KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST STRAWBERRY KIWI

Posted on December 1, 2015 | Last updated February 12, 2025

This is a review of the new 2015 KICKSTART series, "KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST STRAWBERRY KIWI."

This KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST series includes a new line featuring coconut water.

KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST STRAWBERRY KIWI

Manufacturer	PEPSICO
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2 USD
Flavor	Kiwifruit、Cocnut、Strawberry
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 STRAWBERRY KIWI

Opening the can, a moderate strawberry scent wafts out, and when poured into a glass, it has a slightly cloudy, pale pink color. I was expecting a bit more red, so this pink color is unexpected.

When I tried it, I could smell the strawberry, but the taste didn't reflect the deliciousness of the strawberry itself...

The flavor is unclear, with a tartness and refreshing sweetness (could this be from the coconut water?), but I couldn't really taste the kiwi. It’s an odd, subtle taste where you can only sense the strawberry in the aroma (ヽ´ω`).

If you’re expecting strawberry or kiwi, the taste feels almost deceptive, but it’s not a poor flavor. The mild sweetness and tartness, along with the coconut water’s sweetness and pleasant thickness, make it refreshing and easy to drink, so if you don’t think too much about it, it’s actually okay.

Energy Ingredients of KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST STRAWBERRY KIWI

KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST STRAWBERRY KIWI
It contains 68mg of caffeine. For 355ml, this seems quite low. It doesn’t contain any other energy ingredients. It includes 10% fruit juice, with white grape and coconut water.

Design of KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST STRAWBERRY KIWI

KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST STRAWBERRY KIWI
The design features a combination of white and red. Perhaps the white represents coconut water. The color scheme is a bit bland, so it doesn’t evoke the typical energy drink feel.

KICKSTART HYDRATING BOOST STRAWBERRY KIWI
The can features a red tab. The coconut hydrating boost series uses a tab color that matches the can design.