Monster Energy

Product Type:Functional: Recovery and Hangover; Container: 16 oz Can
BevNET Review: Rather than calling it “Rooibos” or “Red” tea (those wouldn’t fit with the way Monster does things), they’ve called this blend of red and black tea “Rojo.” And inside this can, there’s a fairly pleasant tasting blend of red and black tea, which has been enhanced with cranberry juice (for flavor), coconut water, and a host of energy ingredients. Our only issue with the formulation is the slight aftertaste, which appears to be from the added quercetin or other functional ingredients. Functionally, the product has electrolytes and energy as its primary benefits and it seems to deliver on both of these. Packaging is has the black base color that is typical of all Monster’s products and a reddish accent color has been used as well. This is definitely a good match for the product’s name and formulation. All in all, this is a well executed line extension to the Monster Rehab brand.

Product Type:Functional: Recovery and Hangover; Container: 16 oz Can
BevNET Review: The Protean + Energy variety of Monster Rehab is a very interesting product that has virtually every functional ingredient imaginable. The name, Protean, is a play on protein, both of which are in this drink (15g of protein and white and black teas). Some of the other ingredient highlights include coconut water, quercetin, acai extract, yerba mate, vitamins, amino acids, and caffeine. From a flavor perspective, it’s actually quite good, with a pleasant tasting tea flavor that has been sweetened and flavored with some sort of citrus flavoring. It’s sweetened with sugar and ace-k, which helps keep the calories to only 100 per can. The protein has no effect on the flavor, which is something that has been an issue for many protein drinks in the past. Packaging is easily recognizable as part of the Monster Energy lineup, but given how many products make up the Monster line, consumers will have to examine the can closely to figure out which variety this is. Overall, a very enjoyable addition to the lineup and it excels as both an energy and protein drink.