Purple Drank Energy Drink Review

Cost: $6.00 (bought on ebay)
Cost Per Ounce:16 Ounces
Active Ingredients:Melatonin, Rose Hips, & Valerian Roo
Taste Rating:8.4
Kick Rating:0
Final Judgment Rating:NA
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Purple Drank Energy Drink Review:
I know what some of you are thinking... How is the Purple Drank Energy Drink even making it into a review on this site? It's basically the Anti-Energy Drink? Well we will just have to say curiosity got the best of this reviewer, so I had to try the Purple Drank Energy Drink (or should I say anti ED?) which I picked up on Ebay. For those of you not quite up on your slang, Purple Drank is a slang term for a drug popularized in the rap world with the main ingredient being prescription cough syrup (codeine). With a tagline like "slow your roll" Purple Drank seems to be going for the same effects, albeit it from a can and not containing any prescription based cough syrup ingredients. So it has been a busy Friday and a busy week, so let's see if this new Drank can help me relax.

Purple Drank Energy Drink Review: Taste
What does it the 16 ounce anti-energy drink taste like? Well the purple can pretty much gives away the flavoring. That's right, it is pretty much grape flavored with a hint of carbonation. Do you think the grape taste was inspired by the rap community as well? Either way the taste was a little bland, but overall it seems to have a relaxing quality to it and I haven't even finished it yet. Taste Rating - 8.4

Purple Drank Energy Drink Review: (ANTI) Kick
So obviously this section is going to be slightly different than the normal section... I.E. no kick factor here. Sop did Purple Drank slow my roll? Well the all natural herbs Melatonin, Rose Hips, & Valerian Root (which are supposed to mimic the effects of codeine & promethazine) did something to me. Kind of hard to describe since I never tried the real thing, but it did make me really, really relaxed. I don't know if all the the effects came from this drank or if some where from the long week or if I was having caffeine withdrawals from the absence of my normal energy drink. Not really 100% sure but it definitely did what it was supposed to.... Kick Rating - 0

Purple Drank Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
SO I would definitely have to say that this is an anti ED. It slowed me down quite a bit and was overall quite a unique review. I don't know if this is for me really as I liked to be wired. But hey it seems to be popular in larger markets which means it should be hitting suburbia within the next couple years :). Anyways the only place I found these online were on Ebay. So unless you live in a larger market like Houston, good luck finding one. Final Judgment - Not really sure how I would apply this...

Life Energy Drink Review

Cost: $2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.24
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Maca, Ginseng, Gingko, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.2
Kick Rating:8.6
Final Judgment Rating:8.5
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Life Energy Drink Review:
I know, I know, I have been slacking on reviewing Energy Drinks lately.... But it's the middle of summer and I am really short on time. Don't get me wrong, I continue to consume ED's on a daily basis, I just don't have the time to review them (but that should pick up once summer comes to a close). For example I have been sitting on the review of the Life Energy Drink for about 2 months now, so I guess it's time I finally post the review on taste and kick.

Life Energy Drink Review: Taste
First off the lightly carbonated 8.4 ounce Life Energy Drink has a very noticeable citrus flavor. However, I believe there is also somewhat of a peachy aftertaste as well... Along with that peach aftertaste comes a slight medicinal aftertaste. Don't get me wrong, it's better than some of the industry leaders, but it is still pretty noticeable. Even with the slight aftertaste, it really did not take too long for me to down the tiny 8.4 ounce Life Energy Drink. It actually almost tastes like a Mountain Dew. Taste Rating - 8.2

Life Energy Drink Review: Kick
So the taste was not too bad at all, but far from unique... Will the Life Energy Drink hold up in the kick category? Well the energy ingredients include caffeine, ginseng root extract, MACA extract and a decent amount of b-vitamins. The combination of these really did not deliver the kick I was looking for. Maybe if they had a 16 ounce version I wouldn't be left needing more. Anyways, I am not sure that they were going for the Strongest Energy Drink on the market. I think they are going for more of a mix between energy drink and sport drink (potassium from Maca Root) while providing more of a natural boost. If that is the case then they seemed to have hit the target on the mark. Kick Rating - 8.6

Life Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Not the strongest or best tasting energy drink on the market but definitely worth a try if you can find it. At the very least this should help make a good tasting mixer with a little pick me up (just don't over do it). I would like to see the same drink released in a low cal version as it might appeal more to the sports enthusiast...Final Judgment - 8.5

Thrive Energy Drink Review

Cost:$2.00
Cost Per Ounce:$0.13
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, Guarana, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.5
Kick Rating:8.4
Final Judgment Rating:8.4
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

Thrive Energy Drink Review:
Well it's been a couple days since I reviewed actual Energy Drinks, what with the chocolate chews and powders.... But today I will be reviewing the 8.4 ounce original Thrive Energy Drink, which is also offered in a sugar free version as well (which I will review at a later time). I really don't know too much else about the Thrive Energy Drink besides that they seem to have a pretty strong affiliate program. That and the Thrive tagline asks, "Can You Handle It?" I guess there is only one way to find out. So let's get on with the taste and kick ratings.

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Thrive Energy Drink Review: Taste
Well the 8.3 ounce original Thrive seems to taste somewhat similar to Red Bull with the exception that it does not have near the medicinal after taste. Instead of the medicinal aftertaste it has a bubble gum aftertaste. Overall it was quite well received by this reviewer. Oh if you have ever had the Bomba Energy Drink and liked it, then you should like Thrive as well. Taste Rating - 8.5

Thrive Energy Drink Review: Kick
Well the medicinal aftertaste was replaced with a bubblegum aftertaste, but will the kick be sacrificed? Well the energy ingredient list includes Caffeine, Taurine, Guarana and a bunch of b-vitamins. So yeah it does have more energy ingredients then Red Bull which would be plenty for most reviewers, but not me. Don't get me wrong, I got a pretty decent kick, I just wish they would come out with a 16 ounce Thrive as well. Kick Rating - 8.4

Thrive Energy Drink Review: Final Judgment
Overall Thrive was not too shabby. Pretty good taste and a decent kick. Offering a 16 ounce version would be a big step. Well, at least they have a sugar free version to try out as well. You can find out further information and order thrive Here. Final Judgment - 8.4

4C Totally Light 2GO Drink Mix - Energy Rush Orange Review

Cost:$0.50
Cost Per Ounce:NA
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins
Taste Rating:8.0
Kick Rating:8.8
Final Judgment Rating:9.0
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

4C Totally Light 2GO Drink Mix - Energy Rush Orange Review:
Allright I can already see some of you saying, what kind of Energy Drink is this? Well, trust me, with a name like this I thought the same thing. However, one of the taglines on the box caught my attention - "More Energy... Less Money!!" Today I will be reviewing the orange flavor but this drink also comes in Citrus and Berry. You can't buy single packets, but you can buy a case for $6.99 which gives you 14 ready to mix packets. For the purpose of this review, I will be mixing it in 16 ounces of water. Let's see how Totally Light 2Go Enery Rush performs in the taste and kick categories.

4C Totally Light 2GO Drink Mix - Energy Rush Orange Review: Taste
Well first off the name on the package pretty much states what you get for taste, at least when you mix it with water. This drink is slightly carbonated and is also sugar free. I was a little hesitant before I tried this as some ready to mix powders have not faired the greatest in the taste categories. Totally Light 2Go was not bad, the carbonation helped, but it was pretty much a tang tasting orange drink which I happened to enjoy. Taste Rating - 8.0

4C Totally Light 2GO Drink Mix - Energy Rush Orange Review: Kick
So each packet is actually 2 servings. Of course I used the whole packet, who wouldn't? Each packet is supposed to be equivalent to 2 8.3 ounce Energy Drinks, so about 2 Red Bulls. Well it does not list the caffeine content or exact amount of taurine in each packet, but I would have to say the amount of energy I got from this would definitely be pretty close to any normal 16 ounce energy drink. Kick Rating 8.8

4C Totally Light 2GO Drink Mix - Energy Rush Orange Review: Final Judgment
So a decent taste and a pretty good kick. The best thing about Totally Light 2Go Energy Rush is that for $6.99 you get 14 packets which equates to $.50 a packet... or 4 of these compared to your typical 16 ounce ED. So for the price, taste and kick you really can't go wrong. Final Judgment - 9.0 (extra points for price)

All In Energy Drink Review - Grape

Cost: $1.99
Cost Per Ounce:$0.24
Active Ingredients:Caffeine, Taurine, B-Vitamins, Ginseng
Taste Rating:8.8
Kick Rating:8.2
Final Judgment Rating:8.6
Energy Drink Ratings Explained

All In Energy Drink Review - Grape:
So there are countless Energy Drinks being introduced everyday, each filling their own little niche in the market. Well today I will be reviewing the first of 3 flavors of the new 8.4 ounce All In Energy Drink. The niche that All In Energy Drinks are filling is the poker market. That's right, this drink is even the sponsor of the extremely popular World Series of Poker. Now I am an avid Poker Player, but in all honesty, there is no way I could make a living doing it. So instead I will review all 3 of the new All In Energy Drink flavors, Citrus, Root Beer and Grape which I will be reviewing today. Oh yeah, did I mention that all 3 flavors are sugar free, and that each 8.4 ounce can only has 10 calories? Anyways, onto the kick and taste review.

All In Energy Drink Review - Grape: Taste
Alright, as some of you may heard me mention before, Sugar Free Energy Drinks can be hit or miss in the taste category. Fortunately for the All In Grape Energy Drink, they seem to have nailed the formula down pretty good, and that's no bluff. So there is no sugar, but the grape taste falls just short of a sugary kool aid grape flavor. Now the taste is not original, there are several other Ed's that have a grape flavor, but it definitely hits the spot. Taste Rating - 8.8

All In Energy Drink Review - Grape: Kick
So the grape flavor is pretty good, especially for being sugar free, but will it provide the focus and energy you need to win an all night hold em' game? Well, I didn't test out the poker theory since I didn't feel like losing any money (not that I would ever gamble for money), but with energy ingredients that include: taurine, caffeine, b-vitamins and ginseng I definitely felt a worthy kick. If all in made a 16 ounce drink I would have been thrilled with the kick. The 8.4 ounce All In did deliver a good kick, but it was only slightly better than market leader Red Bull. However, I did feel more focused, which would come in handy in a poker game, whereas a jittery overdose of caffeine would not. So the kick suits the market... Kick Rating - 8.2

All In Energy Drink Review - Grape: Final Judgment
Decent flavor and a decent kick. I love that it is sugar free... I mean would you want a sugar crash right in the middle of a 4 hour poker tournament? Anyways, you can Buy Them Online Here. When you buy them online it looks like you get a chance to get an invite to the $500,000 Poker Tournament. I wouldn't stand a chance, but some of you probably would. Final Judgment - 8.6