BURN ORIGINAL

Posted on November 5, 2025 | Last updated December 10, 2025

BURN ORIGINAL was launched when the brand became part of the Monster Energy family, after previously being under Coca-Cola.

During the Coca-Cola period, the main product was the Red Berry flavor, which has since been discontinued. BURN ORIGINAL became the main product after the rebranding under Monster Energy.

BURN ORIGINAL

Manufacturer	ENERGY BEVERAGES
Country of Origin	Poland
Price	3.99 PLN
Flavor	classic flavor
Total rating	★★☆☆☆

Author information Author: Energy Drink-kun

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 BURN ORIGINAL

When opened, the sweet aroma of a classic energy drink flavor bursts out. The liquid also has the yellow color typical of a classic flavor. Let's give it a taste.
Flavor of BURN ORIGINAL
On the palate, it has a light, sweet classic flavor with no acidity, and a gentle, smooth texture. It offers a mild taste, quite different from the fiery image of BURN's flame design.

Compared to typical classic flavors, BURN ORIGINAL's soft, non-punchy texture may feel somewhat underwhelming to some.

"Drinkability" and "lack of impact" are two sides of the same coin, and impressions can vary greatly depending on the person.

The acidity is very weak, and the rich aroma typical of classic flavors is also subdued. As a result, the aftertaste and lingering flavor are subtle, which may leave a slight sense of incompleteness.

As a classic flavor, it lacks a sense of fullness, and both taste and aroma feel somewhat middling. It left me thinking that I probably wouldn’t repeat it.

Energy Ingredients of BURN ORIGINAL

Energy Ingredients of BURN ORIGINAL
Contains 80mg of caffeine, 1000mg of taurine, 12mg of guarana, and inositol.

BURN ORIGINAL is half-sugar, with less than half the sugar content of a typical energy drink. This explains the lack of fullness in the drinking experience. While the low-sugar, low-calorie profile is a plus, the flavor quality does not fully match the expectation.

Design of BURN ORIGINAL

BURN’s brand colors of black and red, continuing from the Coca-Cola era.
Design of BURN ORIGINAL
After joining the Monster Energy family, the flame design changed as if the brand had been rebranded.

On the back, an energy poem and a catchphrase were added after the brand became part of Monster Energy.
Design of BURN ORIGINAL
It’s a bit disappointing that, under Monster Energy, the back layout of every brand tends to adopt a design similar to Monster Energy itself. If brand-specific touches and details were preserved, fans from the Coca-Cola era could enjoy it a bit more.