BIG SHOCK COFFEE ESPRESSO MILK

Posted on August 26, 2024 | Last updated January 28, 2025

Released in 2021, the BIG SHOCK series launched a coffee lineup with four flavors at the same time. Here's a review of one of them, BIG SHOCK COFFEE ESPRESSO MILK.

I purchased it during a trip to Prague in 2023. For some reason, it was more expensive than regular energy drinks, and I found it curious that this coffee series would sell at that price.

BIG SHOCK COFFEE ESPRESSO MILK

Manufacturer	BIG SHOCK
Country of Origin	Czech Republic
Price	47.9 CZK
Flavor	Coffee
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 BIG SHOCK COFFEE ESPRESSO MILK

When opening the can, the rich, aromatic scent of coffee fills the air. European coffee energy drinks tend to have a more balanced coffee flavor without being overly sweet, which is a nice change from North American options. Let’s give it a try.
BIG SHOCK COFFEE ESPRESSO MILK Flavor
Upon tasting, it truly resembles Japan’s coffee milk. The strong coffee richness and moderate bitterness combine perfectly with the smooth and sweet milk flavor, creating a great balance without losing the coffee's essence—earning it high marks.

This espresso milk blends Arabica and Robusta beans with milk, offering a satisfying experience with both coffee richness and milk weight. It's best enjoyed chilled.

Unlike the overly sweet coffees from North America, coffee drinks released in Europe have a flavor much closer to Japan's, making them more reassuring to drink.

Energy Ingredients of BIG SHOCK COFFEE ESPRESSO MILK

BIG SHOCK COFFEE ESPRESSO MILK Energy Ingredients
Contains 117.5 mg of caffeine. No other specific energy ingredients are included.

Design of BIG SHOCK COFFEE ESPRESSO MILK

The matte black can features the yellow BIG SHOCK logo and the "COFFEE" label, a common design for the BIG SHOCK COFFEE series.
BIG SHOCK COFFEE ESPRESSO MILK Design
The smooth matte black and the white coffee bean illustration stand out nicely, adding a stylish touch. The gold top enhances the overall premium feel.

Not only does it have an elegant appearance, but the BIG SHOCK COFFEE series is also more expensive—over twice the price per 100ml compared to the regular BIG SHOCK series.
BIG SHOCK COFFEE ESPRESSO MILK Design
I was curious who would buy something this expensive, but other brand canned coffees were also pricey.

Even three years after its release, in 2024, when I revisited the Czech Republic, it was still being sold (and the price had gone up further due to inflation). So, it may be an appropriate price for a coffee product.