History of Energy Drinks

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  • Vin Mariani

    Vin Mariani

    Angelo Mariani mixed coca leaves and red wine creating stimulant effects for rich people.
  • First Energy Drink

    First Energy Drink

    The first energy drink released to the public was called Lipovitan-D and was created in Japan. The original drink was created to combat fatigue, with vitamins and taurine.
  • Krating Deang invented

    Krating Deang invented

    The original non carbonated Red Bull was created in Thailand for laborers.
  • Jolt Cola

    Jolt Cola

    A pop that became very popular in the United States, as Red Bull was not introduced until 1996.
  • America meets Red Bull

    America meets Red Bull

    Red Bull was introduced to the states 9 years after being introduced in Austria in 1987
  • Rockstar Energy

    Rockstar Energy

    Rockstar Energy introduced a new size than people were used to, as Red Bull cans were 8.4 ounces Rockstar introduced 16 ounces.
  • 5 hour energy

    5 hour energy

    5-hour energy brought zero sugar, low calories, and a quick shot for that energy boost unlike any before.
  • The boom

    The boom

    In 2005 energy drinks had a rise of over 60% in sales. Sales would reach around 2 billion dollars going into 2006
  • C4 Energy

    C4 Energy

    C4 features physical performance ingredients like CarnoSyn beta-alanine and BetaPower betaine that are unlike other brands.
  • Redline extreme

    Redline extreme

    The drink having the most caffeine in it, with 316 mg for an 8oz can.
  • Deaths caused by 5-hour energy

    Deaths caused by 5-hour energy

    12 deaths were reported in 4 years due to 5 hour energy
  • Washingtons new laws

    Washingtons new laws

    Washington state started to ban energy drinks to people under the age of 18, as they were considered deadly.