Nope, you are not reading this wrong, this Rehab is called Protean and contains 15g of protein. It may look/sound cheesy, but I think the name is pretty clever, especially the "tea" part which is highlighted in blue. Before I bought this, I had to make sure it wasn't just a re-branded Absolutely Zero, because it does have an almost identical label and color combination. I got this can from a 7-11 in Detroit for $3.
Taste
Whoa! The taste blew me a way as soon as the first drop hit my tongue. This Rehab tastes much, much better than I expected. The flavour starts off with a mellow, slightly tart blueberry note but quickly transitions to creamy, yogurt-like and finishes on an oddly floral tone (odd, but not in a bad way...at least not for me). The aftertaste is comparable to the aftertaste you get from eating blueberry yogurt and the sweetness level has been kept low. Also, underneath all the flavours lurks the drink's chalky character, which I assume is due to the new protein ingredients.
Please note that this drink is very dry! As soon as you swallow, your mouth will dry out almost instantly. Despite this, I really enjoyed this drink. I think the flavour is rather unique and worth checking out.
Energy
The usual Rehab energy blend is present here - 6,400 mg of active ingredients. I started to wake up and focus within 15 minutes of drinking half the can. In another 10, I was feeling energized and ready to go. The real kick came in another 10 minutes later and I felt great for the next 3-4 hours. As usual, no jitters or a crash were experienced.
Many reviewers/fans didn't like this Monster due to its floral/scented taste, but I sort of did since I enjoy eating yogurt.
Scores:
Cost - $3
Taste - 8.8/10
Energy - 8/10
Overall - 16.8/20...unique flavour with the same, awesome Monster Rehab kick
Unique as in nasty?
ReplyDeleteUnique as in "not a common taste". Some may find it nasty, others may enjoy it. It all depends on your palate.
ReplyDeletetastes like cologne
ReplyDeleteA lot of people have been saying it's nasty, but I actually kind of like it. When I first tasted it, I though it was overly-sweet, but after a couple sips, I decided I liked it. I dislike how dry it makes your mouth though; if this was fixed somehow it would be way better.
ReplyDeleteI drank one last week. It was nasty): I just downed the whole thing as quick as i could.
ReplyDeletei just found this in a gas sation new here havnt had it plan to in morning perhaps but have had rojo the original and green b4. sometimes they make me feel a bit sleepy like 20mins after drinking a rehab or not much energy if any felt other times I do feel some. Had the rojo 2 times and original 2 times only found green tea once and now this sounds good and odd/interesting
ReplyDeleteOh my. For a little while this one taste kinda like blueberry yougert. Over all it's like a kinda sour white grape mabye. Makes me feel dry in the mouth and weird texture on tounge. Odd one in the rehab line up.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy this drink, and i love another source of energy AND protein
ReplyDeleteIt taste like mens cologne, its disgusting compared to others.
ReplyDeleteI like it better then the original Monster drink. I also like that it is no carbonated. I think this may be my new favourite energy drink!
ReplyDeleteI actually really like this. It's funny because most people I talk to don't really like this particular energy drink. It's my new favorite. I think the taste is for sure unique but Iv'e tried all the other monster rehabs and this one is my fav. The problem is not very many stores I go to have this. Easy to drink and doesn't give me a gut ache like some of the other energy drinks.
ReplyDeleteI agree that it tastes like mens calogne. yuck. the other rehabs are way better.
ReplyDeleteIt tastes okay to begin with but as soon I swallowed it there was this instant after taste that was just gross to me.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the taste of it, I really hope monster doesn't take this one away, seriously freaking delicious ^^
ReplyDeleteIf you like Muscle Milk, you'll find that Rehab Protean is a much better alternative!
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