C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU

Posted on February 20, 2024 | Last updated January 29, 2025

In January 2023, the C4 SMART ENERGY series was relaunched in 355ml slim cans with three flavors simultaneously. The flavor I'm reviewing this time is C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU.

C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU

Manufacturer	Nutrabolt
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2.99 USD
Flavor	Orange, Citrus fruit, Yuzu
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 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU

When opened, a citrusy, bitter fragrance of citrus fruits spreads. There is a slight powdery scent, typical of C4, which is noticeable, but... let's take a sip.
Flavor of C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU
When I take a sip, the main flavor is a mildly bitter, citrusy taste with very little sweetness and a slight acidity. It tastes more like a flavored water with citrus fruit flavors than enjoying the fruity flavors of orange or yuzu.

As I expected from the scent, there is also a slight chemical aftertaste, which lingers and is reminiscent of the powdery flavor typical of C4. This gives it a somewhat unpleasant aftertaste, which feels like it disrupts the complex citrus fruit mix flavor.

On the other hand, if it was intentionally made to enjoy the chemical, supplement-like flavor rather than a natural blood orange and yuzu taste, it could be said to successfully recreate a chemical supplement flavor both in taste and scent.

Energy Ingredients of C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU

Energy Ingredients of C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU
Contains 200mg of caffeine, Cognizin citicoline, and acetyl-L-tyrosine. These ingredients are completely brain-focused.

Although the volume has decreased from 473ml to 355ml, the energy ingredients' amounts remain the same. Now you can replenish energy with a smaller amount.

Design of C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU

Design of C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU
The 355ml slim can has a matte texture, with the flavor color gradient forming a beautiful and distinctive shape. It gives a colorful impression, but the white text, including the C4 logo, creates a clean and smart look.

Design of C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU
The back of the can also has a white background for the ingredients description, maintaining a balanced amount of space and overall giving a neat and tidy impression.

This is the C4 SMART ENERGY series, released with three flavors simultaneously.
Design of C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU
In 2023, when C4 SMART ENERGY was relaunched in 355ml, it was also the year when the CELSIUS series expanded its market share the most.

It is interesting to see this hardcore fitness energy drink brand entering the young, health-conscious scene, which was pioneered by CELSIUS.
Design of C4 SMART ENERGY BLOOD ORANGE YUZU
When I travel to the U.S. several times a year, I notice the incredible rise of CELSIUS. Major brands' displays, which were once dominant, are now shrinking as CELSIUS is rapidly gaining ground. Consequently, other major brands besides C4 have started releasing new 355ml products, and it is clear that the success of CELSIUS is the driving force behind this trend.

While C4 maintains its original series in the 473ml size, it seems to be testing the revamped slim-can C4 SMART ENERGY as a series targeting a more health-conscious crowd. I'm looking forward to more flavor expansions in the future.