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4.5
Before buying on Amazon, I would buy this fr my local stores. It was three dollars a can! I love the taste. It has a hint of coffee flavor, a little mocha flavor, and it's very sweet.This is a very popular flavor, which is why I buy this on Amazon. I don't have to run around trying to find this specific flavor.You must shake it gently or there will be this weird gel like capsules (?). I don't particularly care for that texture when drinking. You can keep it from congealing by making sure to gently shake and keeping it cold, which means you have to drink it quickly.Most people (who don't drink the stuff) don't think of Monster Java as real coffee...but I (who drink a different type of Monster Java every single day) don't care what anyone else thinks. I tried all sorts of different coffee preparations but abandoned them ALL in favor of Monster Java. I know what I want...and this is it. Kona Blend is branded as a "dark roast," and though I'm not a coffee expert, I still have to agree with this assessment. Mocha can a bit choco-tangy and Vanilla is too...well, vanilla, but EVERY TIME I bust out a Kona, I swear I can taste that "dark roast," so my Kona Days are ALWAYS my FAVORITE DAYS. Kona is a bit harder to find in the stores, though, so it's a great thing that Amazon has it at a good price. I would drink this blend every day if I could...and say what you will about Monster, but this company has dialed in EVERY ASPECT of their excellent business from taste to variety, design, energy...and even their (intentionally) comical comments on the can. These dudes know what they're doing and Kona is the best of all they do!!!It's Mean Bean Java Monster. Same flavor you can find in gas stations and stores. Even though you're buying a whole case, you don't get it really any cheaper than if you bought individual cans. There is the convenience of it being delivered to your doorstep though. No issues with packaging. All cans were intact, with no leaks. I believe one can had a tiny dent, but nothing to cause issues.I'm a big fan of coffee energy drinks. However, I'm not a fan of the calories that come with them. I was pleasantly surprised at the flavor and the calorie content of the Java Monster Vanilla Light. No bitter taste and no sugar bombs and gives that little pep you need. You also save a lot of money when you buy them from here. It's easily over 30 dollars for the same amount at a convenience store.Absolutely delicious flavor! So tasty and doesn't give me heartburn which is an extra plus when I need that little boost of energy! Super thankful I found this! Also I have never seen this flavor local to me.This is hands down my favorite energy drink. Not as high in sugar as the "regular" java monsters. But I'm disappointed that buying in bulk doesn't get you that great of a deal compared to the regular bulk pack at sams club ($23). Unfortunately the only place I can find the vanilla light is here and the gas stations rarely have them anymore. So I guess I'll keep getting them. Love the product, hate the ever-increasing price...Love the taste and it's very affordable, especially if your on a fixed income like me.Bought this for my daughter, she loves this flavor. Way more affordable than $2.50 or $3.00 each at a party store. They're even MORE expensive in a vending machine! Thank you Amazon!?Not quite the same as the American version, but very good otherwise.Only let down was that pretty much every can in the case was bent, despite being in a shop packet and then a cardboard boxI bought this for my sons birthday as we buy it when in the USA so it was a lovely surprise for him to get it here. It’s a lot pricier than in the USA but it was worth it as a one off.Alles gut :)
