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Verve!
Available at: Online Store Ratings: Combined Reviewer Rating:   5.5 out of 10
7.65 out of 10 from 82 reviewersAdd Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink |
Starting with Verve, I'm taking a new, more formulated approach to fairly evaluating energy drinks. I'll drink the same drink, three days in a row, allowing for different sleep/weather/workloads/etc. variables to come into play, and give me a more thorough understanding of what the drink is doing.
On day one, I had a normal 7-8 hours of sleep, woke up with an unhealthy attitude about the work, and was pretty hungry. I enjoyed Verve with a green pepper/onion/garlic omelet. I found that taste acceptable, but was displeased with "bottom of the can taint" that the Stig described. I really feel like the combination of food and Verve set me on the track of getting a great deal done on day one. I motored through a lot of work, stayed positive, and felt pretty good.
Day two was more challenging, 4.5 hours of sleep, followed by a 1 hour drive. I enjoyed Verve with a couple of pieces of toast in the car. I tried let the taste grow on me, but it just wouldn't...until I hit an uneven place in the road, then it grew right on my shirt. Much to my surprise, Verve soaked in to my mint green dress shirt and dried to a hue and luminosity not unlike orange highlighter. Washing only lightened the stain down to a light tan, so now it looks more like the track marks/Preparation H residue on the inside of my freshly laundered underwear. One Burma Bibas Dress Shirt to the Goodwill, and one very costly lesson learned. The drink's tastes and consistency were not growing on me, but I managed to power through what was slated to be a pretty crappy day.
Day three was mostly a repeat of day one. I had a lot to do, got ample sleep, and felt Verve helped me get my day started.
I think Verve is a great breakfast drink, it's sort of breakfast juicy, with regards to flavor. If you don't mind pulp, you'll probably not even notice the rancid grit at the bottom of the can (yes, I jostled the can lightly before opening it, everything still settles back to the bottom). It's got a reasonable amount of carbohydrates to get you going, without wrecking your entire diet plan. The sad truth, it's just overpriced. I don't see a way of getting this shipped to your house for less than $3/can (which is what we're going to say we paid for it), and while I felt an improvement over days I don't drink an energy drink at all, and perhaps even more than my usual energy drink regiment, I didn't feel $9 better than no energy drinks, and I didn't feel $4.50 better than drinking a Bawls for breakfast.
On a final note, this drink doesn't list a sodium content, so I just entered 100 for that value. If I ever find out the real sodium content, I'll provide it, otherwise, your guess is as good as mine.
Jason Energy Rating:
8Jason Taste Rating:
5Jason Value Rating:
2Guest Reviewer: Reviews posted before May 2007 were written by Angie
OK, so for years now, Quixtar IBOs have inundated our comments section, touting that XS "finally" offered the huddled masses (who were purportedly waiting with bated breath for Amway to release a Double X Monster-killer energy drink) a "healthy" energy drink. XS crushed the market with a 'rocket powered lift', which was really a paltry smattering of caffeine, amino acids, some herbs, and a ton of 2 B-Vitamins. [crickets chirping] Well, Quixtar pyramid players should crap their pants now, here's a drink that offers something other than empty promises.
In-Line Ad SpacesUnfortunately, what it also offers is a price tag that makes XS look like a Kmart Bluelight Special. Cases of 12 weigh in at a gargantuan $35. That's nearly $3/each, before taxes and shipping. Their website does offer a free membership, which they claim brings the ordering price down. I've signed up for enough "free/no commitement" offers to genuinely not care if either of the aforementioned claims are true. Even if you want to become a member, you apparently have to buy something a regular price first. But for those Amwayers that like potential revenue streams, you may be interested in Verve's "Business Builder Packages".
The drink itself is indeed "insanely healthy". I do feel like it offers everything it claims in the way of nutrition. Relatively energizing, and full of stuff my body probably doesn't get enough of most mornings.
Verve even tastes pretty good. I'm not much of a fan of juices out of aluminum, but Verve tastes pretty good. There is one notably repugnant aspect to this drink, I hate orange juice pulp, and at the bottom of every can of Verve, you'll find a unpleasant gritty, lip skin and sawdust consistency foulness. After a couple of cans, I just tried to throw that part away, but at $3 a can, you're throwing away 50 cents worth of drink, and who's to say that all the vitamins and goodies aren't in that mealy abomination?
Ultimately, a good drink, that I would like to be able to buy for $2 (or less) at my local convenience store. While I appreciate that this drink has a great deal more to offer than your standard Red Bull or Full Throttle, it also costs about 3 times as much per fl oz. I'm not highfalutin enough to drink 36 cents/ounce energy drink.
Angie Energy Rating:
8Angie Taste Rating:
6Angie Value Rating:
3Active Ingredients:
Verve's Ingredient List is Insane! Following figures are mg/% of daily allowance, whichever is available, or both if listed per serving (1 can): Carbohydrates 18g/6%, Vitamin A (as beta carotene) 2500IU/50%, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 300mg/500%, Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 1000IU/250%, Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 60IU/200%, Thiamine (as thiamine hydrochloride) 1.5mg/100%, Riboflavin (as riboflavin U.S.P.) 1.7mg/100%, Niacin (as niacinamide) 20mg/100%, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 5mg/250%, Folate (as folic acid) 800mcg/200%, Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 15mcg/250%, Biotin (as d-Biotin) 300mcg/100%, Pantothenic Acid (as calcium d-pantothenate) 10mg/100%, Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate) 140mcg/200%. Also: Taurine 1g, Guarana Seed Extract (standardized extract yielding 80mg of caffeine) 200mg, D-Ribose 50mg, Inositol 50mg, Choline Chloride 10mg, and lastly a proprietary blend of 25.2g of the following: Proprietary Wildcrafted Mangosteen, Organic Glyconutrient Rich Aloe Vera (Wang) and Organic Green Tea Blend. I may never forgive Verve for making me type all that.
Can Text:
Verve's can is an orange and black/gray art deco affair. The can spends some effort on a circled "e" logo-type thing, it's in the "Vemma" name at the top of the can, and sits slightly concealed behind the "Verve" text on the front of the can. The front also reads, "The insanely healthy energy drink", "a radically different dietary supplement", and "8.3 fl oz (245ml)". For some reason, the can makes me think of Half-Life.
Verve! Videos and Commercials
Vemma/Verve Personal Opinion I don't think it's as repugnant at Anthony, but his process of smelling/tasting is similar to mine, and I can't say my initial reaction was far off from his. Verve does start to grow on you after a while, but it never tasted great to me. Special Thanks to: YOUtube video uploader lymber1 Added: 2010-05-25 13:18:01 |
Verve! User Comments
Bobby Bobberson on 2010-09-23 14:05:53 said:
Love Verve!!! :) :) (: (:
jabberjaw on 2010-05-25 12:51:52 said:
As a very new "brand Member" my part time "job" is to try to get people to use vemma/verve products as non - contractual MLM/Network Marketing member. What is apparent in these 3 year old reviews is three things. Price, health value, and gritty stuff at the bottom. The gritty stuff has been addressed and fixed many moons ago since this review and others. The health value of this "energy" drink is leaps and bounds higher then 98 percent of the energy drinks out on the market now. This is why it gives you that "Big Trouble in Little China" feeling after you drink it (see movies with Curt Russel). Its actually a very costly process to round up all that nutrients and slam it into one can - hence the price as a member at $2.70 (US dollars) per can. You can however get it for $1.50 a can, but you'd have to buy it at a huge bulk rate.
Jabber Jaw on 2010-05-17 12:47:04 said:
This is the only drink you can make money from - get it! Instead of giving away money - make money. And, get some Verve! Edited by Jason: Don't let the XS energy people here you say that.
Loren on 2010-02-22 21:57:39 said:
At $3.00 a can, someone at the 'top' of Verve! is getting very rich!!
skip Shephard on 2009-12-29 10:22:11 said:
I have been drinking Verve for almost a year now. The benefits have been many and striking. I think the most significant benefits for me are vastly improved energy and a stronger immune system. Dehydration is a major concern for me. Verve made the difference when loose bowels usually requires a trip to the hospital and an I.V to get stabilized. I had no problems and felt nearly 100% by morning.It had to be my Verve, I did not change anything else.
skip Shephard on 2009-12-14 22:20:14 said:
I have been drinking Verve for almost a year now. The benefits have been many and striking. I think the most significant benefits for me are vastly improved energy and a stronger immune system. Dehydration is a major concern for me. Verve made the difference when loose bowels usually requires a trip to the hospital and an I.V to get stablized.I had no problems and felt nearly 100% by morning.It had to be my Verve, I did not change anything else. Edited by Jason: Loose bowels, and a trip to the hospital, this has all the markings of a potentially impressive energy drink review :)
Aurora on 2009-11-17 10:40:13 said:
Verve is one of the few energy drinks on the market that I can actually drink without getting a "sugarhangover". Pour some water in the can after drinking to be sure to swallow all the good and nutritious grit. I rather pay $3 for something this healthy than half the price for junk. Verve is the best! edited by Jason: Hold on, are you purporting the "grit" is a "feature"?
gene smith on 2009-11-13 11:18:42 said:
Verve to me just makes good sense. We all know that eating healthy these days is nearly impossible without supplements. I mean come on, who can eat the recommended 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Huge increase from 2 to 3 servings when we were kids 20 years ago and chocking down all those pills every morning trying to supplement well thats not my idea of fun either. Verve to me is a no brainer, its got all your daily vitamins and minerals in an awesome tasting energy drink thats actually good for you verses that high sugar stuff. Who wants 16 spoons of sugar to start their day? Certainly
not me. Yes, Verve is a little pricer than your average energy drink; but it is well worth the few extra cents per can. What is your health worth?
To me Verve just makes sense!!!! Edited by Chris: I for one LOVE a ton of sugar in my drink! Maybe my view on sugar would be different if I were on top of a PYRAMID!
Greg Wilber on 2009-10-12 16:46:29 said:
Verve is definitely the very best energy drink that I have ever had to drink! I have tried a lot of them and I have finally found one that is everything they say it is! I would recommend to everyone to drink this energy drink instead of any other one. It costs a little more...so what? There is a reason for that..IT'S BETTER! What is your health worth to you? Edited by Jason: Shameless plug for Verve "independent business owner" offering "free information"...in all caps..removed. I'm going to go out on a limb and say this comment author's opinion of Verve may be slightly skewed.
robert on 2009-04-06 12:57:41 said:
I've looked for a healthy energy drink for quite some time, and here it finally is. This drink is as complete as I've seen and it actually tastes pretty good. I'm type 1 dibetic, so I only drink sugar free stuff, and Verve sugar free tastes better than any energy drink I've tried. Better than regular sugary energy drinks. Verve is kind of expensive, but I signed up to be a member and got 3 people to sign up, and now it only costs me like $1.50 a can.
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