9 Ways to Get Your Caffeine Fix Without Coffee

Looking to get an extra buzz without drinking another cup of coffee? Luckily, sleepy people everywhere have created a huge market for all things caffeine-related. Here are some more unusual products that will give you a buzz.

1. Perk Energy Bracelet; $20

These bracelets administer caffeine right through your skin. They're lined with energy patches that provide the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee, according to Perk, but over the course of four hours to prevent jitters or crashing. Because the caffeine isn't going through your digestive system, the effects are also stronger and hit faster. Each bracelet comes with 30 caffeine patches to get you started.

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2. Viter Energy Mints; $20

Worried about getting coffee breath? Viter Energy mints will make your mouth minty fresh while putting a pep in your step. Each mint has 40 milligrams of caffeine, so eating two mints is about the same as an 8-ounce cup of coffee. (The caffeine content of coffee varies from brand to brand, but according to the Mayo Clinic, an 8-ounce brewed coffee might contain anywhere from 95 to 165 milligrams of caffeine, while an espresso will around 47 to 64 milligrams. A tall dark-roast brewed coffee at Starbucks contains 193 milligrams.) These mints have a "strong and intense wintergreen flavor and menthol kick” as the makers describe it, but they also come in spearmint, cinnamon, chocolate mint, and peppermint flavors.

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3. DirtyBird Energy Caffeinated Soap; $30

Showers are about to get a lot more energizing—no freezing cold water needed. This four-pack of soap mixes peppermint essential oil and caffeine to help wake you up, and the bar's sesame oil beads exfoliate the skin. Made from sustainably sourced ingredients, like palm and coconut oil, you can feel good about these all-natural bars that will help you start the day off on an energized foot. And each one comes with a water-tight reusable case, so you can throw it in your carry-on or gym bag without having to worry about any possible leaks.

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4. PURELYFT Energy Stir Sticks; $13

Now you can add caffeine to any beverage you like with a stick that you can swirl into your drink. The sticks are filled with crystals that dissolve after just 10 seconds of stirring. Each packs 125 milligrams of caffeine. You can opt for the plain version or try flavors like orange, mixed berry, and lemon-lime.

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5. TruePure Natural Caffeine Shampoo; $28

While this caffeinated shampoo won't wake you up, according to the company, caffeine can naturally stimulate hair growth and the added organic aloe vera oil can help soothe a dry scalp.

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6. Power Toothpaste; $14

Say goodbye to groggily brushing your teeth. Power Toothpaste is infused with caffeine that quickly kicks in as soon as you're done with your oral hygiene routine. Each tube has enough mint-flavored paste for 90 brushes with roughly 80 milligrams of caffeine per serving.

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7. HeroEC Energy Water; $22

Swap out your coffee for something a little more refreshing. This hydrating water from Hero Water comes with electrolytes and 60 milligrams of caffeine, without the bitter aftertaste of coffee.

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8. Jolt Energy Gum; $19

Based on the popular soda, Jolt Energy Gum comes packed with guarana, ginseng, and caffeine. Alongside the icy mint flavor, the spearmint also delivers a minty kick that's sure to keep you up for a while.

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9. Caffeine Pills; $38

We've all downed a cup of coffee and immediately felt energized, only to crash again moments later. These pills, on the other hand, work by releasing 100 mg of caffeine over an extended period of time, so your energy levels will stay up for longer, without the dramatic spikes or crashes.

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