Great Value, Delicious and Customizable
When I went to write this, I didn't think I would say much, but I guess there are a lot of benefits you don't really think about. I'll really only be comparing the canned Celsius to the powder. At the current time, it's roughly $0.80 per serving vs $1.33/can serving (a Costco case) and up to probably $3 or more at a convenience store. So, it is absolutely delicious. I was kind of surprised the first time I tasted it. With any product's powder packets you can add to water, you can make it as dense or as watered-down as you like (customizable). I put 1 packet in my 40-ounce water bottle because I like a refreshing feeling/taste. In 40 ounces of water, my tastebuds say it's deliciously flavored water, not soda/juice. However, I could see people that hate that taste, and they would just put it in a standard sized plastic bottle to get the ultra-sweet, or non-water feel to it. There are a couple of additional benefits the way I drink it, in my opinion, that tie into each other. Because there is more water, naturally, I am getting more water intake, and it takes me longer to drink. Therefore, instead of getting 200 mg of caffeine at once and crashing, it is spread out over a much longer time period. I feel as though it's a much more sustained energy. And I used to drink 2 cans a day, but now I usually only have 1 (on my non-workout days) because it does what I need it to over a longer period of time. On my workout days, I will still generally have 1 for my workout and 1 for the day which is the same as what I do with the canned versions but the Celsius for the day lasts longer with the powder. I can't really do any of this with the carbonated cans because, for some reason, I just chug them. Additionally, since I am drinking more water, I feel like I eat less. I know caffeine is an appetite suppressant itself, but I am usually pretty content most of the day because I am full of water. Again, this is in comparison to the cans and I don't seem to get as hungry. I do get hungry, just not "hangry." It's not a miracle drug or anything. Another benefit I just thought about is that it stays colder for longer since it's in my insulated water bottles. I live in Phoenix, so if I am outside in the middle of summer, this is kind of a big deal. The only 2 downsides so far. 1. It seems to be that I go to the bathroom (#1, not #2) as much as I breathe. Okay, that's a little exaggerated, but it's a lot. However, I don't ever have to worry about having to pee in case I get popped for a drug test at work. lol 2. Also, I now carry 2 large water bottles around because I'll carry 1 bottle for Celsius and 1 for water. This leads to having to wash them both at the end of the day (put them in the dishwasher). Again, both of these "cons" don't pale in comparison to the pros. I now have almost 2 cases of canned Celsius laying around because I swapped to the powder packets immediately. I will drink the cans to get rid of them but will likely never buy (the cans) again. UPDATE: The use of these just keeps getting better. I am travelling out of country for a month, and I don't believe the country I am going to is big on energy drinks. BUT, I can take a month's worth of Celsius with me (only adding a miniscule amount of weight and space in luggage) and not carry 3 cases of cans, which I would never do anyway. Another reviewer had mentioned this already, but I was so happy I didn't have to worry about my Celsius addiction in another country and wanted to let you guys know that they are ultra-portable. UPDATE UPDATE: Over a year later and it's still my favorite drink. UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE: I would number the updates, but it seems more fun to label them like this. Also, I keep updating this review because the likes keep going up. So, I will continue to say some non-sense as long as you keep liking it. HOWEVER, The update is: After 1.75 years later, the Dragonfruit Lime flavor is still the undisputed king and you can't tell me any different. Read more
