Flavored Waters With Caffeine To Energize Your Day


Many people love a cup of coffee, but lots of us also prefer something cooler and simpler. Flavored waters with caffeine are a great alternative for when we need an energy lift in our day.

In fact, flavored waters can often have as much caffeine, if not more than a cup of coffee. They also often have the extra benefits of antioxidants, electrolytes and vitamins, providing a boost to your hydration as well as your energy.

Ahead, learn how much caffeine is in your favorite drinks, plus which brands of flavored water offer caffeinated varieties to fuel your day.

How much caffeine is in your drinks? 

Most studies show that low to moderate amounts of caffeine can help improve our energy levels and even concentration. This equates to between 50 and 300 mg of caffeine per day, to put that into perspective a standard cup of coffee has almost 100 mg of caffeine.

Here are some other common beverages and their caffeine contents:

  • Shot of espresso – 96mg caffeine
  • Decaf coffee – 2mg caffeine
  • Black tea – 47mg caffeine
  • Green tea – 19mg caffeine 
  • Cola soda – 34mg caffeine 
  • Diet cola – 46mg caffeine
  • Red Bull – 80mg caffeine 
  • Water flavoring – 30 to 175 mg caffeine (depending on the brand)

Also read about water flavoring powders, drops and tablets that contain caffeine here.

Several brands of flavored water now have flavors or entire ranges that have added caffeine. The caffeine is usually around 60 mg, but some are as high as 100 mg and comes from a range of sources, including tea and yerba mate extracts.

Brands of Flavored Water With Caffeine

Here are the most flavorsome flavored waters with caffeine available. Some are still, while others will put a sparkle in your day with their gentle fizz. Click on any of them for more information from Amazon.com.

1. Hint Energy Water

Hint Energy Water is a new twist on a classic favorite. An impressive 60 mg of plant-based caffeine has been added to this delicious fruit-flavored water.

Unlike so many other brands, Hint is only flavored by real fruit infusions. That means no calories, no sugar and no artificial sweeteners – nothing but natural goodness.

Hint Energy Water hits the top of our flavored water lists every time with its guilt-free, delicious hydration.

Flavors: Blueberry Grape • Citrus • Black Raspberry

Pros

  • Vegan, kosher and gluten-free.
  • Sugar and sweetener-free
  • Calorie-free

Cons

  • If you like stronger flavors (like sodas) then it may not suit your tastebuds.

2. VitaminWater Focus

Focus by VitaminWater gives a new taste to their famous flavored water by adding 50 mg of caffeine, and some guarana seed extract. They also make another caffeinated flavored water called Energy, which has the same caffeine, guarana and of course the B vitamins and antioxidants that VitaminWater are known for.

In fact, VitaminWater is also a great source of vitamin C – which is great for your immune system.

The water used in this drink is purified by reverse osmosis before all the good stuff is added, so you can be sure that your bottle is filled with nothing but goodness. The only downside is that each bottle contains sugar and is worth a whopping 100 calories – so don’t go over-guzzling this delicious beverage!

Flavors: Kiwi-Strawberry • Tropical Citrus (Energy)

Pros

  • Contains vitamins A, B and C
  • Good source of electrolytes

Cons

  • Not available without guarana
  • High calorie count (100 calories/bottle)
  • High in sugar

3. Caffeina Caffeinated Spring Water

Caffeina is natural spring water, boosted with 100 mg of caffeine and electrolytes. The flavored varieties are naturally sweetened with stevia extract, while the unflavored caffeinated spring water has nothing but water, electrolytes and caffeine – pure and simple.

The electrolytes potassium, magnesium and calcium provide energy before a workout or help promote recovery afterwards.

Flavors: Unflavored • Mango • Black Cherry

Pros

  • Sugar-free
  • Calorie-free
  • Keto-friendly
  • Kosher

Cons

  • Only available with the electrolytes (not just as caffeinated spring water)

4. Tru Focus

Tru Focus isn’t just caffeinated flavored water. It’s an energy drink pumped full of L-Theanine, L-Carnitine, Yerba Mate and Rhodiola Root extracts, but with just 10 calories a can.

This energy drink aims to boost your mental focus and clarity, not just your energy by using natural ingredients.

It’s also made in the USA, so purchasing this beverage helps to boost local jobs.

Flavors: Apple Kiwi

Pros

  • Keto and vegan-friendly
  • Non-GMO, gluten-free

Cons

  • Not calorie-free (but only 10 calories/can)
  • Not suitable for pregnant, breast feeding or if suffering from health conditions.
  • Only available in one flavor

5. Bai Antioxidant Infusion

Bai’s antioxidant infused water comes with 55 mg of caffeine per bottle, and a healthy boost of potassium and vitamin C. This flavored water isn’t calorie free, but at just 10 calories per bottle it may as well be!

It comes in a huge range of flavors, but our favorite is the rainforest variety pack – a combination of 4 perfect flavors. The caffeine comes from tea-extract that also gives every bottle a unique Bai flavor.

If you are chasing an even greater caffeine hit check out Bai BOOST – this deliciously flavored water has double the caffeine at 110 mg – 15 mg more than a cup of coffee.

Flavors: Brasilia Blueberry • Costa Rica Clementine • Malawi Mango • Sumatra Dragonfruit • Zambia Bing Cherry • Kupang Strawberry Kiwi • Kula Watermelon • Molokai Coconut • Panama Peach • Ipanema Pomegranate • São Paulo Strawberry Lemonade

Pros

  • Gluten free, non GMO, vegan and kosher
  • Low glycemic index

Cons

  • Contains sugar (1 gram per bottle)
  • Not calorie-free (10 calories per bottle)

6. Yerbae Energy Seltzer Water

Yerbae energy seltzer waters supply natural caffeination and carbonation. Each 12-ounce can supply 100mg of caffeine without added sugar, calories, and artificial sweeteners. 

The caffeine in one can is slightly more than a shot of espresso, so it’s sure to put a pep in your step.

Flavors: Acai blueberry • Kiwi strawberry • Orange cherry pineapple • Pineapple coconut • Strawberry ginger • Watermelon lime

Pros: 

  • Free of added sugars, calories, and artificial sweeteners 
  • Many flavor options, including

Cons:

  • Reports of busted cans following delivery (though this is likely a delivery problem not related to the brand itself)

7. Sparkling Ice + Caffeine Sparkling Water

Sparkling Ice offers caffeinated sparkling water in many thirst-quenching flavors, each with 70 mg of caffeine, vitamins and antioxidants.

This flavored water is ideal if you like a little fizz in your drink, and at just 5 calories a can it’s definitely a guilt-free indulgence!

Flavors: Black raspberry • Cherry vanilla • Citrus twist • Watermelon lemonade

Pros:

  • Low-calorie and zero carb
  • Other nutrients added, including vitamins and D
  • Several fruity flavors to choose from

Cons: 

  • Claims of empty and damaged cans being delivered (likely a probably with the delivery service and not the brand)

8. AHA Sparkling Water With Caffeine

AHA sparkling water with caffeine provides 30mg of caffeine per can. The energizing flavors also offer electrolytes without added sweeteners and sodium.

One of the best benefits of this sparkling beverage is that it’s calorie, sugar and sodium-free.

It does, however, only have 30 mg of caffeine, which is about 1/3 of a cup of coffee.

So, it’s perfect if you find little bits of caffeine are enough to boost your day, but if you are a regular coffee drinking looking for a cooler beverage to give you the same kick then you are better off looking at another drink on our list today – one with around 100 mg of caffeine (like Perrier).

Flavors: Citrus + Green Tea • Mango Black Tea

Pros: 

  • Sugar and calorie-free
  • Contains electrolytes

Cons: 

  • Not all flavors contain caffeine, which might lead to customer confusion

9. Perrier Energize Carbonated Energy Water

Perrier Energize water is a carbonated energy water with 99mg of caffeine per can.

The caffeine is provided by organic green coffee and yerba mate extracts to put a pep in your step when an energy boost is needed.

Flavors: Tangerine • Blackberry • Grapefruit • Pomegranate

Pros: 

  • USDA Organic certified

Cons:

  • Does contain 7g added sugar per can

10. Phocus Caffeinated Sparkling Flavored Water

Phocus offers sparkling water with 75mg of caffeine per can without added calories, sugars, and carbs. Also coming in various unique flavors, there’s an option to satisfy all flavor preferences!

Flavors: Blood orange • Cherry cola • Cola • Crisp apple • Cucumber • Grapefruit • Mint • Mixed berry • Peach • Strawberry kiwi • Watermelon

Pros: 

  • Calorie, sugar, and carb-free
  • Infused with L-theanine, which is suggested to enhance focus

Cons:

  • Some consumers report a lack of flavor

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Russell Singleton

Russell is a water and earth scientist who loves to run through mountains and forest. He breaks down the science and ingredients of drinks to help you make informed and delicious decisions.

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