![]() The innocently named bottled beverage sounds like it could provide the best of all possible worlds-hydration and caffeination. But a few questions still remain: Does it work, and is it healthy?įor those who haven't sampled the trend, spoiler alert: Caffeinated water is basically tasteless water mixed with tasteless caffeine in order to make a drink that tastes like, well, water. (Some brands like Avitae, Caffeinated Club, and Krank2O also come in a variety of flavors, without adding sugar, but we're not talking about anything near the potent taste of Monster Energy.) Depending on the brand, your H2O pick-me-up could contain anywhere between 45 milligrams and 125 milligrams of caffeine in a bottle. Why not get your caffeine fix from coffee or tea? Our thoughts exactly. But if you think you'd prefer a cold beverage in warmer weather (and haven't been sucked in by the iced-coffee trend) or just like the idea of being amped up all the time-we get it-here is what you need to know about the myths and truths of caffeinated-water.Ĭlaim: It's calorie-free and a healthy way to get my caffeine. ![]() Reality: Yes, caffeinated waters like Element and Water Joe are not only calorie-free, but also sugar-free. ![]() ![]() Then again, one cup of black coffee has just one calorie and is also sugar free, while tea clocks in with a whopping 2 calories per serving. So your calorie-free argument? It doesn't really hold up. Plus, why drink something out a plastic bottle (hello, BPA and BPA-free chemicals) when you can drink something out of a nice toxin-free ceramic mug?Ĭlaim: Coffee and tea dehydrate me, but caffeinated water won't. Reality: Caffeine, in any form, is a diuretic. "Even when you're getting caffeine in coffee, you're still consuming a fluid. Water doesn't negate the effects of caffeine," says Felicia Stoler, RD, a nutritionist and exercise physiologist based in New Jersey. And despite their tendency to go right through you, caffeinated beverages won't cause dehydration, adds Stoler.Ĭlaim: It has just as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Reality: The 125 milligrams of caffeine in a 16.9-ounce bottle of Avitae (the strongest dose we could find) has just as much caffeine as a cup of coffee-if you're drinking a weak brew or something out of a Keurig. Caffeinated water, though, is no match for a tall coffee from Starbucks, which contains a whopping 260 milligrams of caffeine. You might not want to know how much caffeine a venti has. (Of course you do-it has 415 milligrams of the good stuff). Our verdict? The boost is real, but we still prefer to power up our rides with coffee or tea, add in a coffee-shop stop, and stick with regular water in our bottles. The article Caffeinated Water: Totally Awesome or Just Plain Unhealthy? originally ran on Waters, U.S. ![]() manufacturer of multiple bottled water brands, has launched a new 700ml bottle size of Water Joe, its caffeinated bottled water. Water Joe is the first water of its kind in the $13 billion U.S. The product is a tasteless premium purified water infused with caffeine, is vegan, carb- and gluten-free and carries no artificial sweeteners, flavours, colours, sugar, sodium or calories.Ĭonsumers are seeking out more health-conscious bottled drink options without artificial ingredients, sweeteners or sugars. In March of 2017 bottled water officially became the most popular beverage in the U.S., replacing carbonated soft drinks. Water Joe's formulation of only water plus caffeine is the perfect pick-me-up for athletes, students, people on the go and health-conscious consumers. A 700ml bottle of Water Joe contains 85mg of caffeine, the equivalent of a small cup of coffee or a 20oz soft drink. The product also comes in a 20oz size with 70 mg of caffeine or a 1L option with 120mg of caffeine per bottle. "Water Joe is a great alternative for anyone looking to replace expensive energy drinks, cut down their sugar intake in beverages or live a healthier lifestyle. ![]()
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