What Is Caffeinated Sparkling Water?
The crisp hydration of sparkling water, with a clean caffeine lift built in.
What is caffeinated sparkling water?
Caffeinated sparkling water is exactly what it sounds like: carbonated water with caffeine added. It keeps the light, bubbly mouthfeel people love about sparkling water — La Croix, Bubly, Waterloo — but adds a functional dose of caffeine, usually between 60 and 120 mg per serving. The best versions skip sugar, syrups, and artificial dyes entirely.
Think of it as the middle ground between a plain sparkling water and a traditional energy drink. You get the hydration and refreshment of the former, with the alertness boost of the latter, and none of the heavy syrup or sugar crash.
How it differs from other drinks
| Drink | Caffeine | Sugar | Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 90 mg, clean | 0 g | Sparkling water + electrolytes |
| Plain sparkling water | 0 mg | 0 g | Carbonated water + flavor |
| Energy drink | 80–300 mg | 0–54 g | Syrup, stimulant blends, dyes |
| Soda | 34–55 mg | 39+ g | Sugar water + caramel color |
Why people choose it
- Clean caffeine. No sugar spike, no synthetic stimulant stacks, no neon dyes.
- Real hydration. Unlike sugary energy drinks, the base is water — so it actually quenches thirst.
- Zero sugar. Most leading energy drinks hide 50+ g of sugar per can. Caffeinated sparkling water keeps it at 0 g.
- Steady lift. Around 90 mg of caffeine is enough to feel focused without the jitters or crash.
Is caffeinated sparkling water for you?
If you drink sparkling water already and want a morning or afternoon boost without switching to coffee or energy drinks, caffeinated sparkling water is a natural upgrade. It's also a strong choice if you're cutting sugar but don't want to give up caffeine.
Why Today does it differently
Today is caffeinated sparkling water in a glass bottle, with 90 mg of clean caffeine, real fruit flavor, and a blend of electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium). No sucralose, no artificial colors, no heavy syrup. Just crisp, functional hydration.
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