C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY

Posted on March 12, 2023 | Last updated February 1, 2025

C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY
Released in September 2021, C4 ENERGY launched its first collaboration series with the incredibly famous candy brand "STARBURST," offering four different flavors simultaneously. This time, I’ll be reviewing the strawberry flavor.

C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY

Manufacturer	Nutrabolt
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2.99 USD
Flavor	Strawberry、Plum、Sugar, Syrup, and Candy
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 C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY

Upon opening the can, I noticed a sweet cotton candy-like aroma that brings to mind a slight resemblance to Monster Ultra.
Flavor of C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY
When I took a sip, I experienced a sweet and sour plum and raspberry-like flavor. The sweetness and tartness were noticeable, but the drink felt very light and gave off a playful vibe, without any indication that it's a zero-sugar product.

The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, making it easy to drink even in a fitness setting despite the candy-like flavor.

Although it’s marketed as strawberry flavor, it doesn’t resemble the strawberry taste that many Japanese people might expect. This is likely because the distinct strawberry scent is missing. However, this flavor isn’t about delivering a fruity punch, but rather about offering a unique taste that pairs well with the STARBURST collaboration. So, even without the guilt of sugar, this flavor stands out on its own.

Energy Ingredients of C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY

Energy Ingredients of C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY
It contains 200mg of caffeine, beta-alanine, and acetyl-l-tyrosine, providing the same energy ingredients as C4's original line.

Design of C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY

The design features the original C4 ENERGY series layout with its main yellow color and the pink flavor color, complemented by the STARBURST logo and flavor name on the front for an easy-to-recognize collaboration design.
Design of C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY
On the side of the can, you’ll find individual STARBURST candies depicted, making the STARBURST and C4 ENERGY collaboration clear and noticeable.

C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY
As this collaboration with STARBURST is C4 ENERGY’s first collaboration, the design is simple yet effectively showcases the co-branded branding, which makes for a very favorable impression.

On the back, you’ll find ingredients like “carnosine” and “beta power” listed, just like the original C4 ENERGY series.
Design of C4 ENERGY STARBURST STRAWBERRY
It’s great that, despite the sweet candy-like flavor, you can enjoy this STARBURST collaboration even while on a diet, thanks to the zero sugar and fitness-oriented ingredients.