MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA RASPBERRY TEA

Posted on January 13, 2024 | Last updated January 30, 2025

Released in 2021, MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA RASPBERRY TEA is one of the four flavors in the spin-off series "DRAGON ICED TEA" from the Rehab series.

The packaging featuring a dragon was first seen in the 2019 release of the spin-off series "MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON TEA," and I never expected this revival in colorful, big-sized cans.

However, the 24oz cans of MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA were not available in most stores, and the general American consumer never got to know about its existence before it was discontinued. Now, let's dive into the detailed review.

MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA RASPBERRY TEA

Manufacturer	MONSTER ENERGY
Country of Origin	USA
Price	2.5 USD
Flavor	Tea、Raspberry
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 MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA RASPBERRY TEA

Upon opening the can, I noticed a faint aroma of tea leaves mixed with a somewhat unclear fruity scent. Even though it's supposed to be raspberry tea, it doesn't quite have the familiar raspberry smell. Let's take a sip and see.
Flavor of MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA RASPBERRY TEA
The taste is a sweet fruit tea without the typical tartness of raspberry. It's a fairly neutral fruit-flavored tea.

If I had to imagine the sweetness coming from fruit, it would be closer to a mix of peach or pear, and if you're expecting the taste of real raspberries, it may feel like something else entirely.

That being said, as a fruit-flavored tea, it's quite pleasant. Even with 680ml, it’s so refreshing that I found myself finishing it naturally. The mild sweetness and strong tea leaf flavor provide a satisfying and refreshing tea energy experience.

Energy Ingredients of MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA RASPBERRY TEA

Energy Ingredients of MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA RASPBERRY TEA
Contains 160mg of caffeine, taurine, ginseng, carnitine, and inositol.

Since it contains more sugar than the usual Rehab series, MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA might be considered a distinct series not just in terms of appearance, but also in its ingredient composition.

Design of MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA RASPBERRY TEA

The packaging features a pink dragon and uses a Chinese-style font for "RASPBERRY TEA" and "DRAGON ICED TEA," giving it a cringe-worthy, dramatic look.
Design of MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA RASPBERRY TEA
The Monster Energy logo is in a tea-like brown, and the overall design is simple and easy to understand. However, the solid pink color and some of the materials used give the product a somewhat cheap feel, at least in my opinion.

Design of MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA RASPBERRY TEA
As a continuation of the MONSTER ENERGY Rehab WHITE DRAGON TEA series, the kanji for "精氣神" ("Spirit Energy") is carried over to this version, adding an exotic Asian vibe from an American perspective. This gives it a slightly different and interesting twist compared to the usual Rehab series.

In the US, there are big can, non-carbonated tea brands like "PEACE TEA" and "ARIZONA," so I’m curious whether the MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA series was created to compete with these brands, or if it was a one-off product to stir up some buzz.

During my time in various states in the US, I never came across the MONSTER ENERGY DRAGON ICED TEA series in stores, and I believe most Americans didn’t know about it either.