ZÛN: Zun Lite

As far as the diet energy drink category goes, ZUN Lite has one of the more unique approaches. Specifically, the product uses a blend of agave syrup, ace-k, and sucralose, which keeps the calories at only 30 per can and still manages to deliver a pretty nice level of sweetness. Functionally, the product blends caffeine (75mg per 8 oz.), coenzyme Q10, choline, and taurine to create a formulation that’s designed for both energy and cognitive benefits. Our biggest issue with what they’ve created is the bright blue color of the liquid -- it’s very unnatural and unappealing for us. The 16 oz. can packaging is an addition to their 12 oz. proprietary rocket ship bottle. While it’s definitely not as eye catching or memorable, it’s a nice design, at least as far as 16 oz. energy drinks go. On a positive note, the design feels more polished and the graphics look cleaner than what we remember of the bottle (this could just be a technical difference of printing on a concave surface with the bottle). Overall, an enjoyable product but we prefer its bottled counterpart