28 BLACK HONIGMELONE

Posted on January 16, 2024 | Last updated January 30, 2025

Released in March 2023, 28 BLACK HONIGMELONE is a flavor launched for the summer season.

This flavor is inspired by the honeydew melon, a popular summer fruit in Germany. Despite the name, it is said to have a refreshing, light taste. What kind of flavor has 28 BLACK crafted from this fruit? Let's dive into the review.

28 BLACK HONIGMELONE

Manufacturer	28 BLACK
Country of Origin	Germany
Price	1.6 EUR
Flavor	Melon
Total rating	★★☆☆☆

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In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 8,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of 28 BLACK HONIGMELONE

When opening the can, a sweet and sour scent, reminiscent of ume (Japanese plum), fills the air. Hmm, is this melon? If you are expecting a melon flavor, the scent might disappoint you right from the start... Let's take a sip.
Flavor of 28 BLACK HONIGMELONE
Upon tasting, a sweet and sour, ume-like flavor with strong acidity spreads. Not only does the scent, but the taste as well, does not resemble melon at all.

Typically, melon flavors are expressed with a sweet, mellow taste or a light sweetness with a slightly grassy aroma. However, 28 BLACK HONIGMELONE doesn’t have that melon-like taste... The strong acidity and almost zero sweetness make it quite unappealing.

In Germany, "Honigmelone" is a variety of melon with a light sweetness and a refreshing flavor, quite different from the sweet melons that Japanese people might expect. However, 28 BLACK HONIGMELONE tastes more like a sour ume flavor than anything resembling melon.

For Japanese consumers, it might feel more like a ume soda with strong acidity rather than a melon-flavored drink.

Energy Ingredients of 28 BLACK HONIGMELONE

Energy Ingredients of 28 BLACK HONIGMELONE
Contains 80mg of caffeine, ginseng, and guarana.

Design of 28 BLACK HONIGMELONE

The pale green, reminiscent of melon, is beautiful, and the contrast between the black and light melon green gives a luxurious feel.
Design of 28 BLACK HONIGMELONE
The exterior gives a very rich impression, but it feels like the flavor does not match the appearance.