They'll give you just as much (if not more) caffeine than caffeinated water would, they're packed with antioxidants, and they actually have a taste that you can enjoy (if brewed correctly). Our verdict? Stick with your usual coffee or tea. (Of course you do-it has 415 milligrams of the good stuff). You might not want to know how much caffeine a venti has. Caffeinated water, though, is no match for a tall coffee from Starbucks, which contains a whopping 260 milligrams of caffeine. 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. 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. Water doesn't negate the effects of caffeine,' says Felicia Stoler, RD, a nutritionist and exercise physiologist based in New Jersey. 'Even when you're getting caffeine in coffee, you're still consuming a fluid. Reality: Caffeine, in any form, is a diuretic. MORE: Four Things To Know Before Ever Ordering Cold Brew CoffeeĬlaim: Coffee and tea dehydrate me, but caffeinated water won't. 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? So your calorie-free argument? It doesn't really hold up. 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. Reality: Yes, caffeinated waters like Element and Water Joe are not only calorie-free, but also sugar-free. 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 are into 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 the caffeinated water trend.Ĭlaim: It's calorie-free and a healthy way to get my caffeine.

Why not get your caffeine fix from coffee or tea? Our thoughts exactly.

MORE: Four Hacks To Turn Coffee Into The Ultimate Health Drink (Some brands like Avitae, Caffeinated Club, and Krank20 also come in a variety of flavors, with no added sugar, but we're not talking the taste potency here of a Monster Energy, folks.) Depending on the brand, your H 2O pick-me-up could contain anywhere from 45 milligrams to 125 milligrams of caffeine in a bottle. Despite showing up in the beverage aisle a few years ago, recent (read: better) marketing techniques from a variety of companies have led to a boon to its popularity.įor those who haven't tasted 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. But now there's a new way to get buzzed up in a bottled drink that has many a clean eater fooled by its sweetly innocent appeal: caffeinated water. Learn more about Instacart pricing here.You already know that caffeinated drinks like Diet Coke and Red Bull suck for health, even if some of them taste (and feel) like liquid crack. Pick up orders have no service fees, regardless of non-Instacart+ or Instacart+ membership. Instacart+ membership waives this like it would a delivery fee. Instacart pickup cost: - There may be a 'pickup fee' (equivalent to a delivery fee for pickup orders) on your pick up order that is typically $1.99 for non-Instacart+ members. With an optional Instacart+ membership, you can get $0 delivery fee on every order over $35 and lower service fees too. 100% of your tip goes directly to the shopper who delivers your order. It's a great way to show your shopper appreciation and recognition for excellent service. Tipping is optional but encouraged for delivery orders. Orders containing alcohol have a separate service fee.

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