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Starbucks Baya Mango Guava

Starbucks Baya Mango Guava

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SHARK SCORE · ENJOYABLE · SHARK SCORE · ENJOYABLE · 76

Enjoyable · A solid grab.

Ranked #122 of 267 drinks · #1 of 4 Starbucks

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160 mgCaffeine
12 ozCan size
13.3mg per oz · Strong
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The Sharks’ verdict

Average of 2 Shark reviews. Each category is scored 0–10; Overall is its own call, not an average.

Look7.3/10
Taste7.8/10
Kick5.8/10
Overall7.6/10
JaredReviewed Mar 5, 2022
9/10
“I really didn’t expect to put a Starbucks energy drink near the top of my rankings, but here we are.”
Look8
Taste9.3
Kick7
Overall9

Jared’s full review

Introduction

Here we go with #2/3 on my Baya Energy series. First up was Pineapple Passionfruit, which I THOUGHT would be my favorite. It was decent, coming out to a 6.8 overall. Not bad, but I’m hoping this comes through even stronger.

Appearance

Can is a real eye-catcher. I think just having the Starbucks logo on there along will draw people in that normally wouldn’t take a second glance at an energy drink.

Taste

Nope – this is my favorite flavor so far. It blows Pineapple Passionfruit out of the water.

The mango and guava both come in strong, and there’s almost no bitter aftertaste! It’s just sweet! The drink is supremely refreshing. I’m seriously having trouble putting it down to type up this review.

Kick

I mentioned in the Pineapple Passionfruit review that I couldn’t get a firm grasp on the carbonation level. It’s a bit easier to pick up here. Definitely medium-high, and it’s a perfect combination with the fruity, mango-guava flavor.

160 mg of caffeine. 23g of sugar. Advertises caffeine naturally derived from the coffee plant ingredient.

Conclusion

I really didn’t expect to put a Starbucks energy drink near the top of my rankings, but here we are. Mtn Dew Kickstart is a good comparison for the flavor profile – but this drink has a little something extra. I think it’s the 10% fruit juice that really adds a burst of flavor that pairs excellently with the carbonation.

CamReviewed Mar 19, 2022
6.2/10
“Light and refreshing, but leaves a mild bitter aftertaste. Great flavor selection, but was not quite sweet enough.”
Look6.5
Taste6.3
Kick4.5
Overall6.2
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Introduction

Mango Guava is generally one of the best flavors out there, and the best of the three Baya energy drinks. It is very light and refreshing, but has a mildly bitter aftertaste like all Baya energy drinks. It is overall enjoyable, but disappointing considering the flavor selection.

Upside

The caffeine content is the right amount to get you through an afternoon or give you a boost when enjoying a nice day outside. 160mg of caffeine in a 12oz can (13.33mg/floz) is the same total amount as most Red Bulls and Monsters in their 16oz can. Do not expect a crazy kick, but the effects will not go unnoticed.

Downside

For such a good flavor, it leaves a bitter aftertaste in your mouth. It also is not as sweet as most mango guava flavors. Not much sweetener should be needed as a naturally sweet flavor, but they still underdid it with only 22g of sugar and no sweeteners.

Upshot

Excellent flavor; moderate execution. It is refreshing, but leaves a slight bitter aftertaste. Adding a little artificial sweetener may have gone a long way, but the new Starbucks energy drink tried to keep it natural. I can see the appeal with an excellent flavor selection as an overall healthier option for an energy drink, but the taste just is not as good as other Mano Guava selections.

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Starbucks Baya Mango Guava: quick answers

How much caffeine is in Starbucks Baya Mango Guava?

Starbucks Baya Mango Guava has 160 mg of caffeine in a 12 fl oz can (13.3 mg per fluid ounce). That's about as much as 1.5 cups of brewed coffee (8 oz each, about 95 mg per cup), 40% of the 400 mg a day the FDA cites for healthy adults. It ranks #146 for caffeine among the 267 drinks we've rated.

Is Starbucks Baya Mango Guava good?

The Sharks give Starbucks Baya Mango Guava a Shark Score of 76 (Enjoyable: “A solid grab.”), ranking it #122 of 267. The short version: “Light and refreshing, but leaves a mild bitter aftertaste. Great flavor selection, but was not quite sweet enough.”

What is the best Starbucks flavor?

By our scores, yes: Starbucks Baya Mango Guava is the top-rated of the 4 Starbucks drinks we've tried. The lowest-rated is Starbucks Baya Pineapple Passionfruit (56). See every Starbucks flavor ranked.

Is Starbucks Baya Mango Guava discontinued?

Yes. Baya line quietly left stores (tastingtable.com/1607653/starbucks-tease-new-energy-drinks-panera); BevNET lists it as discontinued. The closest match you can buy is Juice Monster Pipeline Punch (78). See every discontinued energy drink we've rated.

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