Both of these were great fakes, but someone must have been inspired because now we have the real thing with Le Whif.

Le Whif,  invented by Harvard professor David Edwards is an inhalable device that gives you the flavor of coffee, caffeine, but none of the calories.  One stick of Coffee Le Whif would have the caffeine content of a weak espresso and is available online or at retailers around the world starting with a launch in New York City.

This is a pretty cool product, but seems pretty weak in the caffeine department. A normal espresso is around 75-80mg so a weak one would be well under that. Hey, it’s a step in the right direction though for making some cool new caffeine delivery products.

Crunk Energy Stix aren’t a drink mix, but they’re meant to be consumed in powder form just like Pixy Stix. Sprinkle on your tongue and…whamo! Well, that’s the intended effect anyway. They are extremely portable and the perfect way to smuggle an energy blast wherever you go.

Crunk hasn’t just produced a caffeinated powder, but they’ve also included the ingredients that would be found in their popular energy drinks such as white willow, ashwagandha, ginkgo biloba, skull cap, milk thistle, green tea, guarana, panax ginseng, and caffeine (100mg). The energy stix are orange flavored and only contain 3g of carbs and 10 calories per sachet so they won’t just give you a sugar rush like their Aunt Pixy.

Hopefully, we’ll get to try Crunk!!! Energy Stix for you and let you know how they work. In the meantime, look for them anywhere Crunk!!! is sold. They retail for $2.99 for a two pack. If you’ve tried them, let us all know what you think!

Source: BevNet.com

Taste

5150 Juice is basically an eye dropper of liquefied caffeine, without any of those fru-fru flavor ingredients. I shouldn’t have to say much more here, because believe it or not, every one of you has tasted 501 Juice. Don’t remember? Think back to the last energy product you consumed that had a bitter after taste. That after taste? It was 5150 Juice.

Now, 5150 Juice is not meant to be drunk on its own, but mixed with a beverage of choice. Power to the people! When mixing a recommended capful of 5150 Juice with your favorite vending machine product, you won’t have to concentrate hard to pick up on the 5150 aftertaste. It’s noticeable, but by no means does it destroy your drink.

Ingredients

Every cap of liquid gives you roughly 100mg of caffeine. Movin’ on

Effect

A capful of 5150 Juice will go to work with respectable intent, much to my delight. I never found out what more than one cap will do, because one was always enough! There’s not much to expect when it comes to crashing.

Verdict

This one’s got my thumbs up. I just love the idea of having a resealable, highly portable, bottle of concentrated caffeine. Keeping one in a jacket pocket is the epitome of being prepared for an energy lover.

So, while you’re here, fun little story for you. I recently got a job, and drug testing was required. When I got to the drug testing lab, I remembered that I had just foolishly used the bathroom about 15 minutes before. This was a horrible situation, because I needed to get the test that day without choice, the lab was about to close, and I had nothing left for the pee cup.

I panicked a little, and then got smart. The 5150 Juice in my jacket vest pocket had about 1/4 left, so I gulped it all down and followed that up with a greedy water fountain session. 25 minutes later, the caffeine worked its magic and I went through with the drug test! You see, it never hurts to have caffeine in your pocket. You’ll never know when it can come in handy.

Reviewed by Dusty Smith

You can get your own 5150 Juice from KingofCaffeine.com

Today it’s pretty common for many of the new caffeinated drinks that are released to not make it because of the extremely tough competition that exists in beverage market.

However back in yesteryear, during a friendlier time for new drinks a few soda’s became iconic but alas, just like the dinosaur, they were met with forces they couldn’t possibly adapt too.

1. Josta

This was my first introduction to guarana back in the 90’s. I must say, I wasn’t a fan. I tried it a couple of times, but I remember it having a strange taste.

2. Kick

I vaguely remember Kick as a Mountain Dew contender. Even with it’s “extreme” advertisement, it was unable to steal the hearts of loyal Dew fans.

3. Crystal Pepsi

I loved this stuff back in the 80’s. I thought it was so cool that this clear soda tasted like Pepsi, but looked like Sprite. I was just a kid so I was easily impressed by such wonders.

4. Surge

Apparently another Mountain Dew nemesis that still has quite a following on the internet with it’s own facebook page, but I have no recollection of this drink. Do you?

5. OK Cola

Ok, I don’t remember this one either, but it sounds like it was marketed in the West and I’m an East Coast boy.

I hope you enjoyed this trip down memory lane, but if you’re under 25 this was probably as foreign to you as Monster would be to your Grandma. It will be interesting to see which of our iconic drinks survive in the decades to come. Any predictions?

Source: Westword.com

Along my unguided travels, I came across Nuvo-E and their unique Mountain Tea energy products. Given the choice of packet mix or pill form, I went with the packet mix. After watching The Matrix, unidentified pills worry me. I’m just not ready yet to uncork my true, prophesied awesomeness. I mixed the packet with a glass of water, and gulped down the concoction with hopes of a better day.

This stuff is loaded with Mountain Tea, which seems to be a uniquely promising new ingredient in the energy product industry. So I finished my swallows, planted my feet, and prepared myself for a trip home.

As the afterburners clicked on and I started my descent through the atmosphere, things started heating up. More than they should have. I’ve made a clerical error in my angle of attack, I’m going to burn up in the atmosphere.

It started at my nose. Burning. Tingling. Cheeks, forehead. Neck, scalp, they’re burning. As my lips began to swell and my arms and chest joined in on the party, a voice came over the intercom: “Welcome back to reality, sir. Did you enjoy your trip?” “No,” I said. “Get me the hell out of here!”

Yes, readers, I had an allergic reaction to Nuvo-E. After some research, it turns out my body doesn’t play nice with ephedrine, which Mountain Tea has in substantial amounts. 30 minutes, 2 Benadryls, and 6 cold compresses later, the reaction had subsided. Along with the Mountain Tea, Nuvo-E contains undisclosed amounts of guarana, taurine, green tea, and L-Arginine, and ginseng.

So what can I say here about this product? I’ll say this: I’m an isolated incident, and by no means intend to convey this product as harmful. In fact, I let my friends sample the product and none of them had issues.

They all took a reserved liking to the products. They’re not ecstatic about what Nuvo-E brings to the table, but made a point to tell me that the stuff works. 2-4 pills do a superb job of dialing in focus and clarity, while the drink mix tastes satisfactory with mild, healthy energy boosts. I can confirm the taste, but didn’t feel much energy at all from the one packet I tried, a result that was extremely skewed due to… let’s say egregious circumstances.

So Nuvo-E, I’m sorry I couldn’t give a more in depth review of your promising Mountain Tea product. I swear I didn’t mean to have a reaction to it. Readers, if you’re interested in a new way to get an energy boost on the go or in burning a few extra calories while working out, give Nuvo-E a look-see. Just don’t let me scare you off!

Reviewed by Dusty Smith

I imagine if a person is a smoker or dip user it can be annoying to hold the cigarette in one hand and the energy drink in the other, or spitting out your dip before drinking your energy drink to prevent the tobacco juice from mixing in with your drink. So I guess Revved Up Energy Dip has solved that problem.

They’ve infused smokeless tobacco with caffeine, taurine, ginseng,  B vitamins, and C vitamins and they’ve removed 35% of the carcinogens for the consumer’s good health……  The energy ingredient amounts are undisclosed and Revved Up comes in 3 varieties.

There has been research that shows nicotine doubles the rate  at which caffeine is depleted, so this would suggest that the caffeine buzz won’t last as long with this delivery method, but we gotta give Revved Up Energy Dip props for finding yet another way to give people their buzz. Revved up was invented by Corporal Matthew R. Doran from the US Marines.

5150 Juice aka crazy juice is concentrated caffeine and B vitamins that turn any drink into an energy drink. Unlike a lot of powders out there, there’s nothing to dissolve so you won’t be left with any at the bottom of the can.

Each teaspoon contains 83mg of caffeine and 500mg in each 1oz bottle. We will be reviewing 5150 Juice real soon so we’ll let you know the ins and outs!

Thanks to King of Caffeine for the heads up on this product.

Update: Check out Dusty’s Review of 5150 Juice here.

This time it’s the condom that gets a fresh hit of caffeine. I know you’re thinking this is a joke, but I assure you it’s true. Swedish company Pharmacia Latex Aktiebolaget has developed a condom that contains caffeine in the lubricant.

They are marketing their new condoms as a way to keep the guy awake after sex and maybe even encourage another go instead of rolling over and falling asleep. The maker recommends that the guy puts the condom on during foreplay so the caffeine has time to absorb through the guy’s skin, especially for all you “fast Feddies” out there.

So in addition to your caffeinated lotion, your caffeinated sunscreen, your caffeinated soap, and your caffeinated shampoo, you can now keep a handy supply of caffeinated condoms in your arsenal. If you use them along with NeuroGasm, well, this blog is PG rated so you’ll just have to imagine what could happen.

Caffeinated Condoms will be available in North America in a few months.

Source: Flash News

Keep in mind the caffeine addicted energy fiends in your life and spread a little joy by filling their stockings with caffeinated goodness. So here’s you guide to what to buy and where you can get it.

1. 5 Hour Energy

This continues to be the go to energy shot out there and makes a perfect little stuffer. Available just about everywhere including Walmart.

2. Crackheads 2

These delicious caffeine loaded chocolate covered coffee beans are sure to be a hit. Available at F.Y.I and Spencers.

3. Jelly Belly Sport Beans

Who doesn’t love Jelly Belly Jelly Beans…I know its not Easter, but these caffeinated ones are good anytime of the year. Available at REI and other sports stores.

4. Blitz Energy Gum

This is gum with a punch so don’t settle for Trident, go for the good stuff. Available at 7Eleven and Shopper’s Drug Mart.

5. Power Edge Energy Powder

These handy little packets turn any drink into an energy drink or you can just eat them like pixie stix, plus they’re dirt cheap. Available at Walmart.

6. Hard Candy Caffeinated Lip Gloss

Make your lips shinny and a caffeine diffusing organ. This one’s geared towards the ladies, but hey we’re not judging. Available at Walmart.

7. Head Shot Energy Shot

This fun little dynamo comes in three smooth flavors; original, blueberry slam, and Apple Slam. Available at CVS, Walmart, and Hess.

8. Redline Power Rush

Don’t forget this little caffeinated wonder with 350mg in just 2.5 ounces. You can get them at Target, GNC, and other supplement stores.

There you have it, so what are you waiting for? Get shopping and stuffing those  Christmas stockings with caffeinated goodies.

Monster Import

• Best Energy Drink
• Best Package Innovation

Mark Hall

• Inventor of the Year (The guy behind Monster Energy)

Red Bull

• Best Marketing Campaign

Code Blue

• Best Functional Beverage
• Best Product Relaunch

Guayaki Lemon Elation

• Best New Tea
• Best Packaging Design

Red Bull Shot

• Best New Energy Shot

Celcius “On the Go”

• Best Powder/tablet Energy Product
  

There you have it folks, the best of 2009. What do you think? Do you agree with Bevnet’s decisions or do you think they’ve missed something better?

Source: Bevnet.com