CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE

Posted on May 24, 2024 | Last updated January 28, 2025

CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE
In November 2023, CELSIUS released a new fitness-focused series, CELSIUS ESSENTIALS, at the "Mr. Olympia" event, launching four flavors simultaneously.

This review focuses on CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE, a mix of orange and ice cream, which has become a classic flavor in fitness energy drinks.

CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE

Manufacturer	CELSIUS
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2.99 USD
Flavor	Orange cream
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 CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE

When poured into a glass, a slight sweet scent of ice cream mingles with the fresh orange fragrance, though compared to other orange cream flavors from different brands, the sweet ice cream scent is more subtle.
Flavor of CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE
Upon taking a sip, the flavor of a light, unsweetened orange with a faint creaminess spreads. The orange cream flavor is distinct, with the sugar-free notes typical of CELSIUS.

True to the scent, the taste and aroma are both light and crisp, likely optimized for drinking during physical activity.

However, for those expecting a rich, sweet, and fragrant orange cream flavor, this might fall short. It lacks the fresh, natural sweetness of orange, which makes it less appealing as a treat for casual sipping.

Given that the CELSIUS ESSENTIALS series is intended for fitness, the light and refreshing flavor is probably perfect for that context. But if you’re after a more authentic ORANGESICLE taste, it might be better to opt for a different brand.

Energy Components of CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE

Energy Components of CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE
It contains 270mg of caffeine, taurine, guarana, green tea, glucuronolactone, ginger, theanine, isoleucine, and leucine.

The CELSIUS ESSENTIALS series uses the same Metaplus formula as the regular CELSIUS line, but with added amino acids and a higher caffeine content of 270mg. It’s clearly designed for a more fitness-oriented audience, with a different composition and larger volume compared to the main product line that promotes a healthier lifestyle.

Design of CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE

The 473ml can features a large CELSIUS logo that wraps around the can, so big it almost resembles a pattern rather than just a logo.
Design of CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE
The CELSIUS logo is in mirrored silver and orange, reflecting the flavor’s color.

The CELSIUS ESSENTIALS series does not use illustrations to represent the flavor, so using “orange” for this ORANGESICLE flavor makes me wonder what they’ll do when releasing simple orange-flavored products in the future.

Design of CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE
The back of the can features the usual product and ingredient descriptions, along with fitness-related information, emphasizing that this is a serious fitness drink rather than a wellness-style product like the 355ml original line.

Design of CELSIUS ESSENTIALS ORANGESICLE
CELSIUS ESSENTIALS launched with four flavors at once. While many of the flavors, including ORANGESICLE, feel somewhat niche, I’m curious to see how long the series will continue.

However, just two months later, two new flavors were added, and by 2025, two more will be introduced, ensuring the series has a strong lineup. It’s surprising to see it being treated as a long-term series rather than a one-time release.