From Morning Jolt to Pre-Workout: When to Drink Energy Beverages
Whether you’re gearing up for a busy workday or about to hit the gym, timing your energy drink matters more than you might think. When you choose to sip can impact your mental clarity to your physical performance, so in this blog, we’ll explore the best times to drink energy beverages. Ready to make the most of your energy?
The Basics of Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are designed to provide a quick boost in energy and focus. The ones you’ll find on store shelves often include ingredients such as caffeine, taurine, B vitamins, or different kinds of herbal extracts.
They work by combining these stimulants and nutrients to temporarily enhance brain and body function. For example, caffeine blocks chemicals in the brain that make you feel tired, which helps you feel more mentally energized. Taurine and B vitamins support energy production at the cellular level, while herbal extracts like guarana can promote stimulating effects. When combined, these ingredients give you a short-term boost in energy, concentration, and physical performance.
However, some of the biggest brands (think Red Bull or those 5-Hour Energy shots) also contain artificial components such as coloring or flavoring, as well as high amounts of added sugar.
Why Energy Drinks from Archies Fine Coffee?
Here at Archies, we have specially formulated our in-house energy drinks to give you an all-natural alternative to traditional options. The result is a cleaner, plant-based energy lift, minus that dreaded crash hours later. Now, getting a quick and nourishing energy boost is possible, all without compromising your health!
Our Archies energy drinks are derived from natural ingredients including:
- Guayusa leaf
- Green coffee bean
- Coffee fruit
- Green tea leaf
- Lemon
- Lotus flower
- Cane sugar
We also have a variety of different flavors available from our most popular Lightning (coconut-lemon) to the Purple Dream (lavender) and Sour Diesel (sour apple). Whether you’re getting hyped for a Zumba class or trying to get through a long class lecture, we have an option for all taste buds.
Best Times to Drink Energy Beverages
Understanding when to reach for that boost can help increase energy while avoiding crashes. So, let’s explore the most strategic times to enjoy energy drinks.
Morning Boost: Start Your Day Right
We’ve all been there: that pesky alarm goes off, and your first thought is, “Oh man, I need something to wake me up.” Our plant-based energy drinks can be a great alternative to traditional coffee or sugar-heavy, store-bought energy cans in the morning. While it may be tempting to sip on an energy drink shortly after rolling out of bed, we recommend waiting 30 to 60 minutes after waking up. This is because your body naturally produces cortisol, a hormone for regulating energy and alertness, shortly after you wake up. Drinking high amounts of caffeine too early can interfere with this natural cortisol production and lead to an unwanted crash in the afternoon.
Give yourself some time to wake up, get hydrated, grab a snack, and then drink your energy beverage! Pro tip: Try sipping on your energy drink during your morning commute or after your morning walk with the dog to align with your body’s natural energy cycles.
Midday Slump: Beat Afternoon Fatigue
The “midday slump” (which happens for most between 1 and 3 PM) is a prime time for energy levels to dip. You may have just eaten or been sitting on a few back-to-back work meetings. All of a sudden, you’re yawning and your eyelids are starting to feel a little heavy.
Drinking one of our plant-based energy drinks can give you the mental boost you need to power through those final afternoon hours. Just be mindful of the timing, as consuming high levels of caffeine too late in the day (generally past 4 PM) can impact your sleep quality. Pro tip: If you find yourself regularly reaching for an energy drink around this time, aim for earlier in the “slump” window, like right after you have your lunch, rather than waiting for late afternoon.
Pre-Workout Power: Fuel Your Fitness
Energy drinks have become a popular pre-workout pick-me-up for good reason. They can help you stay focused and boost endurance so you can get the most out of that training session or group class. It’s ideal to drink your energy drink about 30 minutes before exercising, which allows the active ingredients to start working as your body warms up.
Pro tip: When choosing a pre-workout energy drink, look for one that supports hydration so you can be sure to replenish what you sweat out. Typical energy drinks are formulated with synthetic compounds that can actually contribute to dehydration. For example, one of the ingredients found in our plant-based energy drinks, lemon, adds natural electrolytes like potassium to help support hydration.
Tips for Safe and Smart Consumption of Energy Drinks
Energy drinks can be a powerful (and delicious) way to quickly boost focus and performance, but they’re best enjoyed with a little mindfulness. Check out our quick tips for consumption:
- Always read labels. Be sure to read the product label and understand the serving size. Many store-bought cans contain more than one serving, which can easily lead to overconsumption if you’re not paying attention.
- Avoid sipping on an empty stomach. Try not to consume energy drinks on an empty stomach. This can cause stomach irritation or jitters.
- Don’t drink right before bed. It’s best to steer clear of energy drinks (or any highly caffeinated beverage) within six hours of your bedtime. Caffeine can linger in your system and end up disrupting your sleep.
- Buy from a trusted source. Do your research and choose energy drinks from brands you can trust. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out and get clarity before you consume!
At Archies Fine Coffee, our baristas are here to ensure you get the drink of your dreams, every time. If you have questions about ingredients in a particular energy drink, want to know the best time to start sipping, or just want a flavor recommendation, we’ve got you covered.
Elevate Your Energy With Archies Plant-Based Energy Drinks!
Energy drinks are a powerful and popular way to wake up fast, and Archies options provide a healthier alternative to your typical caffeine fix. Ready to boost your next busy day with us? You can find our signature energy drinks in-store at Archies Fine Coffee and Jugo USA locations across Texas.
Not living in the Lone Star State? No problem. We’ve got something exciting coming…follow us at @archiesenergy on Instagram and stay tuned to archiesenergy.com to learn more.
