. Being a coffee fan, I decided to test out the coffee flavor. I was a bit skeptical about the flavor profile, since this drink uses carbonated water. Something about a carbonated coffee flavor just doesn't sound very appetizing. Thankfully, I was completely mislead. The carbonation is light and doesn't burn your throat. The coffee flavor is noticeable, yet not too pronounced, and there is no hint of coffee bitterness. This is, by far, one of the most unique flavor profiles I've ever come across.

     Is the energy blend as unique as the flavor profile? Time to find out. First of all, it has 80 percent daily value of niacin, 70 percent daily value of vitamin b6, 40 percent daily value of vitamin b12, 50 percent daily value of folate, and 60 percent daily value of pantothenic acid. It also contains coffee extract and guarana extract. The total caffeine content is 80 milligrams per bottle, putting it right on par with Red Bull. I realize that this energy drink is marketed as being all natural, but in my opinion this energy blend is still lackluster.

     You can expect Chamane energy drink to provide a modest increase in your alertness levels, perhaps slightly less than Red Bull. For me personally, I did not notice much of an effect from this beverage. However, if you do not have a strong caffeine tolerance, this drink might be worth your while.

     It has become quite clear to me that Chamane Coffee's strong suit is its unique flavor profile. I was pleased, yet surprised to find that carbonated water and coffee can actually join together in harmony. The biggest improvement that this drink needs to make is the energy blend, in my opinion. As always, the effectiveness of this beverage depends on a number of factors, but it didn't have much of an effect on me. That being said, a unique flavor profile cannot save what is nothing more than a mediocre energy drink overall.

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