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rip it TRIBUTE ACTIVE MANDARIN LIVE WILD LIME SUGAR FREE

Posted on March 16, 2019 | Last updated February 9, 2025

rip it TRIBUTE SUGAR FREE
This is the sugar-free version of rip it TRIBUTE from the military series. Based on past experiences, citrus fruit mixes in zero-sugar versions can be a bit worrisome... What kind of flavor has this low-priced energy drink brand managed to create!?

rip it TRIBUTE ACTIVE MANDARIN LIVE WILD LIME SUGAR FREE

ManufacturerNational Beverage
Country of OriginUSA
Price1.09 USD
FlavorOrangeLime
Total rating★★★☆☆

Author informationAuthor: 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 rip it TRIBUTE ACTIVE MANDARIN LIVE WILD LIME SUGAR FREE

The cloudy, shining lime yellow is the same as the full-sugar version. The fruity citrus scent and rich color don't give off a sugar-free impression at all.
rip it TRIBUTE SUGAR FREE
When I take a sip, I first taste a mild orange sweetness, and then a rush of orange peel’s unique acidity and a grapefruit-like bitterness and astringency spread. It’s a rich, fresh flavor, just as I imagined. The initial sweetness doesn’t have much fruitiness, but the distinct bitter taste creates a rich texture, delivering a flavor that doesn’t feel like a typical $1 sugar-free drink.

Orange and citrus-flavored zero-sugar drinks often fail to impress, but rip it TRIBUTE SUGAR FREE is a different story. If you didn’t know it was sugar-free, you probably wouldn’t notice. The bitter aftertaste lingers, providing a satisfying experience, and the balance of taste and fragrance, without bringing any artificial sweetener flavor to mind, is outstanding.

The taste quality remains consistent at all temperatures – room temperature, chilled, or with ice. Usually, with sugar-free drinks at room temperature, there’s a noticeable unpleasant taste, but this one doesn’t have that issue.

For anyone on a low-carb diet, this is definitely a must-try!

Energy Ingredients of rip it TRIBUTE SUGAR FREE

rip it TRIBUTE SUGAR FREE
It contains 160mg of caffeine, 2000mg of taurine, 200mg of inositol, and 6mg of guarana. Even for a $1 energy drink, it includes a solid amount of energy ingredients.

It also contains grapefruit juice, just like the full-sugar version, but it’s listed as zero calories and zero sugar.

Design of rip it TRIBUTE SUGAR FREE

rip it TRIBUTE SUGAR FREE
The silver digital camo design with lime green, along with the silhouette of a soldier.

rip it TRIBUTE SUGAR FREE
This is a design unique to rip it, a brand that has been providing energy drinks to the U.S. military and related organizations for years. The camo pattern isn’t just a cool design choice – it has a deeper connection.

Sugar-free drinks often don’t last long, but rip it TRIBUTE SUGAR FREE seems to be continuously produced without signs of disappearing. I highly recommend trying this bitter orange flavor that doesn’t feel “zero-sugar.” The quality is comparable to major brands’ sugar-free fruit flavors.

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