Caffeine pouches deliver a fast hit – and hidden risks

Dipa Kamdar

Caffeine pouches deliver a fast hit – and hidden risks

Dipa Kamdar

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Abstract

A new caffeine craze is brewing on social media – no kettle required. Caffeine pouches promise a fast, discreet hit of energy without the faff of brewing coffee or cracking open an energy drink. But while they may look like a harmless pick-me-up, experts warn they carry real risks, especially for teenagers and people with underlying health conditions.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	Conversation Media Group
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2025

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health
caffeine
coffee
social media trends

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Sachês de cafeína proporcionam efeito rápido, mas trazem riscos
Translated title of the contribution: Caffeine pouches deliver a fast hit – and hidden risksKamdar, D., 8 Oct 2025, The Conversation.
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Caffeine pouches deliver a fast hit – and hidden risks

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Sachês de cafeína proporcionam efeito rápido, mas trazem riscos

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