bang BLACK CHERRY BLAST SWEET ICE TEA

Posted on January 27, 2023 | Last updated February 1, 2025

bang BLACK CHERRY BLAST SWEET ICE TEA
Released in the summer of 2021, the Black Cherry Blast joins the bang energy drink tea series. It features a black cherry tea flavor. Alongside it, another new release in the same tea series, bang WYLDIN' WATERMELON SWEET ICE TEA, was launched.

The bang tea series is known for delivering outstanding flavors with zero sugar and zero calories, so there’s a lot of anticipation for this new addition.

bang BLACK CHERRY BLAST SWEET ICE TEA

Manufacturer	VPX
Country of Origin	USA
Price	289 JPY
Flavor	Tea、Cherry
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 bang BLACK CHERRY BLAST SWEET ICE TEA

When opening the can, a sweet and tangy cherry aroma is released. The bang series is known for its strong tea scent, but with the bang BLACK CHERRY BLAST SWEET ICE TEA, the tea is more subdued, and the cherry aroma blends in a way that almost gives off a smell similar to umeboshi (pickled plums). Let's take a sip.
Flavor of bang BLACK CHERRY BLAST SWEET ICE TEA
When you take a sip, the flavor is a sweet and refreshing, typical North American tea taste, with a slight cherry or prune-like aroma. While the scent is well-reproduced, the actual taste does not include the usual cherry sweetness, tartness, or umami.

The tea flavor is definitely high quality, but for those expecting a "black cherry tea" as the name suggests, it might feel a little underwhelming.

Energy Ingredients of bang BLACK CHERRY BLAST SWEET ICE TEA

Energy Ingredients of bang BLACK CHERRY BLAST SWEET ICE TEA
It contains 300mg of caffeine, EAA, creatine, and CoQ10. These ingredients are ideal for a fitness-oriented drink, adding more specialized components that make it perfect for athletic use.

Design of bang BLACK CHERRY BLAST SWEET ICE TEA

The design of the bang tea series is characterized by brown bands at the top and bottom.
Design of bang BLACK CHERRY BLAST SWEET ICE TEA
The fluorescent berry colors create an artificial berry or cherry feel, which is surprising for a zero-calorie iced tea product. The colors make you expect a stronger flavor, but in reality, it’s just a typical North American-style tea. There might be a gap between the packaging design and the actual taste for some people.