This is an energy drink blog, never in a million years did I think there would be a beverage ( besides chamomile tea ) that would be marketed to make you relax! But that is the joy of marketing… you never know what the hell will come out these days. Drank is a relaxation beverage that contains melatonin ( it helps you regulate sleep and wake cycles ). I think this is a great beverage because it truly does work. I drank one at 12:00PM and my head was on my desk by 2:00PM. This works great for after work of before a nap. So far they have one flavor: grape. There is a mild weird after taste but it is not that bad. You may not even notice the little after kick. Check it out for extreme relaxation: http://www.drankbeverage.com/

I absolutely love the Monster Energy Lo Carb. To me, this is everything that I look for in a functional beverage. The taste is great - it tastes like bubble gum, but not too sweet. I actually do feel the surge quicker with the low cal / low sugar drinks. I wonder if there is a medical explanation for this? I am drinking more and more of the “blue” Monster than ever ( it has the blue / black graphics, the regular Monster Energy has green / black graphics ). Overall, the Monster brand has put out great energy products and endorsed some awesome athletes, and from what I hear, business is good for Monster Energy! www.monsterenergy.com

Encaff energy stix comes with a little pouch ( much like pixie stix ) full of caffeine flavored powder. The black cherry tastes pretty good and it was not hard to swallow at all. I do prefer liquid energy products over this type of product but I do give them kudos for being first to market with this. The packaging could be toned down a little bit, it looks to party favorish. Overall, they worked good, I just dont like eating powder. http://www.encaffenergy.com/