AriZona RX ENERGY HERBAL TONIC
Released in 2001, RX ENERGY HERBAL TONIC is one of the drinks from the "RX Series" by AriZona, the leading American non-carbonated iced tea brand. Currently, the RX Series has been discontinued, and RX ENERGY HERBAL TONIC is the only product that has retained the RX name and continues to be sold.
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AriZona RX ENERGY HERBAL TONIC
| Manufacturer | AriZona |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Price | 1.4 USD |
| Flavor | Orange、Tropical citrus、Mango |
| Total rating | ★★★☆☆ |
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Flavor of AriZona RX ENERGY HERBAL TONIC
Opening the can, a fresh orange aroma bursts out. The scent is of real orange pulp, giving a refreshing impression that promises a pleasant taste. Let's take a sip and find out.
Upon taking a sip, the main flavor of gentle orange sweetness unfolds, complemented by a soft, fresh sweetness from a tropical fruit mix of mango, papaya, and others. There is no sourness or bitterness, and the flavor is not too strong—it's simply natural and delicious.
Although the fruit juice content is only 10%, the gentle sweetness and the flavor of freshly grated fruit come through. The drink also offers a slight fruitiness as it goes down, reminiscent of the fruit juices enjoyed during breakfast at a tropical hotel. The lack of carbonation enhances the richness of the flavor.
Considering the image of AriZona Tea and the use of green tea, some may be concerned about the presence of tea flavor, but AriZona RX ENERGY HERBAL TONIC does not have any tea leaf taste. It’s purely a fresh orange tropical fruit juice.
Despite its old-fashioned and classic packaging design, the taste inside is vibrant with fresh fruit flavors. This contrast between appearance and taste seems to leave many people surprised, and this sentiment can be found frequently online.
Energy Ingredients of AriZona RX ENERGY HERBAL TONIC
It contains caffeine (amount unspecified), guarana, ginseng, Siberian ginseng (eleuthero), Schisandra, and vitamins A, C, and E. The energy ingredients that were commonly seen in the early 2000s are still present today.
The 10% fruit juice breakdown includes pear, mango, and lemon.
Design of AriZona RX ENERGY HERBAL TONIC
The design features a calm yellow can with an old illustration of a runner, giving it a unique and distinct vibe. Originally, the RX series was sold in glass bottles, and the label design on the bottles was carried over to the current cans.
This is the design from around 2009 when the can type was first released.
The design is almost the same, but a major difference is the main image area, which was mirror silver in the past.
The content has remained consistent and has been incorporated into the current design. This older design was quickly changed to the current one after the product was released.
The runner illustration, which was previously on the left side of the can, is now stretched across the entire can. As a result, the left part of the runner illustration is now completely cut off and no longer visible.
Interesting Features of AriZona RX
On the back, there is a note that says, "Not a medicine, but a food," which is interesting.
This historic tea brand is sold in the regular soft drink section of stores, and most people would buy it without thinking it's anything like a medicine. But why does it include this note? Let’s explore this.
RX Mark, Signifying Prescription
The "RX" in "AriZona RX ENERGY" stands for "prescription," and the mark—where the "R" and "X" are shifted and connected—is actually the prescription symbol itself.
Pharmacy’s Green Cross Symbol
Additionally, to the right of the AriZona logo, there’s the green cross, the symbol of a pharmacy.
These design elements create the feeling of something that might "actually work," and it’s likely that the note on the back serves to clarify this intended visual message. The warning itself almost seems like part of the design, adding to the theatrical effect.
The Glass Bottle and Label Designs Evoking Medicine
Currently, AriZona RX ENERGY HERBAL TONIC is sold individually, but there were originally five flavors in the AriZona RX series.
The product names were RX ENERGY, RX STRESS, RX HEALTH, RX MEMORY, and RX POWER. Just from the names, they suggest a feeling of improving one's condition.
When it was first released, it was packaged in a medicine-like glass bottle. Later, it was sold in large cans, gallon bottles, and PET bottles. The RX series has since been discontinued, and only AriZona RX ENERGY HERBAL TONIC remains for continued sale.
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