MUSASHI ENERGY GREEN APPLE
Founded in 1987, the Australian supplement manufacturer MUSASHI brings us its fourth flavor in the MUSASHI ENERGY energy drink series, the Green Apple flavor, released in 2022.
This energy drink series gives off a strong impression of a supplement manufacturer’s typical ingredient profile, but with a pursuit of unexpectedly delicious flavors that are not typically associated with supplements. What will this new flavor taste like?
MUSASHI ENERGY GREEN APPLE
Manufacturer | MUSASHI |
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Country of Origin | New Zealand |
Price | 4 AUD |
Flavor | Apple |
Total rating | ★★★★★ |
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 MUSASHI ENERGY GREEN APPLE
When opened, a sweet and tangy apple aroma spreads, typical of apple flavors. The scent is full of the rich aroma of apple flesh, and it seems promising. Let’s try it.
When I take a sip, the strong, tart acidity of green apple and the fragrant aroma of apple flesh fill my mouth, with a pleasant aftertaste of apple juice-like sweetness and tanginess that gently fades in a natural way.
It's surprising that this sugar-free drink has a richness and flavor profile similar to that of a sugared drink. There’s a solid apple sweetness, but it doesn’t overpower the refreshing sensation, which is great.
While there are a few energy drinks with no fruit juice that still convey a fruity feeling, there aren’t many that manage to capture the essence of fruit with zero sugar.
MUSASHI ENERGY GREEN APPLE has no unpleasant artificial sweetener taste, and the flavor reproduction is impressively high, even with zero sugar.
Energy Ingredients of MUSASHI ENERGY GREEN APPLE
Contains 160mg of caffeine, 1600mg of beta-alanine, 1000mg of BCAA, 300mg of acetyl tyrosine, and 3000mg of citrulline.
For those who have tried various supplementation, the familiar amino acids are included here. Beta-alanine can cause a tingling sensation in the face, known as "beta-alanine flush," but this is a normal response and not something to worry about. Tyrosine affects the brain, citrulline promotes pump effects, and BCAA is an essential amino acid for exercise energy.
This energy drink contains classic, well-established ingredients typical of an old-school supplement brand, and I personally rate MUSASHI ENERGY highly for both its flavor and ingredients.
Design of MUSASHI ENERGY GREEN APPLE
The matte black can features a green samurai design representing the green apple flavor, which is a design commonly seen in Western markets. The samurai silhouette is not used in the many supplements MUSASHI offers, so it seems to be reserved for energy drinks.
MUSASHI, originally named after Miyamoto Musashi, has been selling supplements in Australia since 1987. While there is also a Japanese brand named "MUSASHI" today, the original one appears to be the Australian MUSASHI.
Despite the supplement-like ingredient profile, the high-quality flavor reproduction that doesn’t typically align with supplement brands is something unique to MUSASHI, which sets it apart from other brands in different countries.
In May 2023, they released a 250ml size of this product, so it seems like they will continue to sell it for the foreseeable future. However, since MUSASHI’s main products are supplements, it wouldn't be surprising if the energy drinks disappear at some point. If you’re traveling to Australia, I highly recommend buying and trying all the flavors!
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