EMERGE ENERGY DRINK ZERO SUGAR

Posted on January 11, 2021 | Last updated February 6, 2025

EMERGE ENERGY DRINK ZERO SUGAR
A Zero Sugar version of the UK budget energy drink brand, EMERGE. Its can design and color are almost identical to the original EMERGE, making it one of the easiest products in the world to accidentally buy by mistake (^_^;)

EMERGE ENERGY DRINK ZERO SUGAR

Manufacturer	Cott Beverages
Country of Origin	UK
Price	0.39 GPB
Flavor	Japanese vitamin sour drink
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.

A Sour Zero Sugar Drink with the Sweetness Removed

EMERGE ENERGY DRINK ZERO SUGAR
This drink features an intense sourness and a noticeable chemical aroma, with almost no sweetness. The base flavor is the same as EMERGE, but with the sweetness removed.

In Europe, it’s not uncommon for Zero Sugar versions to simply eliminate the sweetness, and EMERGE ZERO SUGAR follows this trend. It's a good option for those who dislike the sweetness found in classic or chemical-flavored energy drinks.

Without excessive sweetness, the drink has a refreshing sourness, a clean aftertaste, and no artificial sweetener off-notes, making the flavor itself well-crafted. However, when consumed alone, the sourness can be overpowering. It’s best enjoyed with food—salty snacks pair particularly well.

Energy Ingredients of EMERGE ENERGY DRINK ZERO SUGAR

EMERGE ENERGY DRINK ZERO SUGAR
Contains 75mg of caffeine and 1000mg of taurine. No other energy ingredients are included.

Design of EMERGE ENERGY DRINK ZERO SUGAR

EMERGE ENERGY DRINK ZERO SUGAR
The red geometric design is a defining feature. While its meaning is unclear, it does give off an energy drink-like vibe.

However, EMERGE Zero Sugar and the original EMERGE have nearly identical colors, making them very easy to mix up.
EMERGE ENERGY DRINK ZERO SUGAR
The Zero Sugar version has a black background for both the can and product name.

It would be nice if the design made the difference more obvious, but it has remained unchanged. On top of that, EMERGE also sells a separate product called "Sugar Free" in addition to "Zero Sugar."

Zero Sugar and Sugar Free... What’s the difference? Σ(´∀｀；) I explored this in my Sugar Free review, so be sure to check that out as well!