GURU returns to The Caffeine King, an organic variety this time with a deep blue background: it is an appealing looking energy drink. Since we last saw the brand here waaaay back in 2016, not much has changed, outside of a taller can, things have hardly changed. Not that that is a bad thing, but the visuals remain busy to the point of distraction.
Yerba mate is one of those things that just does not smell too good. I have had decent tasting potables with the plant, but this is not something you would splash on behind your ears ahead of the office holiday party. The flavor is strange, the herbal funk loud and proud for a most alienating experience. Cane sugar, monk fruit juice and stevia are the sweeteners and despite that description, this is not a saccharine product. You sip and almost wince at the unorthodox liquid you just splashed onto your tongue, but not every energy drink needs to be caffeinated candy. What rescues the potable from a sad life of misbegotten drinks is citrus, thanks to actual lemon juice; it introduces a sourness just strong enough to keep things from sitting bitter on your palate. This is tough to review because it is tough to drink, but it is not tough to appreciate.
We have 142 milligrams of caffeine, which is just enough to craft a noticeable buzz. It does not last as long a second longer than two hours, but I have reviewed plenty of weak crap here, and this is not crap. Overall, GURU Yerba Mate Organic is not for everybody, but it is refreshingly different. Not always for the better, but refreshing.
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