Java Monster's newest Flavor is Kona Blend but it's reported to just be a slight rebranding of the original.

I must say, I’m a big fan of the entire Java Monster line. So how surprised/excited was I when I was at a local gas station and came across a NEW Java Monster!

Apparently this isn’t truly a new Java Monster, it seems Monster is re-doing their entire Java line (again), so the “new” Kona Blend is just Big Black or Original. Either way, the can is sweet and I’m going to pop it open and share the experience with you…

Taste

Mmmmmm. Monster has really done it right with their Java line. Kona Blend is no different. Very smooth and rich, it’s almost like a chocolate milk. It has the coffee aroma, yet a chocolaty taste with a touch of coffee, just right if you ask me. And did I mention that it's sooooo smooth?

Ingredients

Each 443ml can will pack 200 calories and the usual amounts of Vitamin A, B, C, and D, along with slight amounts of Calcium, Phosphate, Sodium, and Potassium. The energy comes from a mix of 2000mg of Taurine and 400mg of Panax Ginseng along with 5000mg of their Energy blend made up of 160 mg Caffeine, Guarana, Inositol, Glucuronolactone, L-Carnitine, Glucose, and Matlodextrin.

Effect

You can always count on Java Monster for not only a good flavor, but a good energy rush. I drank my Kona after dinner (kind of a dessert) and saw a solid alertness, with a boost in my energy levels lasting a bit over 4 hours. The crash was very slight, matching the usual crash of the other Monster drinks, yet nothing to worry about.

Verdict

Even though Kona Blend isn’t truly a “new” Java Monster energy drink, I was very excited to see it, and even more excited to taste it. I loved Kona just like I have all the other Java Monsters. So if you’ve relied on Java Monster  to get you through your mornings, Kona Blend will brighten up your day immensely. If your not yet on board with the Java line, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Reviewed by Brandon Trouten