Both coffee and energy drinks provide that great surge of energy that most of us crave in the morning. They each have their pros and cons, so it’s hard to decide which one is better. 

Coffee is more of a natural stimulant with some good nutritional value, as well as its unique taste. Drinking coffee can help you feel more awake and alert, as well as provide that much-needed, longer-lasting surge of energy, but it can stain your teeth and make your breath absolutely rancid. 

Energy drinks, on the other hand, are known for their fast-acting surges of energy and their sweet flavors. Drinking energy drinks can help you feel more focused and can even enhance physical performance, but they have some crazy amounts of sugar and caffeine that can cause some people to get potential heart problems.

The drink you choose depends on what you are doing on the day as well. Sometimes, it might be easier to simply crack open a can and get your day started when you don’t have time to slowly watch the coffee drip into your favorite mug.

There are also some days when you just want to sit down with that rich, warm coffee before having to think about what the day might look like. Or if you still want that nice cold drink, you can just add a couple of ice cubes and call it a day.

Clara Hook, a sophomore, said, “I definitely love an energy drink now and then, but for me, I personally love my morning or after-school coffee. Sometimes, I don’t want a ton of caffeine but still need a little boost, and I love how easily I can customize the flavors or milks, where energy drinks just have whatever flavor they can.”

Isabelle Woodbury, senior, said, “I absolutely love getting coffee, but in the morning on my way to school, just grabbing an energy drink from the fridge is easier when I’m trying to get out the door on time. “

Either way, both provide a nice energy boost and some fun, bold flavors to wake you up.

Natalia Fernandez, staff writer

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