MTE & Celsius: How Do These Energy-Boosting Drinks Compare?
There’s a reason drinks like Celsius® are everywhere. People want energy that feels fast, easy, and familiar, especially when the afternoon slump hits.
But more people are also starting to ask what that energy feels like after the boost.
Some energy helps you power through the next hour, then leaves you wired, crashing, or reaching for another drink. In comparison, MTE gives you energy you can feel good about. A clean lift, a clear head, and no payback later.
In this comparison, we’ll look at how Celsius and MTE approach energy, focus, routine, and the way each one fits into your day, so you can choose the option that matches how you want to feel.
Paraxanthine vs. Caffeine: MTE & Celsius’ Energy Sources
Celsius and MTE come at energy from totally different angles. Celsius’ energy comes from caffeine, related compounds, and B vitamins, while MTE’s is a result of synergy between caffeine-free paraxanthine and the other healthy ingredients in our daily wellness blend.
Celsius energy drink uses several caffeine sources and 7 key support nutrients to provide a noticeable energy boost that also supports digestion, curbs hunger, and aids recovery. It’s meant for any time you need an energy boost, whether it’s after lunch at the office or right before a 15K run.
On the other hand, MTE’s energy comes from a blend of adaptogens, nootropics, and superfoods that support your body’s systems.
Adaptogens are a rare class of bioactive plant-based compounds that help the body adapt to and resist stress. Nootropics are bioactive compounds that guide the brain into a state of calm, energized focus while supporting physical performance without activating a false stress response, the way caffeine does.
MTE fits into the office, the gym, and the rest of your day. It gives you steady energy without caffeine, so you can feel clear and focused without the crash.
On the other hand, Celsius might have a more specific application - read about one of our writers’ experience trying Celsius vs MTE as preworkout performance drinks.
What Are the Benefits of MTE and Celsius?
MTE and Celsius aren’t trying to achieve the same thing, so they offer different benefits.
MTE is meant as a feel-good drink that supports vitality and longevity while giving you a sustained energy boost. Its benefits come from the promotion of balanced neurochemical activity in the brain and include support for:
- Mood
- Metabolism
- Recovery
- Athletic performance
- Stress
- Immunity
- Inflammation
- Focus
- Gut health
On the other hand, Celsius, as a true energy drink, is focused on increased performance. And they’ve also done their own series of studies and experiments to demonstrate that.
Celsius states their energy drinks promote:
- Increased energy
- Thermogenesis
- Increased metabolism
- Better fat burn
Evaluating "Healthy Energy": MTE vs Celsius Ingredients
Okay, so let’s talk about the energy-boosting ingredients in these two products.
MTE as a whole is comprised of 10 adaptogens, nootropics, and superfoods that work together to support long-term energy production on a biological level. We’re looking at why you’re tired and trying to support those things, instead of just giving you a way to load on caffeine.
The ingredients in MTE that specifically target energy include:
- Paraxanthine: nootropic that promotes energy, focus, metabolism, and healthy levels of neurochemicals associated with mood and motivation.
- Ashwagandha: adaptogen that supports against stress and promotes innate energy.
- Maca: adaptogen that promotes enhanced energy levels.
- Siberian ginseng: adaptogen that promotes energy, metabolism, athletic performance, and heart health.
MTE is low-calorie and doesn’t contain sugar or caffeine. It also doesn’t contain artificial sweeteners, using stevia leaf and natural flavors to create the bright, refreshing options of mandarin orange, lemon-lime, huckleberry acai, or mango-pineapple offered.
Celsius promotes sustained energy via:
- Green tea for increased metabolism and calorie burn.
- Guarana offers another caffeine source.
- Ginger root for thermogenesis and digestion.
- B vitamins to support metabolism and energy production.
- Vitamin C for tissue recovery and immunity.
- Chromium for hunger control and metabolic support.
Celsius is only 10 calories per can and doesn’t contain aspartame. But it does contain an artificial sugar called sucralose, which some people don’t like the taste of or may get headaches from. It has a total 200 mg caffeine per can, which for some people may cause jitters, increased heart rate, and racing thoughts.
Cost, Packaging, and Daily Use: MTE vs. Celsius
Celsius and MTE are both easy to build into a daily routine, but the format feels different.
Celsius comes ready to drink in a slim can, which makes it convenient when you want something cold, carbonated, and familiar. Pricing varies by retailer, flavor, pack size, and promotions, but Celsius generally falls around $2.00 to $2.40 for a single 12 oz can, or about $1.35 to $1.85 per can when purchased in a 12-pack.
MTE comes in 24 single-serve packets that mix with water or your drink of choice. A one-time purchase is currently $78, which comes to about $3.25 per serving. With a subscription, MTE is currently $62 for 24 packets, or about $2.58 per serving, with free shipping every 24 days. You can also choose larger subscription options, including 48 packets for $120 or 72 packets for $175, which brings the per-serving cost down further.
The difference is what you want that daily drink to do. Celsius fits the traditional energy drink moment: grab a can, get a boost, move on. MTE is built more like a daily energy ritual. You get the lift and focus you’re looking for, but without caffeine, jitters, crashes, or the feeling that your energy boost comes with payback later.
Packaging-wise, Celsius cans are recyclable where local facilities accept aluminum. MTE’s single-serve packets come in a clean, compact box designed to make daily use simple at home, at work, at the gym, or on the go.
So, the choice is not just about price. It’s about the kind of energy you want to keep coming back to. If you want a familiar canned energy drink, Celsius makes sense. If you want steady, caffeine-free energy you can feel good about, MTE is built for that daily routine.
Choose Energy That Feels Better
Celsius has the advantage of being easy to find. You can usually pick it up at major grocery stores, convenience stores, and retailers, either as single cans or multi-packs.
MTE is built for a different kind of convenience. Instead of storing cans or making another grocery run, you get 24 single-serve packets that fit into your routine at home, at work, at the gym, or on the go. With a subscription, MTE shows up regularly, so your daily energy ritual is already handled.
MTE is also designed to work for a wide range of lifestyles and dietary needs. It is:
- Caffeine-free
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Halal
- Keto
- Kosher
- Free of sugars or artificial sweeteners
- Free of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or stabilizers
- Vegan
Plus, shipping is always free. So you’re saving yourself the cost of time, bother, and gas to run to and from the grocery store every couple of weeks to get your dose of MTE. It just shows up at your door.
In all, Celsius is a solid energy drink for those looking for a quick and serious energy boost. At the same time, it really doesn’t offer much more than that. And, honestly, it has more caffeine than we’re comfortable with, especially compared to MTE, since we use paraxanthine.
Curious to know more about MTE? Check out all the benefits this one-of-a-kind daily wellness drink has to offer.
