JAVA MONSTER MEAN BEAN

Posted on April 16, 2014 | Last updated February 22, 2025

This is a review of JAVA MONSTER MEAN BEAN, the main product in the JAVA MONSTER coffee series by Monster Energy.

JAVA MONSTER MEAN BEAN is one of the long-selling flagship products that has been available since the launch of the coffee series. It is an essential product in the Monster Energy lineup. However, it is a sweet coffee aimed at the North American market, and outside of North America, it hasn’t been sold for long and has gradually disappeared.

JAVA MONSTER MEAN BEAN

Manufacturer	MONSTER ENERGY
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2.89 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 MEAN BEAN

Upon opening, a very sweet aroma immediately spreads. Monster Energy has created a coffee with a large amount of milk and sugar, resulting in a dramatic sweetness. The creaminess is overwhelming, and unless you're a big fan of sweetness, it might be a bit too much. I don't think it would be easy to drink it all at once at room temperature. Starbucks' energy coffee is also sweet, but MEAN BEAN takes the sweetness to another level.

Even with a lot of ice, the rich sweetness persists, and the creaminess remains the same. This abnormal level of sweetness doesn't change when it’s cold. I think it would be quite challenging for Japanese men, but it might be more manageable for Americans. When I was in Hawaii, I saw my friends leisurely drinking it outside, and it was a bit of a shock to me (-_-;)

In conclusion, it's just an overly sweet coffee drink. I can't imagine buying a whole case of it((((；ﾟДﾟ))))ｶﾞｸｶﾞｸﾌﾞﾙﾌﾞﾙ

Sweet Coffee Energy Unique to North America

It's a bit hard to understand, but the intense sweetness of Monster's coffee energy series is surprisingly well-received in America. It seems that many people enjoy it, saying it’s delicious and they drink it every morning.

On the other hand, a similar sweet coffee series was released in South Korea in the past, but the flavor was quite different, offering a more coffee-like taste without being overly sweet. However, whether it was due to the flavor or price, it was discontinued without staying on the market for long.

Outside of North America, the demand for such sweet coffee might not be as high.