Every day, students across America consume tens of thousands of energy drinks. Over the past ten years, the market has diversified and expanded to meet the demands of American youth. Companies such as Red Bull, Bloom, Celsius, Monster, and more have sold more cans than ever and produced flavors that no one expected. From flavors like “Celsius Dill Pickle” and “Freshly Cut Grass”, it has become abundantly clear that teens will guzzle whatever it takes to get them through the day. But which brand is really the tastiest? And which will actually give you sustainable energy? Here is what the students of Saint Francis are saying:

Red Bull:

Rating: 9/10

“Tastes good, but doesn’t give me that much energy. I love the taste, especially White Peach” Kaashvi Jain (’30).

Overall, it seems Red Bull tastes amazing and definitely satisfies your taste buds, however it may not be the best for energy.

Monster:

Rating: 5/10

“The taste is pretty mid. Overall not a lot of energy but the taste is okay” Kaashvi Jain (’30).

It seems that Monsters are not a very popular choice among Saint Francis students. Some nationally popular flavors include “White Monster” and “Ultra Paradise”. Given that some of their products exceed $4.50, this is one of the more expensive choices.

Bloom:

Rating: 7/10

“Great flavor. I love the variety of flavors. It’s just pretty expensive ($2.99)” Jayme Bareng (’29).

Not only is Bloom great for energy, it also provides additional benefits, such as probiotics and superfood nutrition. If you are looking for an energy drink that contains both caffeine and probiotics, Bloom is the best option for you.

Celsius:

Rating: 8/10

“This is my go-to energy drink. I love the different flavors, especially blackberry” Penny Loch (’29).

Celsius is one of the most popular energy drinks consumed by Saint Francis students. Its fruity taste and caffeine kick make it very likeable among teens. While its energy boost may not be the most substantial, its flavors definitely make up for it.

Alani:

Rating: 7/10

“Alani makes my heart beat really fast. Definitely gives me the most energy. The flavor is okay, but the energy is what really gets me” Jayme Bareng (’29).

Among all the energy drinks, Alani got the highest energy rating. Alani has the highest amount of caffeine in it compared to the other energy drinks. Just one can can contain up to 200 mg of caffeine. While this may seem fine, it can have harmful effects on teens, as the recommended amount is no more than 100 mg of caffeine per day. 

The preference for your desired energy drink really just depends on what you go for. If you want something tasty and refreshing, a Red Bull or Celsius may be your best bet. If you want a drink that will give you the most energy, Alani is the way to go. Ultimately, even though there is such a variety of flavors and types of energy drinks, they all provide that similar caffeinated effect.