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Monster

Monster Energy Java Monster Mean Bean, Coffee + Energy Drink

No foam, extra hot, half-caf, no-whip, soy latte, enough of the coffeehouse bs already. It’s time to get out of the line and step up to what’s next.

8.7 /10
★★★★½ Highly Recommended Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #579 of 1193 (Top 49%)
Our Coffee Score 8.5
Coffee Lovers Score 9.4
Overall Ranked #579 of 1193 (Top 49%)
Ready-to-Drink Coffee Ranked #35 of 109 (Top 33%)
Our Coffee Score Ranked #686 of 1193 (Top 58%)
Coffee Lovers Ranked #148 of 1193 (Top 13%)

Our verdict: Ranked #33 of our top 109 ready-to-drink coffee — an outstanding medium pick with vanilla notes, earning a 4.7★ average across 8,240 Amazon ratings.

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Key facts

Roast
Medium
Origin
Multi-region blend
Process
Roasted
Size
15 oz
Price / oz
$2.30
Best for
Drip

Flavor notes

Vanilla

The Coffee Score review

No foam, extra hot, half-caf, no-whip, soy latte, enough of the coffeehouse bs already. It’s time to get out of the line and step up to what’s next. Our team spent hands-on time with the Monster Energy Java Monster Mean Bean, Coffee + Energy Drink to see how it holds up against the rest of the ready-to-drink coffee we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #33 of our top 109 ready-to-drink coffee — an outstanding medium pick with vanilla notes, earning a 4.7★ average across 8,240 Amazon ratings.

No foam, extra hot, half-caf, no-whip, soy latte, enough of the coffeehouse bs already. It’s time to get out of the line and step up to what’s next. Java Monster, premium coffee and cream brewed up with killer flavor, supercharged with Monster Energy blend. Coffee done the monster way, wide open, with a take no prisoners attitude and the experience and know-how to back it up. Consumer responsibility--limit 3 cans per day. Not recommended for children, pregnant women or people sensitive to caffeine. Instructions: Shake gently.

From the roaster

  • Java Monster Mean Bean, as in, Vanilla Bean
  • 220 calories per can
  • Premium brewed coffee, cream and supercharged with the Monster Energy blend
  • Kosher
  • Non-Carbonated

What we liked

  • Strong overall Coffee Score of 8.5/10 — ranked #579 of 1193 (49% percentile).
  • Distinct flavor profile: Vanilla.
  • Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.4/10 from 8,240 ratings.

How we graded this coffee

Mass-market brand Grading framework
Taste 40% weight 9.4
Freshness 20% weight 8.6
Bean Quality & Sourcing 15% weight 8
Value 15% weight 6.6
Roast Quality 10% weight 8.7
Our Coffee Score (experts, 80% of overall) 8.5/10

The Coffee Lovers Score

Averages 4.7★ from 8,240 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 86%
4 star 7%
3 star 3%
2 star 1%
1 star 3%
  • NDawn Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Best coffee energy drink

    My favorite out of the Monster drinks. It doesn't taste too much like straight coffee. I think it has a slight French vanilla taste. Its great if you're a coffee drinker and amazing if you're not a coffee drinker but don't like the other energy drinks.

    1 found this helpful

  • Wendy K Verified purchase ★★★★★

    My Husband’s Morning Personality in a Can

    My husband drinks a Java Monster Mean Bean every morning like it’s his life force — and honestly, it kind of is.

    7 found this helpful

  • Debbie M. Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Mean Bean Java Monster sweet smooth creamy coffee

    This monster Java mean Bean energy drink is a sweet creamy vanilla bean flavor infused with light coffee(good for even those who don't like coffee)and cream , non carbonated 200mg of caffeine per 15 oz fl can. If you like black coffee this is not for you.I drink it straight out of the fridge, taste great ice cold .

    1 found this helpful

  • Shane Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Good price

    Way cheaper than any storeSometimes the package is destroyed, in there defense there pretty heavy.Never open and always on time

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