Confession time: I don’t love coffee. I wish I did, but something about the taste just doesn’t work for me (Can you say, hot dirt water??). For years, my workaround was soda—1-2. Mountain Dews a day, to be exact. It gave me the caffeine I needed but came with a bunch of stuff I didn’t want: tons of sugar, calories, food dyes (hello, Yellow #5), and carbonation that honestly just made me feel bloated.
A while back I started looking for something better—a caffeine option that still felt like a treat, but didn’t come with all the junk. That’s when I found Salud Energy + Focus, and I haven’t looked back.
Why I Love It:
- It’s super convenient – I just toss a stick in my bag or keep a few in the car.
- Mostly water – No carbonation, no fizz, just hydration with a boost.
- 1g of sugar – Sweet but not overly so, and no weird ‘fake sugar’ aftertaste.
- Lower calorie (5 per serving) – No excess sugar or artificial stuff.
- Custom caffeine control – Each stick has 200mg of caffeine, but I only use half a packet at a time, which is perfect for me.
Most mornings, I shake up half a stick in about 10oz of water, which gives me around 100mg of caffeine—about half the kick of a typical energy drink. It’s enough to help me focus and get through the morning, without the crash or the jittery feeling I used to get from soda.
The caffeine is listed as Purcaf (from unroasted coffee beans) and Amatea and they add vitamins B6 + B12. Basically, I get the energy I want, minus the downsides.
Favorite Flavors So Far:
- Guava Agua Fresca (Guayaba) – light, fruity, and refreshing.
- Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) – a little more tropical, also really good.
If you’re looking to cut down on coffee, soda, or traditional energy drinks, I seriously recommend trying Salud. It’s been a game changer for me, and I actually feel good about drinking it. I have it on an Amazon subscription and go through a 15 serving bag about once a month (because I use half a stick/serving a day) – they run about $26 regular price, which works out to just under $1/day – way better than the cost of buying a daily coffee! (And no hassle of buying heavy cases of soda!)
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Cheers to healthier habits that still feel like a treat!
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