Energy Drink Facts
When was the first energy drink introduced?
1949
_______ gives you wings
Red Bull
What ingredient is in all energy drinks?
Caffeine
Which type of tea has the most caffeine?
Black tea. It has 60-110 mg per 8 oz cup.
Younger, smaller leaves have more than older, larger leaves. Longer steeping time extracts more caffeine. Hotter water extracts caffeine quicker.
Coffee beans are actually ______.
a) nuts
b) beans
c) seeds
d) fruits
Seeds
They are the seeds or pits of coffee cherries, a fruit that grows on the coffee tree.
When did energy drinks gain popularity?
Late 1990s
Unleash the beast
Monster Energy
Which is healthier: coffee or energy drinks?
Coffee
Coffee has natural antioxidant properties. Energy drinks often have high sugar content and synthetic additives.
What are healthier alternatives to energy drinks?
Natural fruit juice, green tea, coconut water, and plain water provide hydration, nutrients and a moderate energy boost.
How much caffeine is in decaf coffee?
Up to 12% of the caffeine in caffeinated coffee.
What was the first energy drink called?
Dr. Enuf
Sustains mind-body energy
Rockstar
What is the most popular energy drink in the US this year?
Tie: Red Bull and Monster Energy
What solid foods contain caffeine?
Chocolate, granola bars, energy bars, ice cream, breakfast cereals, gum...
Most have caffeine due to cocoa beans, coffee beans, or added caffeine ingredients.
Which famous composer only drank coffee brewed from precisely 60 beans he counted out himself?
Ludwig van Beethoven
What year was Red Bull launched?
1987 in Austria
(1996 in the United States)
Energy Drinks to Fuel Your Destiny
Bang
Name three side effects of drinking too much caffeine.
Nervousness/anxiety/jitters, sleep disturbances, rapid heart beat/palpitations, headaches, digestive issues, frequent urination, muscle tremors/twiching, dehydration, etc.
Which country holds the title of highest caffeine consumption per capita, as of 2025?
Finland
An ibrik is ______
a) a South American tool for grinding coffee beans
b) a long-handled copper pot for making Turkish coffee
c) a Middle Eastern coffee hous
d) the Turkish word for barista
A long-handled pot with a wide bottom and narrow neck. It is also called a cezve.
What year was the first Monster Energy drink created?
2002
Live Fit
Celsius
When does caffeine reach its peak effect on the human body?
30-60 minutes after consumption.
True or False: Caffeine dehydrates you.
False. Caffeine helps pull fluid from your body, causing you to urinate more. But the fluid you get in caffeinated drinks makes up for the amount you lose.
Name three ways to repurpose used coffee grounds.
Put on the bottom of trash can to reduce odors; exfoliate skin; fertilize plants; composting; insect repellent; etc.