Caffiend: Java Monster Loca Moca

Monster is one of the most popular energy drinks on the market. The brand offers a plethora of flavors, including coffee-flavored energy drinks like the Java Monster Loca Moca.  Looks like: A big ol' can of whoop ass.Smells like: Sugar-laden espresso.Tastes like: Chocolate coffee with an extra sweet kick.Caffeine and...
By Niki D'AndreaApril 6, 2009
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Monster is one of the most popular energy drinks on the market. The brand offers a plethora of flavors, including coffee-flavored energy drinks like the Java Monster Loca Moca.

 Looks like: A big ol’ can of whoop ass.

Smells like: Sugar-laden espresso.

Tastes like: Chocolate coffee with an extra sweet kick.

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Caffeine and other contents: About 140 mg per 16 ounce can. That’s 60 mg more caffeine than an 8 ounce Red Bull. The product is supposed to contain half the caffeine of a cup of coffee, but seems about the same.

Caffeine kick: Pretty intense. The rush is a combination caffeine/sugar rush that lasts a good hour or so after consumption. 

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Niki D’Andrea has covered subjects including drug culture, women’s basketball, pirate radio stations, Scottsdale staycations, and fine wine. She has worked at both New Times and Phoenix Magazine, and is now a freelancer.

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