The blend

Energy and focus without the crash.

The hero isn't caffeine alone. It's 100 mg of caffeine with 50 mg of L-theanine, the most-studied pairing in energy, plus 50 mg of Cognizin® citicoline and vitamins D3 + K2. Caffeine brings the lift; L-theanine smooths the edges; Cognizin® is the cognitive half of the blend. Focused, calm energy that ends clean instead of dropping you at 2pm.

Strive Performance Summit Mint can

The proof

Verify every number yourself.

100mg
caffeine, disclosed to the milligram
6
actives, every dose on the label
0
proprietary blends

Doses are per pouch and printed on the can. Every flavor is third-party lab tested, and we publish the Certificate of Analysis.

The mechanism

Caffeine brings the lift. L-theanine keeps it.

Caffeine (anhydrous)

100 mg

Fast-acting caffeine that supports energy and alertness.

Onset

Fast-acting, felt in 10–15 minutes.

L-Theanine

50 mg

Supports calm, focused energy and steady attention.

Onset

Comes on in the same window, smoothing the curve.

Cognizin® Citicoline

50 mg

Clinically studied nootropic that supports cognitive function.

Onset

Rides along with the acute lift.

Caffeine alone spikes faster and higher, then drops. Paired with L-theanine, the peak comes in lower — and holds, instead of crashing.

Perceived energy over time: caffeine alone versus caffeine with L-theanineA dashed, receded curve for caffeine alone spikes near thirty minutes then crashes. A filled, bolder curve for 100 mg caffeine + 50 mg L-theanine rises to a lower peak and holds it — the shaded span marks where it stays above the caffeine-alone line after the crash.
015 min1 hr3 hr5 hr
Caffeine alone100 mg caffeine + 50 mg L-theanine
Fig.1 — Illustrative. Onset and duration vary by individual.
  • Caffeine alone spikes within about 30 minutes, then falls off sharply.
  • 100 mg caffeine + 50 mg L-theanine reaches a lower peak and holds a long plateau, staying above the caffeine-alone curve after the crash.

How the lift unfolds

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The formula

Six actives, every dose.

100 mgEnergy

Caffeine (anhydrous)

Fast-acting caffeine that supports energy and alertness.

50 mgFocus

L-Theanine

Supports calm, focused energy and steady attention.

50 mgCognitive

Cognizin® Citicoline

Clinically studied nootropic that supports cognitive function.

Foundation

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
15 mcg (75% DV)
Vitamin K2 (MK-7)
50 mcg (42% DV)
Zinc (Lactate or Gluconate)
3 mg (27% DV) · 0.6 mg (5% DV) in Wintergreen

BioPerine® black pepper extract rides along to aid absorption. It’s listed in full below, not counted as an active.

Sourcing & testing

Named sources, tested by a third party.

Three Certificates of Analysis from Swift Laboratory, fanned, one for each Strive flavor.

Cognizin® is a branded, clinically-researched form of citicoline from Kyowa, with self-affirmed GRAS status. We use the trademarked form so the ingredient is identifiable and traceable, not a generic powder in a proprietary blend.

Research references are available on request. The lift comes on gradually and holds steady rather than spiking.

Other ingredients
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), Sucralose, Vegetable Glycerin, Mannitol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, BioPerine® (Black Pepper Fruit Extract), Water. Vegetable Glycerin is in Summit Mint and Peak Berry only. Wintergreen omits it.
Testing & COA
Every flavor is third-party lab tested, and we publish the Certificate of Analysis. See our testing & COA.

Answers

Common questions.

Do caffeine and L-theanine work together?
Yes. Caffeine and L-theanine are the most-studied energy pairing. Taken together they support focused, calm energy. Strive uses 100 mg caffeine with 50 mg L-theanine in every pouch.
How long does a Strive pouch take to work?
Most people feel a Strive pouch in about 10–15 minutes, with a gradual lift rather than a spike.
What is citicoline / Cognizin®?
Cognizin® is a branded form of citicoline, a nutrient found in the brain. Strive includes 50 mg per pouch to support cognitive function as part of the blend.
What's in a Strive pouch?
Each pouch has 100 mg caffeine, 50 mg L-theanine and 50 mg Cognizin® citicoline, plus vitamin D3, vitamin K2 (MK-7) and zinc. Every dose is printed on the label.

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