The Journal
Energy science, mixology, and clean-label guides — written to actually answer the question, not bury it.

Energy & Ingredients.

What's in the bottle and why — caffeine science, functional actives, and clean-label ingredients.

October 15, 2026 5 min

Bigger Budgets Don't Make a Better Energy Drink. Better Ingredients Do.

FAMUS co-founder Lee Killingsworth explains why ingredient sourcing, research, and the choice of Suntheanine mattered more than a bigger marketing budget.

June 23, 2026 1 min

Why FAMUS Chose a Formula Without Taurine

A closer look at the ingredient choices behind FAMUS, including natural caffeine sources, L-theanine and elevATP®.

April 7, 2026 2 min

What Is Yuzu? The Japanese Citrus Behind FAMUS's Signature Brightness

Yuzu is a rare Japanese citrus prized by chefs for tasting like lemon, mandarin, and grapefruit at once. Here's why it's in every FAMUS bottle.

March 3, 2026 1 min

Why Is There Fiber in My Energy Drink? Prebiotics, Explained

FAMUS has 9–16g of fiber per bottle. Here's what prebiotic fiber is and why it is part of the recipe.

February 24, 2026 1 min

Erythritol, Explained: How FAMUS Gets Sweet With 0g Added Sugar

Erythritol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol with very few calories. Here's how it is made and why FAMUS uses it.

February 10, 2026 2 min

Yerba Maté 101: South America's Favorite Natural Energy Source

Yerba maté delivers caffeine plus theobromine for a famously smooth lift. A guide to the plant, the tradition, and why FAMUS brews with it.

February 3, 2026 1 min

Why FAMUS Pairs L-Theanine With Caffeine

L-theanine is a tea-leaf amino acid included alongside the natural caffeine sources in FAMUS.

January 27, 2026 1 min

What Is elevATP®? An Ingredient in the FAMUS Blend

A plain-language look at elevATP®, the branded peat-and-apple ingredient included in both FAMUS flavors.

January 20, 2026 2 min

Coffee Berry: The Overlooked Fruit Behind Cleaner Caffeine

Coffee berry — the fruit around the coffee bean — delivers natural caffeine plus polyphenols. Here's why it's becoming the premium caffeine source.

January 13, 2026 1 min

What Is Natural Caffeine? Coffee Berry vs. Synthetic, Explained

Natural caffeine comes from plants like coffee berry and yerba maté. Here's how it differs from synthetic caffeine — and why the source matters.