RATING: 7.6 OUT OF 10.
Now we step back into the realm of organic energy drinks,
with Guayaki Yerba Mate, and its Classic Gold variety. Yerba mate drinks don't
come into my possession often, so I am happy to have the chance to try the
Guayaki line. Well, let’s begin, shall we?
I do not like the smell of this
drink very much. Despite being pushed away by the smell, the taste redeems the
drink well. A classic yerba mate flavor, with a little citrus and a few other
flavor hints pushing through. It is a very enjoyable drink, I think. The lack
of an aftertaste helps its cause, and solidifies its impressive showing.
The obvious main focus here is
the yerba mate, but for me, it is the caffeine. 80 mgs isn't much; just on par
with Red Bull, but this hit me much better. One problem that I had with this
drink was the research linking yerba mate to cancer, as I was a bit hesitant to
consume these as a result. That being said, mate makes a nice fuel, and I'm
hoping the cancer accusations are nothing more than bull crap.
For my first real yerba mate
beverage, I was left impressed. While not having a kick that is going to blow
you away, it does have a great taste. It also hits you better than a common
energy drink with 80 mgs of caffeine. I'm looking forward to trying the other 2
drinks and their shots. If they are anything like this, I'm in for a treat.
Reviewed By Dylan
