BIG IN JAPAN: Made with MatchaBar’s own ceremonial grade match -- grown on family farms in Kagoshima, and blended by hand by a Chasi tea master It's a much cleaner up/down than the one I received from coffee, and it doesn't hurt my stomach either. I don't drink it quite daily, but whenever I do it's a delicious and wonderful substitute for someone who can no longer engage in coffee. Studies suggest that yerba mate may help improve energy, focus, exercise performance, and concentration, making it a great ingredient for a natural energy boost ( 12, 14).

These shots also boast collagen peptides, B vitamins, hyaluronic acid, and alpha-GPC, a compound that may help enhance athletic performance when taken in large doses ( 18). After six months sourcing the highest quality organic, ceremonial grade matcha from farms across Uji, Japan, they fused the powder with fruit juice for a "refreshing caffeine fix with a stable energy peak". Tetra Pak forges alternative protein and material innovation partnership in the ‘Silicon Valley of Food’ I've always been a bit dicey on energy drinks - i've always disliked the sugary/artificial taste that they bring and the terrible crash. Regardless, some people are more sensitive to caffeine than others and may notice side effects such as jitteriness or experience insomnia even after consuming a relatively small amount of caffeine ( 37).Matcha Green Tea Energy – Apple Raspberry (Great Taste Award winner): Fresh-pressed green apples mixed with tart raspberries Ingredients. The energy drinks in this list contain 0 grams of added sugar and no artificial sweeteners or colors. Caffeine from green tea lasts 4-6 hours, versus 1-2 hours from coffee or other energy drinks; the l-theanine in matcha regulates the absorption of caffeine into the body, helping to avoid the jitters and post-caffeine crash, it also stimulates the production of serotonin, dopamine and alpha brain waves, which help you feel less anxious and more relaxed; matcha is rich in antioxidants, and has one of the highest concentrations of any plant-based food (50x that of spinach); the combination of l-theanine and caffeine is scientifically proven to improve focus.

Plus, it boasts powdered pomegranate juice, beetroot, spinach, and kale, which may help improve blood flow and endurance ( 27, 28). Two to three years ago, you didn’t see oat-based milk in…the higher end cafes, even in London. Its rise has been pretty phenomenal,” ​said Hodd.PerfectTed, made up of Hampstead brothers Levi and Teddie and New Yorker Marisa, to appear on Dragons' Den to pitch their matcha energy drink, already being sold in Tesco (Image: PerfectTed)