I knew that if I was going to play PC games for a long period of time, such as 36 hours at a LAN party, a caffeine drink would be the only answer for staying awake and active. However, in my opinion, many caffeine drinks come with dreadful tastes. Today we will be checking out a great drink for LAN partiers, which not only keeps you wide-awake for hours on end, but it also tastes good! This drink is Bawls Guarana.
What is Guarana?
Guarana (Paullina Cupana) is nut-like seed of a climbing vine that grows in the Amazon basin in Brazil just south of the equator. Guarana has been used for centuries by the indigenous people of this area as natural energy supplement and today over 25% of the soft drinks on the market in Brazil contain Guarana as a main ingredient.
The Guarana berry contains a naturally-occurring form of caffeine which is 2.5 times stronger than the caffeine found in coffee, tea, and soft drinks. In the United States Guarana holds a GRAS-status (Generally Regarded As Safe). However, as with any other form of caffeine, individuals with heart problems or high blood-pressure should use caution when consuming large quantities of Guarana. The recommended daily dose of caffeine is 35 mg., but keep in mind that most coffees and teas can contain anywhere from 2 to 5 times this amount. So BAWLS® Guarana, with its 80mg/12 oz. contains no more caffeine than a cup of coffee.
What is Guarana used for?
Guarana is used as a natural aid to increase performance. Be it physical or mental. Guarana is also said to help after strenuous exercise by cleansing the body of lactic acid buildup and thus bringing energy levels back to normal. Keep in mind that Guarana, as any caffeine, is a natural diuretic, and you should not drink Guarana in liquid form (such as BAWLS® Guarana) as a substitute for water, but rather as a pre- or post-work out supplement.
Appearance:
The bottle’s appearance is very unique. The entire construction is composed of a blue tinted glass with bumps all over the bottle. It was initially unclear if these bumps had a useful purpose or if they were just used to improve the appearance of the bottle. It was found that the bumps do actually have a useful purpose, and they help you to get a better grip on the bottle when drinking. This could be useful, since often your hands are on the keyboard and mouse for long periods of time while gaming which results in very sweaty hands.
Usability:
I mentioned earlier that this drink is useful for long LAN parties. However, there are other uses for it too. It would be very useful if you need to stay up all night to study for college, or if you feel like being on your computer for hours on end, or if you just want to battle yourself to stay up as long as possible.
Taste:
Since you drink Bawls to stay alert, you want the drink to taste good too! I often find that energy drinks taste rather disgusting, but after drinking a bottle of Bawls, I thought that it tasted exceptional. It tasted like “ginger-ale with an attitude”. This is one of the tastiest caffeine drinks my taste buds have ever come across!
Conclusion:
After drinking this beverage, I was able to stay awake for large amounts of time. I have no problems staying awake and alert at long LAN parties thanks to Bawls. I would un-doubtedly choose Bawls Guarana over Mountain Dew, Coffee, or any other caffeinated beverage. It also tastes awesome, so buy yourself a case of this and you shouldn’t regret it. I definitely recommend Bawls Guarana for anyone looking for a way to stay up for long periods of time without using the addictive caffeine pills or other drinks and pills, which often have side effects. For more information on Bawls or to order it, head on over to www.bawls.com.
Pros:
∙ Tastes awesome
∙ Very stylish bottle
∙ Keeps you up for hours on end
∙ Not as risky to take compared to caffeine pills or other alternatives
Cons:
∙ A bit expensive (~$27.99 for 24 x 10 ounce bottles)
