JAVA MONSTER KONA CAPPUCCINO

Posted on September 25, 2014 | Last updated February 15, 2025

This is a review of JAVA MONSTER KONA CAPPUCCINO, part of the coffee energy series from Monster Energy, with a distinctive design inspired by Hawaii.

JAVA MONSTER KONA CAPPUCCINO

Manufacturer	MONSTER ENERGY
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2.49 USD
Flavor	Coffee
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 JAVA MONSTER KONA CAPPUCCINO

The aroma alone conveys a sweet milkiness, making it quite different from the Kona blend, with a slightly stronger creamy sweetness typical of Kona Cappuccino. If you had to pick, this one might feel more like what you’d expect from a JAVA MONSTER.

It doesn’t reach the overly sweet level of some coffee energy drinks, which makes it easier to drink. Naturally, when it’s at room temperature, the sweetness and creamy milkiness become stronger, so it’s definitely easier to enjoy when chilled (；´∀｀).

Energy Ingredients of JAVA MONSTER KONA CAPPUCCINO

JAVA MONSTER KONA CAPPUCCINO
With 188mg of caffeine, it’s on the higher end. You might think it contains more milk due to the creamy texture, but compared to the Kona blend, it seems not to have much more. Instead, it contains heavy cream (possibly at the level of whipped sweetness?), which could be the reason for the sweetness and creaminess.

JAVA MONSTER KONA CAPPUCCINO's Hawaiian-Inspired Design

JAVA MONSTER KONA CAPPUCCINO
The Kona Cappuccino can features a woman dancing the hula and Diamond Head, making it even more Hawaiian-inspired. On the opposite side, there’s also a small tiki figure.

JAVA MONSTER KONA CAPPUCCINO
What I really liked is the "plus" sign on the bottom of the can, which is designed as a turtle. This wasn’t present on the Kona blend. It might be different in other designs released at different times, but just from this can, the Kona Cappuccino definitely feels more Hawaiian (ｕ_ｕ*).