What do you think of Caffeinated Cola Kick and its new pouch? :tropical_drink:

[Jiska_Queal]

Hi Guys!

Our newest Limited Edition - Caffeinated Cola Kick - is available since the beginning of this week. Have you tried it yet? And if yes; do you have any feedback to share with us?

Also, we're really curious about your thoughts on our new pouches. How do you like the design and the 'Aplix' opening- and closing system?

Enjoy your day

[Spook]

I like the flavour, like green apple it has some freshness to it, which makes them great for the warm weather.

New closing system is great, though there was one thing that the plain white bags did better - having the strip be closed during shipping. With the 4.0 bags and now these new ones, no matter how much I bang the bag on my kitchen counter, there is some powder stuck in the part you rip off, which makes opening bags messy. The unbranded white bags solved this problem for me.

[Sanneke]

I should be getting my first bag with this flavor in today, and I'm super excited to try! As for the closing system, I love it! I actually had more issues with the ziploc type of the unbranded bag, which had a fair amount of powder on top despite shaking, and I had to clean the grab side because it was full of powder preventing it from closing. This opens (and closes!) like a DREAM.

[SilentException]

I like the flavor but it is nothing spectacular. Like mentioned, it has some freshness, I think I could taste a bit of lime in there Oats still prevail in taste. Caffeine kick is nice.

As for the bag, new locking system is decent, MyProtein used to use the same system. It is hard(er) to pour out without a spoon or scoop but easier to close well.

What I don't like about the new bags is the fact that you have to tear them on top. Some powder is always stuck there and it drops everywhere in process. The old bags (first ones) with a tear 1.5cm from top were still perfect. Don't know why you changed that system in the first place. Printout is very cool and nice!

[Jiska_Queal]

Yum, totally agree with you on the Groovy Green Apple

Thanks for sharing your feedback on the new pouches. Personally, I also noticed this problem a few times with our old bags (the ones before the white ones) and haven't experienced it yet with the CCK I opened. But thanks for letting us know! We'll keep an eye on it

[Jiska_Queal]

Ah yes! Let's hope you will enjoy the flavor too!

[Jiska_Queal]

Hmm, now that you say so, I think I notice a little note of lime too Good to hear you like the kick of caffeine in this flavor!

Thanks for letting us know about the 'stuck powder' problem, we'll keep an eye on it

[Sanneke]

Glad to report I absolutely love it!

[Jiska_Queal]

Yay!

[Tannhauser]

I have to say I LOVE IT! it's great for a cold breakfast. I prepare it the night before and leave it on the fridge overnight. It's perfect for this hot summer we are having in Madrid.

I drink it after my Crossfit training at 7am, so I'm mixing 450cal of Cola with a dose of Flow and 30g of FoodSpring protein powder. I´ve tested with Vanilla and Chocolate for the moment, and the mix is really great and tasteful. And the double caffeine kick is doing its work

Regarding the pouch, the velcro works pretty good, but it requires a bit of time to really empty the space above it. Also I noticed that the "Queal" logo in the front is basically invisible, so maybe you want to change the color of the font.

Thank you! I would keep this as a "summer" season flavor.

[trtr]

Overall I like the flavour - just ordered some more - so that tells its own story.

Initially though I only thought it was ok and that the smell was more "cola'y" than the taste, but then I tried it with refrigerated water and it was much better.

Tap water here in the UK is really only cool right now!

I have all my Queal with very cold water now - it's a great way to go.

As to the velcro - its very easy to open / reseal so thats good. Its not airtight though, so not using the full pouch within a few days - is possibly not a good thing?

I agree with a poster above that the unbranded pouches seem best - Green Apple for example.

[Jiska_Queal]

Cool water for the win 🏻

I’m sorry to hear you have trouble keeping the new pouches airtight. As long as they are stored in a dry, cool and (in this case) closed place like your cupboard, it should be ok. However, have you tried to really press and slide at the same time, while closing?

[trtr]

Thanks Jiska.

Yep I always store the pouches away from light / heat / moisture, though I know the pouches protect against those things. I'm just a cautious person!

I've finished the current pouch of Caffeinated Cola, so will wait for my next delivery and see how I get on with the press & slide approach.

[jakejones88]

Loooove the flavour, love the pouches. The opening/closing of the pouches was one of the biggest issues I had with Queal, as I often travel with it, and I simply couldn't take opened pouches with me in my bag for fear of a spill.

[jakejones88]

As for the bag, new locking system is decent, MyProtein used to use the same system. It is hard(er) to pour out without a spoon or scoop but easier to close well.

I also haven't experienced this yet. It happened to me a lot with the old pouches. Especially the branded ones.

[jakejones88]

After you've mixed it, shake it with ice. It's so damn good.

[joeydenbroeder]

Love the new pouch, much more convenient and less finicky. The flavor was a bit disappointing, I was expecting the same intensity as the Morning Macchiato, instead it's very bland.