The energy drink, Alani, has become very popular in the last few years. From its bright colors on the can to the sweet flavors inside, this energy drink has got many teenagers attached. Alani Nu was introduced in 2018. The company was bought from an energy drink brand, Celsius. During COVID-19, it started to become more popular over the years. Now, it is a beloved energy drink around the U.S.
Here at Mt.Vernon, Alani has also become popular among all grades. Grades 9th – 11th have given their opinions on There are up to 20 Alani flavors that include Cotton Candy and Hawaiian Shaved Ice, the two most favored Alani flavors here at Mt.Vernon High School.These are the most favored due to votes from grades 9th-11th.
Maddie Lonnman, who is in ninth grade, has stated that the cotton candy flavor is her favorite because it gives her the most energy.
Why could it be that certain flavors give more of a caffeine boost than the others? According to https://sporked.com/article/new-alani-nu-cotton-candy-news/, the cotton candy Alani provides 200 mg of caffeine. That is the same amount of caffeine found in two full cups of coffee.
However, unlike the typical caffeine drink, the cotton candy flavor Alani does not give people a sugar crash. This is because the energy drink is balanced out with L-Theanine which helps with focus and relaxation.
Another Alani flavor that is popular is Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Hawaiian Shaved Ice tastes similar to Hawaiian Punch because of the combination of many fruits. This Alani flavor includes cherries, strawberries, pineapple and coconut. This may also explain why this energy drink can taste like a combination of other Alani energy drinks such as Cherry Slush and Strawberry Sunrise.
Just like the Cotton Candy energy drink, Hawaiian Shaved Ice has 200 mg of caffeine giving that energy boost for a whole day.
The third most popular Alani flavor here at Mt.Vernon High School is Sherbet Swirl. On a hot, summer day some people tend to get a cold treat, either ice cream or sherbert.
Athletes tend to drink this flavor because it is a good post-workout energy drink. It helps athletes with energy metabolism due to the vitamins in contains, B6 and B12.
Alani has become extremely popular over the years not only because of the unique flavors, but also because it helps teens and adults to stay focused.