BELTER - Fresh Mint - Caffeine Pouches - Bundle Pack - 45 Count - Fast-Acting - Zero-Calorie Energy Boost - 96mg Caffeine Per Pouch - Sports, Gym, Gaming, & Work - Alternative to Drinks & Gels

Energy drinks have never been my thing and coffee can sometimes take time and effort to prepare. These caffeine pouches are a really convenient way of getting your caffeine pick-me-up without all the hassle.Having tried snus for a short time many years ago, I'm familiar with the way these are used. Just pop it between the gums and cheek. You'll get some burn, you'll salivate, and the flavor will slowly start to build. The mint flavor on these is intense, but it masks the bitter flavor of the caffeine.Oh and what a flavor it is. I have had pure caffeine powder when I was younger and I'm not joking when I say it's bitter. It's like chewing on aspirin. The mint covers up most of the bitterness, but eventually it fades away and then you need to trash it.It does work. I don't get a big coffee buzz from it the way I do from a large, freshly-brewed cup of coffee, though. That's not really a bad thing because the crash from a large coffee leaves me even more tired than before. With these, you get a more steady build-up of caffeine that actually takes effect sooner than a brewed drink. Caffeinated drinks have to pass through your digestive tract first. If you're looking to cut down on energy drinks and these pouches fit your lifestyle, then I think you're going to like them a lot.So will I be carrying these around with me and popping them in my mouth every time I get that after-lunch slump? Probably not. It's not really a great fit with my lifestyle, but I will keep a pack on my desk for those times when I just need something quickly to get me through the next hour or two without dozing off. I'm sure they'll come in handy.

I found the mint flavor to be nice and strong, which I liked. It works surprisingly fast and perked me up in 15-20min and last for several hours. I did not experience any crash, just more of a mellow taper off.The packaging works well to hold the product and is super lightweight to carry with you in your pocket or bag. It does totally look like a chew container and if you whip it out folks may make the assumption you are using chew. I’m guessing as this type of product gets more market space more people will become aware of what it is and it will become more common to see.Overall, I think this product works well. I like this flavor way more than their mango ice.

I got these as an alternative to drinking energy drinks or just for an afternoon pick me up. I tried one in the afternoon, stuck it in my lip, and FIRE!!!! The mint was so strong, and burned bad. It took a little bit to get used to. I noticed a little bit of a caffeine effect, but I'm not sure it was the equivalent of a cup of coffee/energy drink/80mg of caffeine.They're not my thing, but I'm sure they'll be great for others. I don't think there's anything inherently wrong with them, just preference. Give them a try and see how they do for you.

I honestly can't tell the difference in energy with these compared to coffee or an energy drink. They don't taste great and the mint tends to burn my gums a bit.

These are SUPER super minty, very strong, honestly a little too strong for me - it feels like i have a piece of dry ice in my mouth or something when using these! They do taste good after some of the EXTREME has worn off, and they do give me a good kick of energy, however i don't think they last as long (in terms of flavor, or energy) as the LF*GO brand i do like that so many come in a bundle, and i like that they come in a resealable container (though i would prefer a waxed paper pouch over single use plastic tub)

The mint flavor of these just tasted off, it was quite unpleasant.Additionally, even after weathering having one of these so close to my taste buds I noticed really next to zero "energy boost".From how little they did, to how utterly unappealing the flavor is. I cannot recommend these.I tried these 3 times before just calling it a loss and letting the trash can enjoy them.

These have 80mg of caffeine which is great; others I've tried and used are around 40 - 50, which is nice, and some of the ingredients are a bit simpler, however, I enjoy the Belter version with the extra caffeine.I'm not as precious on the sweeteners - you can find research that you can bend to your will in any corner of the internet, so if someone wants to fight over that, you're right, these sweeteners are bad for you. And if someone wants to say the other ones are bad, they're right, too.What matters is that these didn't mess me up, I liked the energy burst, the flavor works for me, and I'm happy. Take that as you will! Give it a whirl; these are one of my favorites and now I'd like go try the other flavors.

These do help some with energy levels. They are great for a busy day when you feel you don't have time to sit and drink some caffeine or for traveling when you need caffeine but don't want to drink so many liquids that you need to use the restroom frequently. I'm not a fan of the flavor but it's not terrible