AriZona ENERGY Mucho Mango
In March 2024, AriZona launched its energy drink series in several European countries with two flavors released simultaneously, including AriZona ENERGY Mucho Mango.
This product is the energy drink version of the same-name beverage sold as a regular item in the U.S. market. I found out it was being released in Poland, so I made sure to grab one during a summer trip to the country.
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AriZona ENERGY Mucho Mango
| Manufacturer | AriZona EU |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | EU |
| Price | 6.9 PLN |
| Flavor | Orange、Mango |
| Total rating | ★★★★☆ |
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 AriZona ENERGY Mucho Mango
Opening the can releases a concentrated, sweet and tangy mango scent, reminiscent of dried mango with an intense sweetness and flavor. Let’s take a sip.
Upon tasting, the initial strong fragrance is replaced by a smooth, light mouthfeel with a mango flavor. I had expected a heavier, more concentrated high-fruit-juice flavor, but it surprised me with a clearer taste, for better or worse.
The acidity is mild, with a gentle sweetness from the mango, and a slight bitterness from the natural orange sweetness and fruit pulp and fibers lingering in the aftertaste, creating a fresh squeezed fruit sensation.
It’s refreshing and easy to drink, with the deliciousness of the fruit, yet it doesn’t leave a heavy sweetness or artificial flavor lingering, making it easy to finish the 500ml can in one go.
Despite the striking can design, the flavor gives off a light, refreshing fruit juice vibe, making it the kind of drink I’d enjoy with breakfast. If price weren’t an issue, I’d definitely consider keeping it on hand for repeat purchases.
Energy Ingredients of AriZona ENERGY Mucho Mango
It contains 75mg of caffeine. The drink also includes fruit juices, with 5.24% pear juice, 0.13% lemon juice, and 4.7% mango juice.
Although it does contain green tea extract, the taste and aroma don’t reveal it, and it feels like a very small, almost symbolic addition due to AriZona’s product characteristics.
Design of AriZona ENERGY Mucho Mango
The design features a Native American buffalo skull motif. With a black base color, it creates a striking, somewhat eerie impression.
This buffalo skull design appears to be a modified version of the AriZona Mucho Mango design from the U.S., adapted for the European energy drink version.
Additionally, flowers resembling cherry or plum blossoms are scattered, which are the signature flowers of AriZona Green Tea. This combination of the buffalo skull and flowers is unique to the EU version of AriZona ENERGY.
In Europe, these two flavors were released simultaneously.
The price was a bit high, which raised concerns. I suspect it didn’t sell very well... But, on the bright side, I was lucky to find it in Poland several months after the release in the summer, perhaps because of its higher price point.
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