This South American drink contains 85 mg of caffeine per cup, less than coffee but more than a cup of tea. Therefore, it may increase your energy levels like any other caffeinated food or beverage. How it makes you feel varies. In general, most people report feeling instantly more awake after drinking early in the morning.
On cold days, a cup can warm you up. If you have to stay up late or start your day early, a cup provides an energized feeling. Most people sensitive to caffeine experience a buzz after one cup. Some may take longer to experience that buzz and may need several cups.
Aficionados report feeling more cheerful and happier after drinking it. The improved mood may be from theobromine, also present in chocolate. It doesn’t give you the jitters unlike coffee. This effect occurs from caffeine and theobromine combined.
South Americans safely drink 1–4 liters daily. In United States, Canada, and Europe, it’s common for an avid drinker to consume at least 1–2 liters daily. It can provide an energizing experience with its organic and fair trade ingredients.
Each can contains 150mg of caffeine from organic extract. It has a different effect on your mind than coffee, energy drinks, and other caffeinated beverages. Containing caffeine, theobromine and theophylline, this healthy mix of stimulants provides a unique buzz.
It is caffeinated like coffee and green tea, but it doesn’t make the drinker jittery. It has adaptogenic properties to regulate the body’s systems.
It tastes woody with a strong vegetable flavor and a bit of smokiness. It’s much more subdued tasting very natural. There’s a grassy bitterness, not from tannins like in black tea. It’s not for everyone, but it has a fan club of tea aficionados.
In general, most people report feeling instantly more awake, clearer, and more focused after drinking early in the morning. On cold days, a cup can warm you up. If you have to stay up late or start your day early, a cup is just what you need. Most people sensitive to caffeine experience an energized feeling after consuming just one cup. Some may take longer to experience that buzz and may need several cups. Aficionados usually report feeling more cheerful and happier after drinking, perhaps due to the presence of theobromine, the same compound in chocolate.
It has adaptogenic properties to regulate the body’s systems. The body and mind stimulation lasts long after drinking it, unlike coffee which often causes a crash.
Some research shows compounds in it may have anti-cancer effects. But long-term intake by smokers and heavy drinkers may increase other cancer risks. Avoid excessive consumption if you smoke.
It contains beneficial nutrients like antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols. It provides caffeine for an energy and focus boost. The other compounds offer relaxation effects lacking in coffee.
This combination creates a unique, euphoric clarity. It’s a cerebral buzz, but not hallucinogenic. The side effects are generally less severe than caffeine alone when consumed moderately. Too much can still cause anxiety, jitteriness or sleep issues though.
Despite it not being as popular, it hosts benefits that make coffee feel like old news. It interacts with your mind and body differently than coffee. There are several stimulatory compounds that put it on top.
A cup typically has about 85 milligrams of caffeine, while coffee contains about 95. That means it is more caffeinated than black tea, but less than coffee. Drinking it will give you some of the improved focus and mood you get from drinking coffee — but a bit less.
It is caffeinated like coffee and green tea, but it does not make the drinker jittery. It has adaptogenic properties, regulating the body’s systems. The body and mind stimulation lasts long after drinking it, unlike coffee which often causes a crash.
The caffeine helps reflexes, alertness, and focus. Sipping this all day is the best way of getting a continuous caffeine buzz. And like tea, it does not jolt you awake, but rather helps gently wake up, without jitters and sweats. Also because of the caffeine it helps with physical performance.