So yes, I hate coffee but I need something to wake me up some mornings. Give me your energy drink suggestions and in a day or two I will buy everything and try it all. I will probably hate most of your suggestions because I'm super picky about drinks.
Oh, also whatever you suggest it shouldn't be milk based. That's actually one of the reasons I disqualified coffee. Sugar is of no concern because I'm already underweight.
You can always just drink coffee black. If it's too bitter for you, try to find a blend that's lighter.
Otherwise, my advice is just to incorporate caffeine pills into your diet. At the same dosage, they're no more harmful for you than a cup of coffee. Just take the pill, crush it up, and mix it with your morning OJ.
The only reason I don't recommend typical energy drinks is because they're unhealthy as forget. You're basically drinking stuffloads of sugar, plus way more energy-inducing compounds than you actually need. A 200mg caffeine pill plus OJ is far safer.