28 BLACK HANF

Posted on January 15, 2024 | Last updated January 30, 2025

28 BLACK HANF, which contains hemp, was released in December 2019 in Germany.

During this time, several energy drinks with hemp were launched by various brands in Germany, many of them as limited edition products to ride the global trend. However, 28 BLACK HANF surprised everyone by becoming a long-selling product.

28 BLACK HANF

Manufacturer	28 BLACK
Country of Origin	Germany
Price	1.5 EUR
Flavor	HEMP & CBD、Citrus fruit
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 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of 28 BLACK HANF

When opened, a strong, grassy leaf scent wafts out. It's similar to the fragrance of a fruit tea made with tea leaves from existing energy drinks. The liquid itself is a slightly cloudy citrus fruit color, with red powder floating inside.
Flavor of 28 BLACK HANF
When you take a sip, the flavor is a mix of citrus fruits like grapefruit, lemon, lime, passion fruit, and orange, with a grassy tea leaf scent enveloping everything.

The citrus fruit flavor is surprisingly well done, offering a fresh, burst of fruity goodness. The aftertaste leaves a refreshing tang with a slight astringent taste. Even though there’s no actual fruit juice, you can enjoy a solid fruit sensation, which is impressive in terms of quality.

However, the tea leaf-like aroma, which is likely intended to evoke hemp, is very strong and has a presence so potent that it can be smelled just by leaving the drink in a glass.

Whether you enjoy this tea leaf scent or find it interfering with the citrus fruit taste depends on personal preference.

Since it’s stated that the drink has a "hemp flavor," this aroma might have been necessary for this hemp-infused energy drink. By the way, it’s unclear whether this tea leaf-like scent comes from real hemp.

Energy Ingredients of 28 BLACK HANF

Energy Ingredients of 28 BLACK HANF
It contains 80mg of caffeine. 28 BLACK HANF seems to include a hemp extract with reduced cannabinoids. While it’s not exactly clear what this entails, it’s stated that it does not contain THC or CBD, so it seems to be more about enjoying the hemp flavor rather than expecting any special effects.

Design of 28 BLACK HANF

The design follows the common 28 BLACK series style, with leaves depicted, making the product name and concept easily identifiable.
Design of 28 BLACK HANF
The green and pink combination initially gives the impression of a "vibe," but since the drink is a citrus tropical fruit flavor, it also seems like a mix of tropical and hemp colors.

Given the bold design and the distinctive flavor, I thought this might be a short-lived product. However, I was surprised to see that it continues to be sold as a regular product. 28 BLACK HANF isn't priced significantly higher than other varieties, so if you're in Germany, definitely pick up a can and give it a try.