Energy Drinks or Coffee: Which do you prefer to drink?

cpvr

cpvr

Community Leader
Original poster
Staff member
Community Leader
Messages
7,811
Reaction score
1,655
Points
168
Energy drinks and coffee are both valuable sources of caffeine, especially when you're on the go, want a quick boost of energy, or a productivity boost.

But, which one do you prefer to drink? Are you a coffee drinker, or an energy drink fan?

If you're an energy drink fan, what brand do you prefer to drink?
 
Oh, I go back and forth with these. I used to drink energy drinks in college for late-night gaming or study, but now I mostly stick to coffee. To be honest, coffee feels more natural for me.
 
I don't like either of them because they are not health to consume. There's too much caffeine in both of them with the worst being energy drinks.

I rather take green, black or ginseng tea.
 
I don't do energy drinks at all. We don't have a coffee culture in my country. As a result, one would struggle to find coffee to buy here. I do coffee though a few times but never energy drinks.
 
Kross said:
I don't do energy drinks at all. We don't have a coffee culture in my country. As a result, one would struggle to find coffee to buy here. I do coffee though a few times but never energy drinks.
Click to expand...
That’s interesting. Here, it’s almost everywhere, it's like it has become a tradition in our homes to the extent that you can’t even walk down a street without smelling it. I’ve only had energy drinks a few times and they made my heart race, so I stopped taking them and I stick with coffee.
 
Drinking energy drinks hasn't crossed my mind for the past 5 years and counting. I am really worried about the health implications and that has made me be really careful. I have taken coffee a couple of times, but it is never in my day-to-day food plan.
 
I definitely prefer energy drinks to coffee. I think most flavors and brands of energy drinks are good, some are bad like NOS and GFuel.
 
lens said:
That’s interesting. Here, it’s almost everywhere, it's like it has become a tradition in our homes to the extent that you can’t even walk down a street without smelling it. I’ve only had energy drinks a few times and they made my heart race, so I stopped taking them and I stick with coffee.
Click to expand...
That sounds like my household. I drink coffee at night and in the morning. If I'm not making it, someone else is.

I tend to drink 2-3 cups on a daily basis.
 
I usually drink decaf coffee. I have rarely touched an energy drink in my life. My caffeine fix is sweet tea.
 
Cory said:
I usually drink decaf coffee. I have rarely touched an energy drink in my life. My caffeine fix is sweet tea.
Click to expand...
Sweet tea is a good choice. I’m more of a coffee person though, just regular. Tried an energy drink once before an exam and honestly my hands wouldn’t stop shaking. I never touched them again after that.
 
lens said:
Tried an energy drink once before an exam and honestly my hands wouldn’t stop shaking.
Click to expand...
Caffeinated coffee alone gives me the jitters. I used to have these energy teas every day on my lunch break at work, and I thought I had a naturally high anxiety level. Turns out that those energy teas are a killer.
 
Cory said:
Caffeinated coffee alone gives me the jitters. I used to have these energy teas every day on my lunch break at work, and I thought I had a naturally high anxiety level. Turns out that those energy teas are a killer.
Click to expand...
That’s a little wild. Yeah, those energy teas hit harder than most people realize. I used to think they were harmless too until I couldn’t sleep properly for nights. Coffee might give almost sane but at least you know what’s coming to you for taking it. 🤣
 
lens said:
That’s a little wild. Yeah, those energy teas hit harder than most people realize. I used to think they were harmless too until I couldn’t sleep properly for nights. Coffee might give almost sane but at least you know what’s coming to you for taking it. 🤣
Click to expand...

This is the reason I can go with Coffee any time, any day. I can't deal with taking those energy drinks for whatever reasons at all.
 
Zani said:
This is the reason I can go with Coffee any time, any day. I can't deal with taking those energy drinks for whatever reasons at all.
Click to expand...
I can't drink energy drinks either. I was actually told by a doctor a few years ago that they're not good for your heart nor body.

I stopped drinking them ever since. It's also been published by the FDA and other sources, that they're not good for ya.

www.health.harvard.edu

Are energy drinks bad for you? - Harvard Health

Are energy drinks bad for you? Learn about side effects, heart risks, and safety concerns-plus why energy drinks mixed with alcohol can be especially dangerous....
www.health.harvard.edu www.health.harvard.edu

Coffee is natural and way better. I've been drinking coffee for years, lol.
 
The way I love energy drinks ain't the same way with coffee. I do take coffee but not always as I do with energy drink.
 
cpvr said:
I can't drink energy drinks either. I was actually told by a doctor a few years ago that they're not good for your heart nor body.

I stopped drinking them ever since. It's also been published by the FDA and other sources, that they're not good for ya.

www.health.harvard.edu

Are energy drinks bad for you? - Harvard Health

Are energy drinks bad for you? Learn about side effects, heart risks, and safety concerns-plus why energy drinks mixed with alcohol can be especially dangerous....
www.health.harvard.edu www.health.harvard.edu

Coffee is natural and way better. I've been drinking coffee for years, lol.
Click to expand...
After all these awareness for us to stop taking energy drinks, what's the need of producing them? They already know that these are bad for the health, why can't they ban it totally.
 
Zani said:
This is the reason I can go with Coffee any time, any day. I can't deal with taking those energy drinks for whatever reasons at all.
Click to expand...
True talk! Those energy drinks are silent killers 😂. Just a small can and you won’t be able to sleep for two nights straight. Coffee at least is predictable because you know what to expect. I prefer coffee too, I'm ok with just one cup.
 
lens said:
True talk! Those energy drinks are silent killers 😂. Just a small can and you won’t be able to sleep for two nights straight. Coffee at least is predictable because you know what to expect. I prefer coffee too, I'm ok with just one cup.
Click to expand...
They might be silent killers but people enjoy it all the time, you know. I haven't been awake for straight two nights after taking energy drink, I can sleep but I need to force myself to do that.
 
lens said:
Oh, I go back and forth with these. I used to drink energy drinks in college for late-night gaming or study, but now I mostly stick to coffee. To be honest, coffee feels more natural for me.
Click to expand...
Coffee feels more natural but it contains caffeine like energy drinks. It's just a better thing if not taken too much.
 
It's coffee all day for me. Energy drinks are too sweet and I discovered it makes my heart race sometimes. I like the calm energy coffee gives, especially when I’m working late or trying to focus. But if I’m really tired and need quick month to ginger me, I could grab a Red Bull.
 
Alicia said:
Coffee feels more natural but it contains caffeine like energy drinks. It's just a better thing if not taken too much.
Click to expand...
How do you like your coffee? Do you prefer milk and sugar, or sugar and creamer?
 
cpvr said:
How do you like your coffee? Do you prefer milk and sugar, or sugar and creamer?
Click to expand...
I don't take too much sugar so it will be lots of milk with less sugar. Sometimes, I can use creamer without sugar.
 
I haven't drank coffe in more than 10 years. I've never liked the taste of it. Also, the high caffeine concentration in coffe makes it a no for me too because it messes up with my sleep.
 
Heatman said:
I haven't drank coffe in more than 10 years. I've never liked the taste of it. Also, the high caffeine concentration in coffe makes it a no for me too because it messes up with my sleep.
Click to expand...

What about energy drinks, is it something that you fancy?
 
Usually energy drinks, but I prefer coffee when I first wake up.
 
Baw$e said:
Usually energy drinks, but I prefer coffee when I first wake up.
Click to expand...
What energy drinks do you prefer to drink, monsters or red bulls?
 
cpvr said:
What energy drinks do you prefer to drink, monsters or red bulls?
Click to expand...
Monsters are my favorite, zero sugar ones, but I usually get Jokers from Circle K because of a deal, you get 4 for $8.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom