Caffe MONSTER VANILLA
In 2018, the new vanilla flavor from the Caffe MONSTER coffee series was released. It's a premium coffee energy drink in a glass bottle.
Monster Energy, which had been gradually entering the coffee market since 2017, began its full-scale push in 2018. The introduction of coffee energy drinks in glass bottles made a big impact in the U.S.
Caffe MONSTER VANILLA
| Manufacturer | MONSTER ENERGY |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Price | 3.29 USD |
| Flavor | Coffee |
| Total rating | ★★★☆☆ |
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 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.
Flavor of Caffe MONSTER VANILLA
It’s a milk-based coffee with a subdued sweetness. To put it simply, it’s like Japanese coffee milk, but with the bitterness of the coffee completely removed.
The sweetness is toned down compared to North American coffee, making it easy to drink, but it still has a creamy texture that feels satisfying and definitely rich in taste. Despite that, it’s sweet enough that even those who usually don’t like milk-based sweetness might be able to enjoy it. This could be an easy-to-drink sweetness for almost anyone.
If you’re used to drinking sweeter coffee, you might find it a little underwhelming, but it’s creamy with just the right amount of heaviness, so it shouldn’t be a bad experience.
I always think “If it’s a coffee series, it should taste more like coffee,” but putting that aside, it’s tasty. I think this sweetness could be refreshing on a tiring day.
The taste was quite good, but the solid matter inside was quite something Σ(´∀｀；)
There are some solid particles inside… I noticed this the day before reviewing, and I shook it multiple times to get rid of as many solid particles as possible, but it was still this clumpy. I don’t think there’s a quality issue, but this happened even after shaking it well. There are also many powdery solid particles. If you're sensitive to this, you might not be able to drink it.
Energy Ingredients of Caffe MONSTER VANILLA
It contains 150mg of caffeine, taurine, and 10mg of Hawaiian coffee berry. The text on the ingredient label has a rough texture with some bumps. It's not just a regular sticker—it has a rich feel, which gives a sense of quality (*´艸｀*)
The coffee berry, often called a superfood, is rich in polyphenols and is said to have high antioxidant properties. It’s sometimes touted as having “several times the effect of acai,” and I think it’s interesting how new superfoods are constantly emerging and becoming popular!
Design of Caffe MONSTER VANILLA
It’s labeled as "Energy Coffee," not just "Energy Drink."
The design is excellent, giving off the vibe of a delicious coffee drink, but the inside is a sweet North American-style coffee. I think the design would be a perfect match if the flavor was a little more coffee-like.
The cap is the type that opens by releasing pressure when you twist it.
This cap seals tightly, so if you can’t finish it in one go, you can close it again and store it in the fridge, but...
Even if it seems tightly closed, it may not be perfectly sealed, as it can still leak if not securely fastened.
If you store it horizontally in the fridge, it could leak like this, so it’s better to drink it all at once or store it vertically (^_^;)
Comparing the U.S. and Canadian Versions of Caffe MONSTER VANILLA
Six months after the release of Caffe MONSTER in the U.S., a similar glass-bottle version of Caffe MONSTER was released in Canada. So far, the Caffe MONSTER series has been launched in two North American countries. Let’s compare the U.S. and Canadian versions of Caffe MONSTER VANILLA.
The color is almost the same, but the Canadian version is a bit lighter.
The Canadian version is thinner and lighter than the U.S. version. The sweetness is more subdued, and you can barely taste the coffee flavor. The difference is small, but when you drink them alternately, it’s clear that the U.S. version is richer and sweeter (though still sweet enough for someone who doesn’t like very sweet drinks).
By the way, there are no solid particles in the Canadian version. If you're going to drink it, you might prefer the Canadian one!
I wonder if the taste or ingredients affect the formation of solid particles.
As for energy ingredients, the Canadian version has more caffeine—161mg compared to the U.S. version's 150mg—but less taurine, at 500mg compared to 1000mg. The amount of coffee berry is the same at 10mg.
The front label of the Canadian version is slightly longer.
This is due to the inclusion of both English and French, which takes up extra space.
Among the Caffe MONSTER series, I personally found the vanilla flavor the easiest to drink. However, it’s a bit pricey, so I probably wouldn’t buy it again (^_^;)
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