ESSENTIALS™ Sparkling Dragonberry, Sugar Free Performance Energy Drink, 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 12)

I grabbed these as a pre-workout alternative and honestly had no idea what to expect from something called "Dragonberry." Turns out it is strawberry and dragon fruit combined, and it works surprisingly well. The flavor is fruity and tropical without being candy-sweet or artificial-tasting. Performance-wise, this is not messing around. At 270mg of caffeine per 16oz can, this is significantly stronger than your average energy drink. If you are used to a standard Monster or Red Bull, start with half a can and see how you feel. For those with higher caffeine tolerance, it delivers a clean and sustained energy boost thanks to the green tea extract and guarana blend. The ingredient list is cleaner than most in this category, with added B vitamins, L-theanine, and three essential amino acids. The 12-pack is great value per can and ships securely. A word of caution: this is not a casual office drink. The 270mg caffeine is a serious dose and the label makes that clear. It is aimed at fitness use and is best enjoyed before or during activity, not first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, unless you enjoy feeling like you have launched into orbit.

What can I say about Celsius Essentials Dragonberry, other than it's quite possibly the most delicious energy drink you will ever have in your entire life? When it comes to Celsius, this is hands down the best flavor out of *all* of them, the slender can flavors included. All others are inferior, and once you taste the sweet, refreshing flavor of strawberries mixed with the light, airy taste of pitaya (dragonfruit for the layman), you will never want another. Grape? Think again. That nasty orange marshmallow one? Ugh, no thank you. Cherry Lime? Not this time. Blue Razz? Get out of here with that azz. Watermelon? Well... I mean okay maybe you can drink this one, because *I* will drink this one... but only if there's no Dragonberry available! But seriously, this is great. It's such a great flavor that everyone loves it, and the gas station across the street from my home attempts to keep them in stock for me, as I will purchase 3-4 cans at a time several times a week. But they sell out so fast that I can only get them from there for the first few days after they restock all their Celsius flavors, because everyone else buys the Dragonberry ones, too, so very shortly the gas station has a cooler with one empty slot for a line of cans of Dragonberry Celsius, and then a bunch of slots full of every other color. Grape and Watermelon sell out next, and nobody likes that gross orange one that tastes like perfume, so they really should just discontinue it and come up with something actually good to take its place. But until then, just do yourself a favor and drink the Dragonberry. This thing has a good amount of carbonation, enough to tickle your nose and maybe make you have one or two of those little tiny burps but you're not going to go around belching like a dragon after drinking it like SOME energy drinks can do to you. With 300mg of caffeine, they recommend you limit yourself to two of these a day, but I often have two of these Celsius plus 3-4 cups of coffee in the morning and haven't had any adverse effects, though this is coming from someone with very high caffeine tolerance. As I also suffer from ADHD, I don't really get an energy burst from these drinks, but they *do* help me focus and can sometimes take the edge off of some of my ADHD symptoms in a much more efficient manner than coffee. I've also never had a stomach ache or bloating after drinking Celsius, even if I dare to have three in one day, which I can't say for some other energy drinks that claim to do stuff like give you wings. Liars. But you know what? The makers of Celsius don't lie. Their product is good, contains ingredients you don't have to be afraid of, and has studies backing up their claims regarding the effects of Celsius on your metabolism while exercising. If you want an energy drink you can trust and that tastes great instead of like battery acid, Dragonberry Celsius is for you. It's definitely for me.

Great energy drink, with no sugar, a great flavo at a reasonable pricer.👍👍👍

This is a great energy drink that tastes fantastic and delivers a good performance boost. It easily earns a top rating for the flavor and the overall formula. The only minor drawback is that the Vitamin B3 (niacin) content is a bit too high at 20mg per serving. If you are tracking your micronutrients closely or are sensitive to high doses of B3, it is just something to be aware of, but otherwise, it is an outstanding drink.

It does the job, it contains good amount of caffeine and it takes good, it would have been nice for the dozen to have assorted flavor, other than that all good

Delicious, great price, and gives me the energy to get through night shift!

I really enjoy this Sparkling Dragonberry energy drink. The flavor is refreshing and not too sweet — you can tell they did a good job balancing the berry taste with just the right amount of fizz. I also like that it’s sugar-free; it gives me the lift I need without the crash or extra calories that sugary drinks usually leave behind. The energy boost feels smooth and steady instead of jittery or intense, which is exactly what I want when I’m tackling a long day or need a little extra focus. It’s a great pick-me-up on mornings when coffee isn’t enough or in the afternoon when I need to stay sharp. Overall, this drink exceeded my expectations. It tastes great, gives a solid energy boost without the crash, and doesn’t sit heavy. If you want a refreshing sugar-free energy drink that actually delivers, this one is definitely worth trying.

I’ve bought these numerous times, and they taste great. The flavor is great, not too sweet and it holds the carbonation.