ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE

Posted on October 7, 2025 | Last updated October 8, 2025

ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE
This is my review of ZONe PASSION SPARKLE, a tea-aid flavored energy drink released exclusively through Don Quijote group stores on October 7, 2025.

This time, it’s a lightly carbonated tea-based energy drink inspired by Taiwanese tea-aid. Let’s dive into the review.

ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE

Manufacturer	Suntory foods
Country of Origin	Japan
Price	198 JPY
Flavor	Tea、Apple、Passionfruit
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 ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE

When I opened the can, a fruity aroma burst out along with a subtle hint of tea leaves, giving off the scent of a refreshing fruit tea. Let’s give it a try.
Flavor of ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE
As I took a sip, a gentle fruit tea flavor spread across my mouth — a light and pleasant blend of sweet apple and tropical fruits like passion fruit with just the right amount of tartness.

The mild carbonation adds a refreshing kick, making it surprisingly easy to drink for something that contains quite a bit of sugar.

As shown on the package, pouring it over plenty of ice enhances its crispness, bringing out a beautifully refreshing throat feel and making the flavor shine even more.
Flavor of ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE
It tastes good both chilled and at room temperature, but personally, I prefer it with ice. Although it was released in autumn, the flavor feels perfect for summer, and I can’t help but wonder how long it will stay in production.

Energy Ingredients of ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE

Energy Ingredients of ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE
It contains 75mg of caffeine and 400mg of arginine.

Its light and smooth drinkability makes it easy to overindulge, but it’s worth keeping in mind that it does contain a fair amount of sugar.

Design of ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE

ZONe PASSION SPARKLE is inspired by Taiwanese tea-aid, featuring Chinese characters that read “好天心躍” (meaning “heart dances on a good day”), giving it a distinctly exotic atmosphere.
Design of ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE
The red bottle cap might have been intended to reflect a Taiwanese-inspired color scheme, but when looking at the can as a whole, the red cap stands out awkwardly and gives a somewhat scattered impression.

Design of ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE
The product name “PASSION SPARKLE” isn’t printed on the front of the can; it appears only in small letters on the back as “ZONe ENERGY PASSION SPARKLE.” Just looking at the front, quite a few people might mistake it for “ZONe TEA ADE.”