HOT6 Energy Drink

Posted on August 3, 2014 | Last updated February 21, 2025

HOT6 ENERGY DRINK
HOT6 is a major energy drink brand from Lotte in Korea, and it has become one of the leading energy drink brands in the country. It has expanded globally, with exports and local production and sales in various countries around the world.

HOT6 Energy Drink

Manufacturer	Lotte
Country of Origin	Lorea
Price	2000 KRW
Flavor	Tea、classic flavor
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.

HOT6 ENERGY DRINK Flavor

The color is a rich, classic yellowish hue. The aroma is not just sweet but has a musty, tea-like, somewhat earthy scent.

HOT6 ENERGY DRINK
When you take a sip, the flavor is a classic, mild sweetness mixed with a bitterness and distinctive aroma, reminiscent of tea leaves or herbal medicine, so it’s not a simple sweet, mainstream flavor. About half of the flavor profile feels like a unique herbal flavor, which could be considered HOT6’s signature taste.

The bitterness and aroma linger but fade relatively quickly, leaving behind a refreshing aftertaste. Despite not being overly weak in flavor, it’s a clean experience. If you’re not a fan of herbal or tea-like flavors, you might find it difficult to continue drinking.

HOT6 Energy Ingredients

As noted at the bottom of the can, HOT6 contains 1000mg of taurine, and the caffeine content is 60mg, which is on the milder side.
HOT6 ENERGY DRINK
The lingering herbal aroma and aftertaste likely come from the inclusion of tea extract and tea powder. It feels a bit more pronounced than your typical tea-based beverages.

HOT6 ENERGY DRINK Design

HOT6 ENERGY DRINK
The design features both the English "HOT6" and the Korean "HOT6" written on the front and back of the can.

The standard size is a 250ml can, but various sizes were available in Korea.

HOT6 ENERGY DRINK
There’s also a heftier 355ml can, which, while available, is less commonly seen in Korea, as the 250ml size is the standard.

HOT6 ENERGY DRINK
Since 2019, collaboration cans have been frequently released, and it seems likely that the energy drink market in Korea has expanded significantly during this time.