Head to head · Energy & Focus
Bloom Nutrition Sparkling Energy Drink – Crisp Apple (12 oz, 12-Pack) vs Magic Mind Original Mental Performance Shot
Bloom Nutrition scores higher overall (6.9 vs 5.4 out of 10), mainly on efficacy, value, experience and transparency. Magic Mind still leads on quality & purity.
Updated October 2026 from our full reviews · How we score
Bloom's seasonal Crisp Apple can: 180 mg natural caffeine, 10 calories, zero sugar, plus L-theanine, ginseng and a prebiotic fiber in a cider-style soda.
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A pricey 2 oz nootropic shot with 55 mg caffeine and 10+ adaptogens, but its actives sit in an undisclosed 11.7 g blend and it costs about $5 a shot.
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The short answer
Choose Bloom Nutrition if…
- Afternoon or pre-workout caffeine without sugar
- Fans of cider-style fall flavors
- People cutting soda and sugary energy drinks
- You care most about efficacy, value, experience, transparency
- You want the lower cost per serving ($2.08)
Choose Magic Mind if…
- People who want a mild, jitter-free caffeine shot
- Busy professionals who value convenience
- Buyers willing to pay a premium for a daily ritual
- You care most about quality & purity
Side by side
| Sparkling Energy Drink – Crisp Apple (12 oz, 12-Pack) | Original Mental Performance Shot | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.9 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Efficacy (30%) | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Quality & Purity (25%) | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Value (20%) | 7.0 | 3.0 |
| Experience (15%) | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Transparency (10%) | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Form | Ready to drink | Ready to drink |
| Serving | 1 can (12 fl oz)12 servings per container | 1 bottle (2 fl oz)15 servings per container |
| Price per serving | $2.08 | $4.95 |
| Testing & certifications | cGMP facility | Third-party tested |
| Dietary | Sugar-free | — |
| Key ingredients |
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| Flavors | 8 (Crisp Apple, Pear Scare, Strawberry Watermelon…) | — |
| Creator video reviews | 6 | 3 |
Pros and cons
Sparkling Energy Drink – Crisp Apple (12 oz, 12-Pack)
- 180 mg caffeine per can is a well-studied, effective dose for alertness
- 10 calories, 0 g sugar and no artificial colors or aspartame
- L-theanine alongside caffeine is a combination with supportive research for calm focus
- Buyers and creators consistently describe the flavor as sparkling apple cider rather than candy-sweet
- Full ingredient list published, with no proprietary blend named on the can
- Amounts of L-theanine, taurine, ginseng and prebiotic fiber are not disclosed anywhere on the label
- Nutrition panel shows 0 g dietary fiber despite the prebiotic marketing
- Sweetened with sucralose, which some drinkers taste as an aftertaste
- Seasonal limited edition, so stock and pricing fluctuate; 180 mg caffeine is a lot for sensitive drinkers
Original Mental Performance Shot
- Moderate 55 mg caffeine from matcha, paired with L-theanine
- Includes several researched ingredients (ashwagandha, bacopa, citicoline, rhodiola)
- Convenient 2 oz ready-to-drink shot, with caffeine-free and high-caffeine versions
- Brand says every batch is third-party tested
- All non-vitamin actives sit in an 11.7 g proprietary blend with undisclosed doses
- About $5 per shot even at the discounted brand price
- Label lists 5 g of added sugar from agave
- Heavily influencer-marketed; many reviews are gifted or affiliate-linked
Our verdicts
Sparkling Energy Drink – Crisp Apple (12 oz, 12-Pack)
As an energy drink this does the one thing that matters: 180 mg of caffeine with L-theanine for a smoother lift, at 10 calories and no sugar. The supporting cast — prebiotic fiber, ginseng, apple cider vinegar — is present in undisclosed and probably token amounts, so treat the gut-health and metabolism messaging as marketing rather than a reason to buy. Worth it if you like the cider-style flavor and want a zero-sugar caffeine hit; skip it if you are caffeine-sensitive or avoid sucralose.
Full review
Original Mental Performance Shot
Magic Mind is a convenient, pleasant way to get a mild caffeine lift with L-theanine, and some people clearly enjoy the ritual. But at about $5 a shot with undisclosed ingredient doses, you are paying a large premium for a formula you cannot verify; much of the effect is achievable with matcha or coffee plus L-theanine.
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