I’ve always been a big energy drink guy since my college days. Back then there were a few options such as Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar energy drinks. But, little did I know how much sugar and harmful ingredients I was putting in my body, or maybe I just didn’t care much.
But, today I’m a lot more mindful of what I eat and drink. I follow a macro diet, strength training program, and I’m a busy dad and entrepreneur. That said, it’s really important that I watch what I put in my body and make sure I have enough energy to sustain my long days.
Nowadays there are a bunch of healthier energy drinks with zero sugar and cleaner, more natural energy ingredients. I’ve tried a bunch, such as Celsius, Clean Simple Eats Energy, Zevia, Jocko Fuel GO Energy, and of course 1st Phorm Energy Drinks.
I have my favorites, of course, but they’re all pretty good and mainly have the same ingredients.
Most days, I drink a Clean Simple Eats Protein + Energy drink and a 1st Phorm Protein Stick as a high protein snack (plus energy). And I’ll drink a 1st Phorm Energy Drink when I really need an energy boost, since it has double the caffeine.
This review will highlight 1P Energy, why I love healthy energy drinks, how I found it and my experience with them. Let’s begin!
Rating 1P Energy Drinks
Overall, 1st Phorm Energy Drinks are my favorite healthy energy drinks. I have my favorite flavors, but honestly, all the flavors taste great. From energy boosts to helping me focus, I can count on these energy drinks to lift me up during the times I need them most.
Brand
The 1P brand scores a perfect 5/5 stars for exceptional customer service, which I have witnessed for years now. They care about their customers, follow all quality testings guidelines, use high quality ingredients and are constantly improving their products.
Effectiveness
1P Energy Drinks score another perfect 5/5 stars because they are very effective in delivering on energy and focus after drinking one. The effects also last for roughly 3-4 hours in my experiences.
Taste
I can honestly give 1st Phorm Energy Drinks a 4.5/5 stars. They didn’t score perfect because I don't love all the flavors, but who would? With my favorite flavors, they would have a perfect score on my end. I love the carbonation mixed with the bursting flavors. Excellent taste.
Convenience
I scored this product a 5/5 in convenience because all you have to do is put them in the fridge, and when cold, open one up and start drinking. They’re very convenient when you want a surge of energy and focus.
Healthiness
Considering these energy drinks contain zero sugar and use natural energy boosting ingredients, I feel great about drinking them and getting the results. I gave them a 4.5/5, not perfect, but a very high score for healthiness. The energy comes from Vitamin B’s and natural caffeine. There are also ingredients in there for boosting electrolytes to stay hydrated and nootropics for focus. For me, that’s as healthy as it gets for energy drinks that provide both energy and focus results.
Why I Love Healthy Energy Drinks
As a busy dad and entrepreneur, I really need my energy and focus to be at a high level. However, I’m not willing to sacrifice unhealthy foods or drinks to achieve those energy levels. That’s why I love healthy energy drinks.
Healthy energy drinks help me get an energy boost when I need it most and I never feel like crap after I drink them. Old school energy drinks, like Monster, Red Bull and Rockstar Energy used to give me a hard energy crash with a pounding headache. I don’t experience those feelings at all with healthier energy drinks.
What Makes an Energy Drink Healthy? Here’s What I Look For
Healthier energy drinks are those that use natural ingredients to boost energy levels. I look for these ingredients:
How I Found 1st Phorm Energy Drinks

If you’ve been following A Couple Consumers, you would know that Tami and I use many 1st Phorm supplements and we wear 1P active wear clothing. When they first released their line of clean energy drinks, we were quick to buy them and try them out.
We already had trust in the brand because of our results taking their workout supplements, wearing the high quality 1P apparel, and experiencing their above and beyond customer service. I listen to the Real AF podcast, which is hosted by co-founder Andy Frisella. We participate in 75 hard (Andy’s creation) every few months to improve our mental toughness, reach our fitness and nutrition goals, and win in life as parents and business owners.
You can say we love the brand because we do. We love what they stand for and align with their pro-America mission.
If this is your first time hearing about 1st Phorm, then you should further research what they’re about. Listen to their podcast, complete 75 hard or download their app to improve your fitness and nutrition. If you resonate with them, then it might be worth trying their supplements, such as their energy drinks.
Flavors To Choose From

There are multiple flavors to choose from and they are continuously adding more flavors to their product line.
Here are the flavors to choose from:
One flavor that you can see Andy drinking on his podcast is Grape. It has not hit the shelves yet, but I am really looking forward to tasting that flavor.
How Much Do They Cost and Where Can You Buy Them?
1st Phorm Energy has a few different options available on their website. I will list them below
12 Pack | $32.99 |
4x4 Variety Pack | $39.99 |
4-Pack | $10.99 |
Variety 6-Pack | $22.99 |
These prices do not include shipping, so keep that in mind.
You can purchase 1st Phorm Energy on their official website and they are starting to become available at some local gas stations and grocery stores.
My Experience
There are days where I don’t drink a 1P energy drink, but I will give you perspective on when I do drink them.
On most occasions, I’ll grab a nice cold 1st Phorm Energy drink from my refrigerator at around 2 PM. This is the part of my day where I go pick up the kids from school, and after I bring them back home, I get right back to work. I notice a huge surge in energy that lasts for around 3-4 hours. It’s just enough to be present when I pick the kids up and finish my work day.
I coach high school and youth football, so sometimes I’ll drink one before a game to help keep me focused and be at my best. On these days, I will wait about 30 minutes to an hour before kickoff, then drink it. Usually, the energy and focus (from the nootropic ingredients) last the entire game.
On other days where my mornings are critical to get work done, I’ll drink one in the morning. This way I can lock it in and complete my most critical tasks for my business. I can get a lot of work done after drinking a 1st Phorm Energy drink.
Taste and My Favorite Flavors

Honestly, I love the taste of all the flavors and I’ve tried every one of them throughout the year. However, I do have my favorites. But before I get into my favorites, here are the reasons why I love the taste of these healthy energy drinks.
Carbonation: I absolutely love carbonated drinks. There’s something about a sip on a cold carbonated drink. From the crack of the can to the first sip and beyond, it’s just amazing.
They’re sweet, but contain 0 sugar: Even though there is zero sugar content, the taste of each drink is sweet, but not too sweet. It’s just right and really satisfies my cravings.
They’re smooth: Easy to drink and smooth going down, I really appreciate how they came up with each formula. No hiccups, no bad aftertaste, just smooth.
Now, on to my favorite flavors…
My favorite Flavors
Screamin’ Freedom

This flavor tastes almost like a bomb pop popsicle (the red, white and blue ones). They’re very sweet, go down super smooth and just really tasty. This is my #1 favorite flavor.
Blue Raspberry

My second favorite flavor is the Blue Raspberry. The carbonation mixed with this flavor tastes so good. It tastes exactly how it sounds - blue razz!
Tropic Lightning

This flavor is such a nice tropical taste, perfect for a sunny afternoon whenever you’re lounging outside. I love sipping on this one by my pool, and it serves me well in exchange for a beer.
Cherry Limeade

This is an amazing flavor combination of cherry and lime lemonade. It's sweet, but has the perfect touch of sourness. It almost tastes like a cherry coke, so if you like that, this one's for you!
Orange Sunrise
Another great flavor is the Orange Sunrise. It’s almost like an orange soda, which I have always been a fan of. It’s nice to mix this flavor in once in a while for me. Some of my friends like this flavor the best.
Grape
These aren’t available yet, but when they become available I am getting them right away and will report back here. Really looking forward to the grape flavor.
Conclusion
Whenever you need a quick pick-me-up, and you want to keep it healthier, 1st Phorm Energy drinks should be a serious consideration for you.
I like to toggle between Clean Simple Eats Clear Protein + Energy and 1st Phorm Energy. I also pick up some Celsius energy drinks at the gas station once in a blue moon.
With my reliance on healthy energy drinks, I have a great perspective on which ones are good and which ones aren’t. That being said, I believe 1st Phorm Energy Drinks are the best healthy energy drinks on the market. They taste great and have multiple flavors to choose from, which caters to all sorts of people’s taste preferences.
Most importantly, 1P Energy Drinks provide the energy boost and focus I need, while also staying on the healthy side. That’s a win-win situation for me!