BLACK MAMBA ENERGY DRINK

Posted on December 12, 2021 | Last updated February 3, 2025

BLACK MAMBA ENERGY DRINK is an original energy drink brand from the Philippines. After doing some research, it seems that this one flavor has been sold for nearly 8 years, and it is widely available in convenience stores, supermarkets, and drugstores throughout the country.

BLACK MAMBA ENERGY DRINK

Manufacturer	CORBRIDGE
Country of Origin	Philippines
Price	47 PHP
Flavor	Muscat、Chemicals
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.

Rich Southeast Asian Aroma, Chemical Undertones, and a Light Flavor

When poured into a glass, it looks just as expected for a Southeast Asian drink, with a bright yellow color, as though it contains a lot of vitamin B complex. There's also a slight cloudiness that adds to the mysterious, beautiful glow.
BLACK MAMBA ENERGY DRINK

Upon sipping, the distinctive chemical aroma of guarana-based drinks hits you strongly, but the taste itself is light with a subtle sourness. It has a refreshing, almost muscat-like fruitiness, with a clean, chemical fruit flavor reminiscent of even milder dragon fruit.

I expected a much richer mouthfeel with a lingering, sweet taste coating the tongue, but in reality, the strong flavor is mainly from the aroma.

While the flavor might leave you feeling underwhelmed if you were hoping for a more intense experience, the slight bitterness of the refreshing dragon fruit flavor feels surprisingly natural. It pairs well with the chemical undertones, and this combination works quite well. I think I understand why this drink has been sold for so long.

Energy Ingredients of BLACK MAMBA ENERGY DRINK

BLACK MAMBA ENERGY DRINK
This drink contains 56.40mg of caffeine, 123.28mg of taurine, 56mg of ginseng, and 30mg of guarana. As for energy ingredients, the levels seem moderate.

It’s a rare low-carb option in Southeast Asia, with only 8g of carbs, classifying it as a *half-sugar* type. With only 31kcal, it works well as a low-calorie energy drink. There’s no unpleasant artificial sweetener taste, and the flavor quality is something I can appreciate.

Design of BLACK MAMBA ENERGY DRINK

The eye-catching yellow and black snake pattern, along with the golden logo, shines on the can. The name "Black Mamba" refers to a venomous snake.

Often, when energy drinks use names like this or incorporate snake silhouettes, it can come across as cringe-worthy, but the contrast of the colors, the placement of the design elements, and the use of negative space all come together nicely. The overall look doesn’t feel too tacky, which is a plus.
BLACK MAMBA ENERGY DRINK

A large guarana depiction dominates the front of the can, evoking an image of energy and vitality, which probably encourages people to purchase it.

The 250ml size and design fit together perfectly. For a local energy drink that hasn’t been turned into a series, it has a stable and neat design. In a market where many drinks look better as part of a series, this one stands out on its own and catches the eye in stores.

Until 2018, it was sold in black bottles, but it seems the design switched to this bright yellow 250ml can by the end of that year.
BLACK MAMBA ENERGY DRINK

I think switching to the colorful new can was a smart decision. It's one of those rare examples where a redesign actually improves the product's overall impression.