Energy Drink Added 2005-08-18 21:21:45

Rumba Energy Juice Review

Price: $1.99
Available at: BP Gasland Johnston Rd. Charlotte, NC
Nutrition Information:
Size: 15.5oz. · Serving Size: 7.75oz. Calories: 120 · Carbs: 28g · Sodium: 5mg

Ratings:
Combined Reviewer Rating:

3 out of 10 6.97 out of 10 from 248 reviewers

NEW! Add Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink

Can Text:

First of all, the can looks great. Very delicious looking. This drink is NON CARBONATED. That's an important thing to know before you drink it, or you may be dissappointed. Contains 100% juice.

Active Ingredients *Per can, not per serving:
Rumba has tons of vitamins and energy adding ingredients including 2000mg of Taurine, 200 mg of Panax Ginseng, and 5000mg of their special Energy Blend which has Glucose, Caffeine, and Guarana. This energy supplement comes from a blend of 7 juices and fruit puree.

Angie's Review: Reviews posted after May 2007 are written by a guest reviewer referred to from this point forward as "The Stig".
Rumba is the worst excuse for juice I've ever tasted. Even when I try to think back to grade school when my parents gave me all those generic juice boxes and cans. The taste of this was much worse than those. It tastes like juice if you take out all the flavor and replace it with aluminum and dirt. I'll admit I didn't shake gently for the first sip, which Rumba recommends, so I thought the flavor might be better after shaking.... All that seemed to do was shake up the dirt that had settled on the bottom of the can. I've never had crunchy juice before. Some of you may think that what I'm talking about pulp, but I'm not. This was NOT pulp. It was dirty gritty crap that you could feel crunch between your teeth.

So to get another opinion, I gave Rumba to my brother who drinks almost a gallon of oj a week. He said that it didn't taste like orange juice, but more like pinapple juice with a hint of aluminum. I don't agree with him because I like pinapple juice. Besides the can has a huge orange on the front of it and their website says the flavor should be orange. So they failed to achieve the flavor they aimed for.

I can't rate the energy because I couldn't finish it. I didn't even drink 1/3 of the can. I guess since Rumba has tried to offer a natural energy drink gives them some points in my book. Which puts them slightly above Omega.

Angie Energy Rating:

1
Angie Taste Rating:

1
Angie Value Rating:

3

Jason's Review:
Rumba Energy Juice is more like Rumba Energy Crap. I should say, if you love citrus fruits, and the flavor they invariably have coming out of an aluminum can, you may like the taste. For me, 2/3 of a can was a much as I could consume before I had to place the remainder into a trash receptacle. I didn't even concern myself with recycling, as I felt the aluminum may be permanently tainted.

Now that I've said the unforgiving part, if the makers are reading this, and on the verge of crying, I'll state that it is 100% fruit juice (which is less important to me, but may be a deciding factor for some), it's not anchored by caffeine (which I feel an energy drink should be, but again, "to each his own"). It's also very low in sodium, and could be a great morning beverage for those who like orange juice in the morning. It's loaded with vitamins and so forth, and overall gives you a lot of energy, if you can drink it.

Size is near 16oz. for the industry standard $1.99 price.

Jason Energy Rating:

8
Jason Taste Rating:

2
Jason Value Rating:

User Comments

Zach on 2007-12-01 04:54:09 said:
I absolutely love this drink. I don't even understand how somebody couldn't! It's 100% juice and loaded with all sorts of good stuff, whoever said there is dirt crap in the can needs to buy one that isn't outdated. This Drink is wonderful at anytime of the day. The energy burst comes about an hour after drinking (for me) and it lasts a long time. This drink however is Non-carbonated, which sometimes can bother people. But overall, this is a 9/10. Great Energy and great taste.

Trish on 2007-12-04 12:21:42 said:
I actually enjoy the drink! I've never been one to partake of energy beverages; I'm a weightwatcher member and I prefer to eat my points instead of drinking them :)...however I tried this beverage last weekend while working out and have since then searched the internet in hopes to order a few cases! Little did I know it was being sold at the store beside my job! So I happily purchased several cans! But the taste is great and the energy burst is out of this world. It's a smooth surge of energy that doesnt leave you feeling jittery like some energy pills on the market today. I've always heard that most energy drinks taste awful but I'm pleased with my first experience of an energy drink. I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a refreshing burst of energy without the jittery side effects!

Tim on 2008-02-04 20:27:57 said:
Good juice. I've always been partial to pulp myself, though...

Marie on 2008-02-06 22:57:09 said:
I was introduced to Rumba about two months ago by my Pastor, who is constantly on the go. I was an avid coffee drinker for over 20 years, and was looking for something to finally get a way from the stuff. Wow, it was love at first taste!!! I can't get enough of Rumba, and it only takes one and I have energy all throughout the day and late into the night. I'm a school teacher in Duluth, GA. who puts in long, late hours, so Rumba has been an answer to a prayer. I'd love to see vending machines of Rumba in my school. Teachers and students could finally get away from sugary, carbonated soft drinks. Please consider this idea.

D on 2008-02-15 00:15:25 said:
Rumba is the best energy drink period!

shepherdess on 2008-02-26 03:22:13 said:
When I first started drinking it, it was literally an answer to a prayer I'd just prayed. God I need a drink that will set me free from coffee and the rest. There it was a day later in a CVS store. At first it was just a little over powering then the formula changed slightly and now its heavenly an answered prayer for all the reasons you do and don't want coffee. Thank God for the manufacturers. Really!

Jesse on 2008-03-03 15:40:07 said:
This is my favorite energy drink -- Once I got used to this after 2 cans I can't drink anything else. I hunt this down from store to store it is so good. I know some people don't like it but for those who do they are hooked on it, my friend is also!

sassy on 2008-03-29 15:51:25 said:
Rumba is great! It gives me the energy I need to keep going and I love that it's 100% juice!

bigredboots on 2008-04-06 22:29:13 said:
I agree with you here most of the time, but I think you got it wrong with rumba. I found the 170 mgs to work well with the orange juice, and the taste was better when iced in a glass, rather than out of the can. While not the best energy juice I tasted, I thought this one was a winner for hansen.

Sean on 2008-04-08 11:22:08 said:
You guys have got to be kidding, this drink tastes horrible! worst energy drink that i have ever tasted, couldnt last through 2 sips

NEW! Add Your Thoughts on this Energy Drink

« Previous Red Celeste Sugar Free Red Bull Energy Drink Next »

Disclaimer: The above review is the opinion of the Screaming Energy Drink Reviews editors. Our goal is to help answer questions like, "What does Rumba Energy Juice taste like?", "Does it really give you an energy boost?", "Where can I buy Rumba Energy Juice?", and "How much does it cost?". We are not employed by the makers of this energy drink, and, therefore cannot answer questions about production, distribution, product returns, reimbursements, or quality control. All nuitrition information and ingredients were copied to the best of our ability from the product packaging, do not rely solely on our site for dietary information.