Zone Unlimited Zero: Fruity Energy (not yogurt!)

    It was with a certain degree of trepidation that I grabbed this newest variation of the Zone energy drink line, a purple and silver can calling itself Ultimate Zero. I had previously enjoyed the red canned Zone Firewall, which tasted similar to the Hawaiian Punch soft drink popular in my country during my childhood. I had not so much enjoyed the Zone Deep Dive, a yogurt flavored addition that likely appeals very much to the Japanese consumer as well as others who crave the taste of yogurt in non-dairy beverages around the world but fell flat with me. That one fell so flat with me that I wasn't sure whether or not I wanted to try anything from this brand again, being that it does not note what the actual flavor is on the can. Ultimate Zero could be anything if Deep Dive, which seemed vaguely aquatic, meant yogurt.

    Still, having had only three hours sleep the night previous, I bought the drink from a convenience store and headed home.

    Luckily, this one was vaguely fruity and not overly sweet. It was a comfortable combination that I would drink again. I wish I could taste test this one against the black can, which I remember being enjoyable, perhaps a dash sweeter and less fruity than this one.