KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST PINEAPPLE ORANGE MANGO

Posted on October 1, 2016 | Last updated February 12, 2025

KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST PINEAPPLE ORANGE MANGO
The Pineapple, Orange, and Mango flavor from the KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST series, a new line launched in 2015.

KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST PINEAPPLE ORANGE MANGO

Manufacturer	PEPSICO
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2 JPY
Flavor	Tropical sweet
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 KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST PINEAPPLE ORANGE MANGO

The combination of Pineapple, Orange, and Mango, the ultimate tropical fruits, surely promises a delicious taste! With high expectations, I poured it into the glass, and the sweet tropical fruit aroma was just as anticipated.

KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST PINEAPPLE ORANGE MANGO
The color is a bright orange mango hue with more transparency than expected. It may look more concentrated in the photo, but it's slightly cloudy while maintaining a certain level of transparency. Just by looking at the color, I get the impression that the taste might be a bit lighter.

The flavor is primarily sweet Pineapple and Mango, with Orange being only faintly noticeable. There is also a slight presence of coconut water’s smoothness and aroma, which enhances the tropical fruit flavor.

KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST PINEAPPLE ORANGE MANGO
Though I’m not particularly fond of coconut water, adding just a hint to these sweet tropical fruit flavors made it easy to drink, and I felt the overall tropical fruit flavor was elevated to a very high level.

The carbonation is strong, so there’s no heaviness from the smoothness or sweetness. There's almost no aftertaste left, and the sweet tropical fruit flavor finishes refreshing, achieving a perfect balance.

If you’re imagining a heavy juice-like drink like Juice Monster, this is a bit different. However, the KICKSTART in this version is neither too thick nor overly diluted with a water-like consistency, making it likely to appeal to a wide range of people. (●´ω｀●)

Energy Ingredients of KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST PINEAPPLE ORANGE MANGO

It contains 68mg of caffeine and no other special ingredients. This is the part where I often feel a slight disconnect with KICKSTART drinks. lol

It contains 10% fruit juice and also includes coconut water, giving it a fresh impression.
The sugar content is 14g, which is about half of that found in typical juices, making it a lower-calorie option.

Will the 355ml Can Series be accepted...?

KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST PINEAPPLE ORANGE MANGO
The 355ml KICKSTART can is a different, function-focused energy series compared to the traditional 473ml size.

The question is whether this will be accepted in America. There are many other 355ml functional energy drinks from other brands that haven’t performed very well.

In 2016, the 355ml KICKSTART also introduced a new Recharge series, and it’s still going strong, so I’m curious to see how it develops in the future.