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Energy drinks
« on: July 21, 2007, 11:56:44 AM »
Anybody use these things?  I just drank a  '5 Hour Energy'  $3 on sale at Walgreens.  That's a lot.  I wonder if it will work.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2007, 12:02:53 PM »
A double coffee, a couple of B-complex vitamin gels, and a handful of sugar will do the same thing and cost you a lot less than five bucks.

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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2007, 12:12:41 PM »
I used to consume a LOT of Red bull when it first came out. Even found a little Korean market that sold just the syrup in 8oz cans. Without carbonation, it's very easy to drink.
There's a 16 oz can you can find at Walmart for $1 a can. I can't remember the name, offhand, but the lime flavor is very good.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2007, 12:19:50 PM »
Riley, and how did it work for you?? I've been contemplating getting some of those for myself. Those 5 Hour Energy drinks have little or no sugar. (8 calories, so they say in the commercial) If they actually work, I think the $3 MIGHT be worth it. Of course some chelated Vit B Complex and a No-Doz might do the same.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2007, 01:59:24 PM »
Coffee upsets my stomach, so I find myself drinking energy beverages somewhat regularly. SoBe's "NoFear" is pretty easy to find, and in my opinion, is the best-tasting of the mainstream choices available. "Bawl's" is another favorite- comes in a distinctive cobalt-blue glass bottle, and has a unique, refreshing flavor. Somewhat harder to find, though. (They have them at the 7-11 across from Walgreen's... I think they're around $2-ish). Can't comment on the 5-hour energy, but I'm interested to see how it worked for you.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2007, 02:37:43 PM »
Gentle little lift for a couple of hours now I'm ready for a nap.  It's definitely oversold IMO.  A big cup of coffee would have accomplished the same thing.  zzzzzzzzzzzz
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2007, 02:41:18 PM »
Kilo of Hawaiian blend: $12
Burr Grinder: $50
Gaggia espresso maker (refurb): $150
 
Damn fine cuppa caffeine: Priceless
 
(hey, I don't espresso roast the Hawaiian either - I like it tho...)
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2007, 02:48:06 PM »
Being diabetic, the sugar in most of those energy drinks mess me up. I suppose I'll stick with my B complex liquid and some coffee.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2007, 04:45:00 PM »
Energy drinks? The strongest "energy drink" I consume is Powerade (I suppose in marketing lingo that actually a "sports drink." rolleyes) and then only occasionally when it's really hot outside and I'm golfing.

I don't go for a lot of caffeine. It gets me jazzed up really easily, and I can't stand that.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2007, 05:30:39 PM »
I like Amp by Mountain Dew.  But can't get it here in Iraq.  We have stuff in the chow hall called Rip It which isn't half bad.  I can't stand Red Bull.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2007, 05:37:19 PM »
Sobe fruit punch beats a hot coffee on a July afternoon.  Don't notice any kind of buzz or lift.

I tried some of that stuff in a little blue and silver can (not sure of the name, maybe red bull) and I could barely choke it down.  Did nothing for me that I could tell.

***Here is where experienced guy says "Well, you need to drink it a few times before you'll feel anything"

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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2007, 11:56:12 PM »
Red Bull is some of the nastiest stuff I've ever tasted, next to spaghetti made with li'l smokies.

I have, however, found one line of energy drink that I like, and that's the Monster coffee series.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2007, 01:05:09 AM »
I've never tried an energy drink.  Maybe it's because a friend tried Red Bull when it first came out and told me it tasted like a urine sample.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2007, 07:11:05 AM »
Quote from: crt360 on July 22, 2007, 12:05:09 AM
I've never tried an energy drink.  Maybe it's because a friend tried Red Bull when it first came out and told me it tasted like a urine sample.

I have to wonder how/ why your friend would know what a urine sample would taste like???   shocked
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2007, 03:01:45 PM »
Quote from: Thor on July 22, 2007, 06:11:05 AM
I have to wonder how/ why your friend would know what a urine sample would taste like???   shocked

I imagine some kind of mistaken identity or shenanigans involving alcohol or something. grin
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2007, 06:59:31 PM »
I tried my first one Saturday.  Something called "Full Throttle."

It worked really fast, so fast I was impressed.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2007, 07:11:42 PM »
Quote from: Thor on July 22, 2007, 06:11:05 AM
Quote from: crt360 on July 22, 2007, 12:05:09 AM
I've never tried an energy drink.  Maybe it's because a friend tried Red Bull when it first came out and told me it tasted like a urine sample.

I have to wonder how/ why your friend would know what a urine sample would taste like???   shocked

I was curious, too, but I didn't ask him (I don't think I really wanted to know).
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2007, 03:55:33 AM »
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Coffee upsets my stomach, so I find myself drinking energy beverages

Try good coffee... Not from a can, jar or packet...
 
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2007, 10:11:02 AM »
I used to drink Monster LoCarb several times week, but since dramatically cutting back on the caffeine consumption about a month ago I doubt I consume it again outside of a gaming session when I've stopped with the beer and need a boost.
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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2007, 10:19:23 AM »
Quote from: Bogie on July 21, 2007, 01:41:18 PM
Kilo of Hawaiian blend: $12
Burr Grinder: $50
Gaggia espresso maker (refurb): $150
 
Damn fine cuppa caffeine: Priceless
 
(hey, I don't espresso roast the Hawaiian either - I like it tho...)


Where do you get 2.2 pounds of Kona coffee (even a blend) for $12?

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Re: Energy drinks
« Reply #20 on: July 23, 2007, 04:54:07 PM »
Khaui...

Sam's... The stuff ain't too damn bad...
 
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