Celsius - Essentials

Celsius Essentials is CELSIUS's 16oz performance energy drink — the higher-caffeine, amino-enhanced step up from the original 12oz CELSIUS formula. Where the original CELSIUS delivers 200mg of caffeine per 12oz can, Essentials delivers 270mg per 16oz can alongside CELSIUS's proprietary MetaPlus blend (Taurine, Green Tea Extract with EGCG, Guarana Seed Extract, Ginger Root, Glucuronolactone), three amino acids (L-Theanine, L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine), 7 essential vitamins, and Chromium — zero sugar, no artificial colors, no aspartame, no high fructose corn syrup, non-GMO, vegan, gluten free, Kosher. Do not exceed 1 can (1 serving) per day. Sold in 12-packs. Free shipping does not apply — liquid product exclusion at Get Yok'd. Not for persons under 18, pregnant or nursing women, or individuals sensitive to caffeine.†

Nutrition Facts — Celsius Essentials (Per 1 Can / 16 fl oz)

MetaPlus Blend

• Taurine
• Guarana Seed Extract
• Green Tea Extract (EGCG)
• Ginger Root Extract
• Glucuronolactone

Amino Acids

• L-Theanine
• L-Leucine
• L-Isoleucine

Vitamins and Minerals

• Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
• Niacin (as Niacinamide / Vitamin B3)
• Vitamin B5 (as Calcium Pantothenate)
• Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
• Biotin (Vitamin B7)
• Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)
• Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate)
• Chromium (as Chromium Chelate)

Ingredients

Carbonated Filtered Water, Citric Acid, Taurine, Guarana Seed Extract, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Green Tea Extract, Caffeine, Sucralose, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Glucuronolactone, Ginger Root Extract, Natural Flavor, Calcium Pantothenate, Acesulfame Potassium, Niacinamide, L-Theanine, L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Chromium Chelate, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin

• Zero sugar. No artificial colors. No aspartame. No high fructose corn syrup.
• Non-GMO. Vegan. Gluten free. Kosher.
• 16 fl oz per can. Sold in 12-packs.
• Do not exceed 1 can (1 serving) per day.
• Serve chilled.
• Flavors: Blue Crush, Watermelon Ice, Grape Slush, Dragonberry, and others
• Free shipping does not apply — liquid product exclusion at Get Yok'd
• Not for persons under 18, pregnant or nursing women, or individuals sensitive to caffeine.

Celsius Essentials vs. Celsius Original — What Changed

CELSIUS built its name on the original 12oz sparkling formula — 200mg caffeine, the MetaPlus blend, 7 essential vitamins, zero sugar. It is one of the best-selling energy drinks in the country and the product that established CELSIUS as the functional fitness energy drink category leader. Essentials is the 16oz performance evolution — same clean formula philosophy, four meaningful upgrades.†

The caffeine increase from 200mg to 270mg reflects the step-up from daily lifestyle energy to performance-focused pre-workout territory. At 270mg, Celsius Essentials sits above the threshold where caffeine's effects on athletic performance — strength output, endurance, reaction time, and time to exhaustion — are most consistently documented in the research literature. The 200mg in the original is appropriate for daily energy and cognitive function; the 270mg in Essentials is targeted at training sessions where caffeine's performance-enhancing effects are the primary objective.†

The amino acid additions are Essentials' most significant formulation differentiator from the original. L-Theanine is the most important of the three — the amino acid found naturally in green tea that modulates caffeine's stimulant effects at the neurological level, reducing the jitteriness and adrenergic overstimulation from high-dose caffeine while preserving and often enhancing the focus and alertness effects. The classic caffeine + theanine combination produces an alert, clear-headed focus state that is subjectively smoother than caffeine alone — relevant at the higher 270mg dose where raw caffeine's edge can become uncomfortable without theanine's moderating effect. L-Leucine and L-Isoleucine are two of the three branched-chain amino acids — the doses in Essentials are not functional sports nutrition doses, but their inclusion reflects CELSIUS's positioning of Essentials as a performance energy drink with amino acid presence rather than a pure stimulant beverage.†

The serving size increase from 12oz to 16oz positions Essentials directly against the 16oz cans of Monster, Bang, Reign, and Rockstar that dominate the mainstream energy drink cooler — giving Essentials competitive format parity while delivering a cleaner ingredient profile than most of its 16oz competitors.†

The MetaPlus Blend — CELSIUS's Thermogenic Foundation

MetaPlus is the proprietary blend that has been central to CELSIUS since its founding in 2004 and the basis of the six published university studies that CELSIUS cites in support of its formula. The blend combines Green Tea Extract (standardized for EGCG — Epigallocatechin gallate), Guarana Seed Extract, Ginger Root Extract, Taurine, and Glucuronolactone to support thermogenesis — the process by which the body's metabolic rate is elevated to burn more calories during physical activity.†

EGCG from green tea is the MetaPlus blend's primary thermogenic agent — a catechin polyphenol that inhibits the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), which normally breaks down norepinephrine. By inhibiting COMT, EGCG prolongs norepinephrine's lifespan in the synapse, extending the beta-adrenergic fat oxidation signal that norepinephrine produces. Caffeine and EGCG are synergistic in this mechanism — caffeine increases norepinephrine release, and EGCG prevents it from being degraded as quickly, producing a more sustained fat mobilization signal than either compound produces independently.†

Guarana Seed Extract provides a secondary caffeine source — the caffeine in guarana is complexed with tannins that slow its absorption relative to caffeine anhydrous, contributing to the sustained energy release that Celsius users report versus the sharper spike-and-crash of pure anhydrous caffeine formulas. Ginger Root contributes to digestion and GI comfort — relevant for a drink consumed before physical activity when GI tolerance is a practical consideration. Glucuronolactone is a naturally occurring compound involved in glucuronic acid metabolism; it is present in standard energy drink formulas for its alleged cognitive focus contribution.†

Celsius Essentials in the Get Yok'd Hydration and Energy Lineup

Get Yok'd carries Celsius Essentials alongside Ghost Energy (200mg natural caffeine), Ghost Hydration RTD (zero caffeine, 996mg electrolytes), and other RTD beverages. The three products cover different use cases without significant overlap. Ghost Energy is the 200mg natural caffeine lifestyle drink — lower stimulant load, licensed flavor collaborations, daily-use positioning. Celsius Essentials is the 270mg performance energy drink with MetaPlus thermogenic support — positioned for pre-workout and active lifestyle use at the higher caffeine level. Ghost Hydration RTD is the zero-caffeine electrolyte drink — appropriate for daily hydration with no stimulant contribution.†

For customers doing one training session per day and wanting a pre-workout beverage without mixing powder, Celsius Essentials is the strongest grab-and-go option in the cooler — 270mg of caffeine with L-Theanine for smooth energy, the MetaPlus thermogenic blend, and a genuinely clean label profile that competes with and typically exceeds the ingredient quality of Monster, Bang, and Reign at a comparable price point.†

Why Buy at Get Yok'd

• Real-time inventory across all five Southern California stores
• Available in Burbank, Glendale, Glendale Galleria, Pasadena, and North Hollywood
• Authorized retailer of CELSIUS
• One of the best loyalty programs in the supplement industry — earn rewards on every purchase
• Owned and operated by fitness enthusiasts who actually use what we sell

Important Usage Information

• Do not exceed 1 can (1 serving) per day
• Not recommended for persons under 18 years of age
• Not for pregnant or nursing women
• Not for individuals sensitive to caffeine
• Not for individuals with cardiovascular conditions, high blood pressure, or any heart condition
• Consult a physician before use if taking any medications or having any medical condition
• Contains Potassium Sorbate (preservative)
• Serve chilled. Store in a cool, dry place.
• Free shipping does not apply — liquid product exclusion at Get Yok'd

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.