X RAY ENERGY ORIGINAL

Posted on January 2, 2021 | Last updated February 6, 2025

X RAY ENERGY ORIGINAL
X RAY Energy Drink is a budget-friendly energy drink brand from Denmark, primarily sold in Nordic countries. This review covers the original X RAY energy drink from 2013.

X RAY ENERGY ORIGINAL

Manufacturer	HARBOE
Country of Origin	Denmark
Price	2.8 JPY
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.

Watered-down Classic Flavor

The drink has a beautiful champagne color and a subtle sweet, classic scent.
X RAY ENERGY ORIGINAL
When you take a sip, the soft sweetness gives you a classic flavor, with a watery, smooth texture that doesn’t linger. A slight bitterness is left in the aftertaste, which personally feels disappointing (ヽ´ω`).

The gentle and sweet flavor fades quickly in the aftertaste, leaving a bitter note that ruins the experience for me.

Energy Ingredients of X RAY ORIGINAL

X RAY ENERGY ORIGINAL
Contains 40mg of caffeine. For some reason, this specific version distributed in Denmark has significantly less caffeine. Typically, X RAY contains about 78mg per 250ml.

Design of X RAY ORIGINAL

The design features matte black and silver curves, with a large X in the logo. This particular design is from 2013.
X RAY ENERGY ORIGINAL
It doesn’t look as tacky in photos, but it feels cheap in person (^-^;).

In 2014, the X RAY series was updated with a simpler matte black design. Available in various sizes, including 250ml, 330ml, 500ml, and 500ml PET bottles. It's rare to find a budget brand with such a comprehensive lineup.