hi ball ENERGY vanilla

Posted on October 22, 2020 | Last updated February 7, 2025

A sugar-free, calorie-free sparkling energy drink, hi ball ENERGY Vanilla. It has a rich vanilla scent, but the flavor is like water, making it a unique energy drink that's different from the usual ones.

hi ball ENERGY vanilla

Manufacturer	hi ball
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2.89 USD
Flavor	Vanilla
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 hi ball ENERGY vanilla

Opening the can releases a sweet and rich vanilla scent. It's surprising to think that what I'm about to drink is sparkling water...

hi ball ENERGY vanilla
When I take a sip, it’s slightly bitter sparkling water. There shouldn't be any flavor, so perhaps the bitterness from caffeine or other ingredients is influencing the taste? When I drink regular sparkling water, this bitterness seems to imply that it has flavor. It’s different from the taste of soft or hard water. Personally, I find it unpleasant... (^_^;)

Although no vanilla flavor is added, the sweet vanilla-like aroma might trick you into thinking you're tasting it. However, there’s actually no sweetness.

The scent is very strong, so it seems best to chill it well and add plenty of ice to minimize the bitterness. But with this sweet aroma and the flavor of water, I think I’d rather just have a regular sweet drink with sugar and milk. It's hard to find the motivation to drink vanilla sparkling water... (ヽ´ω`)

Energy Components of hi ball ENERGY vanilla

hi ball ENERGY vanilla
Contains organic caffeine (160mg), organic ginseng (50mg), and organic guarana (50mg). A zero-sugar, zero-calorie sparkling energy drink.

Design of hi ball ENERGY vanilla

The white can features brown hues reminiscent of vanilla. It’s a design that doesn’t immediately scream "energy drink."

hi ball ENERGY vanilla
Hi ball energy drinks are typically not found in convenience stores or regular supermarkets, but are often stocked in organic supermarkets. The target audience is not junk food lovers who usually drink energy drinks, but people with an organic lifestyle, so this simple and clean color scheme might be just right.