Caffeine Pouches

What Are Caffeine Pouches?

Caffeine pouches, also called energy pouches, are small white pouches that sit under your upper lip and release caffeine and flavour. There is nothing to drink and no can to finish: you get the caffeine of a coffee or an energy drink in a pouch you can use at your desk, on the road or before the gym.

Every pouch on this page contains caffeine instead of nicotine and no tobacco. On Pouchline they come from ICEBERG ENERGY, FEDRS ENERGY and DENSSI ENERGY, with 65mg to 150mg of caffeine in each pouch.

Caffeine Pouch Strengths at a Glance

• 65MG: FEDRS ENERGY in Energy Drink, Cola, Citrus, Blueberry, Mango and Mint. A little less caffeine than a cup of tea.
• 75MG: ICEBERG ENERGY Sour Berries, Strawberry Mango, Energy Mango and Menthol. About the same as a cup of tea.
• 100MG: DENSSI ENERGY Chaos Cola, Tropical Fury, Berry Beast, Viking Energy and Southern Boost. About the same as a cup of instant coffee.
• 150MG: ICEBERG ENERGY Black, Emerald, Arasaka, Sweet Mint and Watermelon Mint. The strongest caffeine pouches we sell: one pouch is about one and a half cups of instant coffee.

The figure in each title is the caffeine in one pouch, so a 150mg pouch has twice the caffeine of a 75mg one.

How Much Caffeine Is That Compared with Coffee?

The NHS gives these typical amounts:

• Cup of instant coffee: 100mg
• Cup of tea: 75mg
• 250ml can of energy drink: 80mg
• Can of cola: 40mg

Filter coffee and coffee shop drinks can contain more. So a 65mg or 75mg pouch is a tea sized boost, 100mg matches an instant coffee, and 150mg is more than most single drinks.

Do Caffeine Pouches Contain Nicotine?

No. The caffeine pouches on this page are sold as nicotine free and tobacco free. Some brands, including ICEBERG and FEDRS, also make nicotine pouches, a few with energy drink style flavours, so check the name says ENERGY or caffeine before you buy. If you are looking for nicotine, see our nicotine pouches instead.

How Many Caffeine Pouches Can You Have a Day?

The Food Standards Agency says caffeine intakes of up to 400mg a day are unlikely to cause adverse effects in adults, and that single doses up to 200mg are considered safe for healthy adults. Coffee, tea, cola and energy drinks all count towards the same total.

• 65mg pouches: three pouches is 195mg; six is 390mg.
• 75mg pouches: two is 150mg; five is 375mg.
• 100mg pouches: two is 200mg; four reaches 400mg.
• 150mg pouches: one is 150mg; two is 300mg; a third would take you past 400mg.

This is a ceiling, not a target. Use one pouch at a time, and if you are sensitive to caffeine start with a 65mg or 75mg pouch.

Caffeine Pouches for the Gym

Some people use a caffeine pouch before training instead of a pre workout drink. The European Food Safety Authority found that single doses of up to 200mg of caffeine do not raise safety concerns for healthy adults, even when taken less than two hours before intense exercise. A 65mg to 150mg pouch sits within that, as long as you count any pre workout, coffee or energy drink you have as well. Drink water as normal and stop if you feel unwell.

How Fast Do Caffeine Pouches Work?

Caffeine from a pouch can be absorbed through the lining of your mouth as well as from the saliva you swallow. Studies on caffeine gum found it reached the blood faster than a capsule, but not always faster than a drink, and no published study has measured caffeine pouches yet. How quickly you feel it varies from person to person.

How to Use a Caffeine Pouch

Place one pouch between your upper lip and gum. You may feel a tingle as the flavour and caffeine start to release. Don't chew or swallow it, take it out when the flavour fades or whenever you like, and bin the used pouch. Leave a gap before the next one.

Caffeine Pouches vs Energy Drinks and Coffee

A pouch gives you a known amount of caffeine without the volume of a drink, the fizz or the trip to the coffee shop, and the can fits in a pocket. The trade off is that a strong pouch makes it easy to stack caffeine quickly, so keep track of what you have had, especially if you also drink coffee or energy drinks.

Is a Caffeine Pouch the Same as Snus?

No. People sometimes search for "caffeine snus" because the pouches look alike, but traditional snus contains tobacco. Caffeine pouches contain caffeine and no tobacco or nicotine.

Who Should Not Use Caffeine Pouches?

Caffeine pouches are for adults. Foods with added caffeine carry the warning "Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children or pregnant women", and the NHS advises no more than 200mg of caffeine a day in pregnancy, so a single 150mg pouch is most of that. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, sensitive to caffeine or have a heart condition, speak to a healthcare professional first.

Too much caffeine can cause restlessness, a racing heart, an upset stomach and trouble sleeping. Avoid pouches late in the day if caffeine keeps you awake, and take a pouch out if your gums feel sore.

Why Buy Caffeine Pouches from Pouchline?

Pouchline stocks ICEBERG ENERGY, FEDRS ENERGY and DENSSI ENERGY in one place, from 65mg to 150mg, with the caffeine per pouch in every title. Use the strength rows above to pick your level, mix and match cans for our multibuy prices, or try three flavours at once with the ICEBERG ENERGY Top 3 Bundle. All caffeine pouches are sold to adults aged 18 and over.