Energy Drink Added 2007-12-01 15:10:25

Java Monster Coffee Energy Loca Moca Review

Price: $2.19
Available at: Harris Teeter or Food Lion
Nutrition Information:
Size: 15.0oz. · Serving Size: 7.5oz. Calories: 100 · Carbs: 17g · Sodium: 350mg

Ratings:
Combined Reviewer Rating:

8.5 out of 10 8.29 out of 10 from 90 reviewers

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Can Text:

Essentially the same rant about "getting out of line...and stepping up to what's next" which is featured on Java Monster Mean Bean, and the rest of the Java Monster line. This can is darker, indicating it's not as creamy, but since there's also a "Big Black", I'm guessing this is the middle of the road as far as coffee/cream mixture goes.

*Correction: Originally, we reported that Java Monster Energy Drinks contained 16 fluid oz. per can, the contents have been updated to the correct amount, 15 oz.

Active Ingredients *Per can, not per serving:
More parallels with the other Java Monster drinks here. The following percentages are Recommended Daily Value Per Serving. Calcium 20%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 50%, Vitamin D 10%, Potassium 6%, Riboflavin 100%, Niacin 100%, B6 100%, B12 100%, Phosphorus 10%. The rest of the stats are in mg Per Serving, Taurine 1000mg, Panax Ginseng 200mg. Also contains undisclosed amounts of L-Carnitine, Glucose, Caffeine, Guarana, Inositol, Maltodextrin, Glucuronolactone (purported to fight fatigue and provide a sense of well-being, per Wikipedia).

Angie's Review: Reviews posted after May 2007 are written by a guest reviewer referred to from this point forward as "The Stig".
Essentially, this boils down to a simple matter of taste. All other things are relatively equal in this line of drinks. We happened to also find this drink at Harris Teeter stores for $2.19, instead of the outlandish $2.79 that Exxon was extorting for the Mean Bean. We base our reviews on what we paid for the drink. Knowing we can get it for $2.19, I'd easily give the Mean Bean an extra 3-4 value points. That being said, the Loca Moca was well on its way to making a sound impression.

So, with the energy blend being as energizing as the Mean Bean, and the price being $.60 lower, the taste was the only variable for which we hadn't accounted. I'm delighted to report that the taste was even better for me than the Mean Bean. I'm very jacked about reviewing the Big Black now, as the darker the coffee flavor, the better.

This drink gets two oversized foam number 1 fingers up from me. As far as I'm concerned, it's time to step out of the Starbucks line, and step up to the Harris Teeter (or Food Lion) checkout line, and score a $2.19 homerun.

Angie Energy Rating:

8
Angie Taste Rating:

9
Angie Value Rating:

8

Jason's Review:
It has a sleek aluminum exterior, gold trim, .47 liters, and produces an astonishing 0 break horsepower. It's a monster, and Al Gore would approve of its 0 greenhouse gas emissions, as long as you recycle the can. With all the style and flavor of an Italian cafe beverage, and a reasonable prescribed amount of energizing ingredients, Java Monster Loca Moca is sure to be all the rage at your next Country Club social gathering, scrap-booking party, or antiquing escapade. You'll initially be shunned by the majority of the group who will own Starbucks stock, but make up something outlandish like "Starbucks produces 4 billion tons of paper hand protecting drink cozies every day, which are force-fed to expecting mothers, who they don't believe should have the right to murder babies as a resolution to their sexual imprudence". After the hush surely falls over the crowd, you can suggest that Monster's offering comes in a completely recyclable aluminum container, and commence looking down upon everyone holding their Starbucks cozies of oppression.

At $2.19, this drink makes the often $2 9.5oz Starbuck's Frappuccino seem as ridiculous to buy as the immensely overpriced $2 8.3oz Red Bull Energy Drink. At nearly double the size, at least comparable (if not better) tasting, and vastly more energizing, this is hands down the industry leader in packaged ready-to-drink coffee drinks. It would seem that, based on user ratings (with the exception to the Monster XXL, which some other company is apparently trying to sabotage in our user ratings to make their drink look better) that Monster can do no wrong. IMHO, the Mean Bean at $2.19 is the industry standard, but for the coffee lover, this bolder flavor and perhaps the yet unreviewed Big Black will be the drinks of choice. My recommendation, buy this, Cafe Almond Biscotti, an Enzo Ferrari, and just spend the day enjoying the finer things in life.

Jason Energy Rating:

8
Jason Taste Rating:

9
Jason Value Rating:

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User Comments

Thanasios on 2008-02-20 10:43:59 said:
Your site was so interesting and informative I had to call a friend to tell her about it. Great work.

Andrew on 2008-02-27 13:16:54 said:
Java Monster is the best coffee drink i have ever had i think that it puts starbucks to shame. i love it is all i can say

JANINE on 2008-03-10 18:30:45 said:
WOW! THIS IS THE BEST! ANSWERING 9-1-1 CALLS FOR 12 HOURS CAN BE TIRING BUT THIS IS A GREAT PIC-ME-UP AND TOSS-ME-ROUND! How can we get a donation of Java Monster drinks for the 9-1-1 center in Lincolnton? We have 18 dispatchers who need a mid-shift jolt to stay on our toes! thanks

Amaya on 2008-03-19 13:45:41 said:
As a student I have many days I spend crashing for tests and homework and I find that when I cant get all that sleep that I so desperately need to stay awake in school I just pick one of these drink up and I have enough energy to last me throughout the day! This drink is amazing!

PIRO on 2008-04-10 17:27:14 said:
screw starbucks Java Monster is way better

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