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[icetulip]

Are there any good energy drinks (some caffeine is okay) that aren't habit forming? I like drinking tea, but it usually isn't strong enough to keep me awake when I have to stay up a long time to study or work. I've weaned myself off soda a long time ago (the actual content of soda is bad for my health), and I can't afford 2 or 3 Starbucks drinks a

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[bike4fish]

I find grapefruit juice more effective than any caffienated beverage. It seems to clear out the cobwebs.

"Who needs sleep?"

[teach81]

Well let me see - things to keep you awake...

Bawls
penguin mints
octane energy skin gel with ginsing
Pacific Chai
Sky Rocket Caffeinated Syrups
Shower Shock Caffeinated Soap
Spazzstick Caffeinated Lip Balm
and of course theres Jolt.

Might also want to check out - http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/

- Back to work.

Re: "Who needs sleep?"

[popartagenda]

that soap has been proven to barely work. but fun!

Re: "Who needs sleep?"

[montreality]

Most of that stuff on ThinkGeek is sold out. I've had my eye on the caffeine molecule mug for a long time, and now they're out of stock :'(

[sensaes]

Well, I know that most herbal teas and whatnot tend to be associated with relaxing one, but I find Jasmine tea (naturally low in caffeine, oddly enough) does a pretty good job of perking me up.

My preferred brand is (Traditional) China Green Jasmine Tea, and it comes in packets of twenty five bags. Imported from China, it's available in most health food shops.

I am not being paid to endorse this product, but just in case any reps from rival tea importers happen to be reading this - yeah, it could happen - you'll find my e-mail address on my blog. *Open to offers*.

[fnordian]

Green tea isn't that low in caffeine. There's herbal, which means caffeine free (and in fact not actually tea), and then there's green tea, which has a sort of medium amount of caffeine.. less than black tea and coffee. The good news about green tea is that it is reported to be rich in antioxidants.

[sensaes]

Yup, all well and good.

Now read what I wrote.

Jasmine tea. Not Green tea.

[mvsevm]

Jasmine tea is green tea--scented with jasmine flowers.

yerba mate <i>(pron. hierrba maaahtay)</i>

[popartagenda]

I encountered this in Buenos Aires. It is an ancient medicinal drink of the Guarani Indians, I believe. You put it in this little small bulb shaped cup called a calabash, into which you pour hot water. then sip it through a curved metal straw called a bombilla, which acts as a strainer, keeping large pieces out. and allowing you go sip the "brewed" mate.

its the most incredible energy drink. also i've heard that it cleanses toxins, and has various other health benefits.

is definetly an acquired taste, but give it a try. i'm sure you can find it at your local health food store or online. the grad students I spent a great deal of time with when visiting often took their mate around with them from home to library. it has no caffeine, but really helps you clear your mind and focus.Good luck!

Re: yerba mate <i>(pron. hierrba maaahtay)</i>

[alanamatronic]

Yeah,
I was going to suggest this.
It contains a stimulant similar to caffeine but probably wont cause the diurretic effects of cups and cups of coffee (headaches and the like).
The taste is fresh, and by that I mean a bit leafy. I love it, but agree that it's probably aquired.

The taste is fresh, and by that I mean a bit leafy.

[bike4fish]

Does that mean like grass clippings?

Yes, I drink yerba maté on occasion.

Re: yerba mate <i>(pron. hierrba maaahtay)</i>

[aetherson]

Yeah, the yerba mate (Yerba Tea in english), is good stuff. Helps with altitude jitters/ headaches and what-not as well.

[max_j]

I usually just drink lots and lots of water (if you constantly need to use the bathroom, it's harder to fall asleep - normally) and burn this candle from Illuminations. I've found that caffeine doesn't really keep me awake any more, or if it does, it makes me sick.
My preferred energy drink is Snapple Rain.