# Celsius: what people say on TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, X

Read 506 posts and comments on 2026-11-14; 328 were about Celsius. Full report with links: https://sociallisteningai.com/samples/brand-celsius/

Celsius fans are fiercely loyal, praising the strong, jitter-free energy kick, the lightly sweetened taste, and standout flavors like Shirley Temple, Peach Vibe, and Mango Lemonade. The brand's biggest problem is a recurring wave of reports about foreign objects and debris found inside cans, which dominates complaints and is a serious trust issue. Taste is polarizing: some call it chemical, metallic, or cough-syrup-like, while others see it as an adult alternative to candy-sweet rivals. Alani Nu is the constant benchmark, winning on flavor and momentum even as Celsius keeps a devoted base and strong event and ambassador buzz. Surprising notes include health worries around caffeine and sucralose, and a hostile online community that hasn't stopped people from buying in volume.

**How it feels** (328 on-topic): 33% positive, 20% negative, 16% mixed, 31% neutral.
- Reddit: 100 (32% positive, 35% negative)
- X: 48 (42% positive, 10% negative)
- TikTok: 132 (40% positive, 16% negative)
- YouTube: 48 (8% positive, 10% negative)

Not included this time: Instagram (the source did not answer).

## What people like

- **standout flavors like Shirley Temple, Peach Vibe, Mango Passion Fruit, Cherry Cola, Green Apple Cherry, Mixed Berry, Pina Colada and Spritz Snowball Frost** (20 mentions)
  - "why does no one like celsius?. for me personally i think it lacks flavour most of the time and i’ve tried a lot, the only ones that really stood out to me were the peach vibe, green apple cherry, and mixed berry. what ab…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/
  - "They just have different blends of flavors tbh. I like the more sour almost candy like flavors of energy drinks (Ghost is my favorite), Celsius tastes fine but i almost always go for Ghost instead. I do like how Celsius …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1xfb7nd/why_so_much_hate_in_here_for_celsius/19rnf7oiuex5u/
- **brand love and ambassador loyalty run high, with marathon sponsorship and sampling creating good vibes** (15 mentions)
  - "a weekend worth running back 🤝 nyc, thanks for letting us bring the celsius energy to marathon weekend! LIVE. FIT. GO. https://t.co/ND81vxMPdT" X https://x.com/CelsiusOfficial/status/2119837711116939368
  - "This is BIG TIME: Azzi Fudd is the new Brand Ambassador for CELSIUS Energy Drink for March Madness NIL continues to do provide athletes opportunities they never had before - Anyone who says NIL is bad is a fool - These p…" X https://x.com/TheHoopHerald/status/2036599329058701798
- **strong, effective caffeine kick that powers workouts, long shifts and overnight shifts** (14 mentions)
  - "I will probably never drink a celsius again, the levels of clean energy without any jitters from 3/4 of this is outstanding https://t.co/OaECT8tspR" X https://x.com/IMANaudio/status/2120933979708956993
  - "what’s the metric for better, is it taste? because for a preworkout, celcius trumps both of these at least for me" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p4yb62f/
- **favorite everyday brand and go-to drink for loyal daily drinkers** (8 mentions)
  - "Celsius is sooooo good. I’ve never had a bad Celsius flavor before like i would definitely consider this my fav energy drink brand. I know a lot of people don’t like the aftertaste of it but its so satisfying for me" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1ua2e5e/celsius_is_sooooo_good/
  - "Why does everyone hate Celsius?. Celsius is probably the only brand I drink on the regular other than Red Bull Zero Sugar and sometimes Rockstar." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1qkfgud/why_does_everyone_hate_celsius/
- **people buy it by the box and keep it stocked as a daily routine** (6 mentions)
  - "i ordered me a whole box😭" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsdyreante/video/7692010301478161694
  - "so basically every day#yay #celsius #energydrinks #sad #fyp" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@262_.s/video/7700008486880447757
- **fizz-free versions are preferred over the carbonated ones** (5 mentions)
  - "I like the fizz free 🥺 I’m sat for this one tho!" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
  - "Every fizz-free Celsius is so good. better than the carbonated ones imo" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1ti1gkj/every_fizzfree_celsius_is_so_good/
- **lightly sweetened, not candy-sweet taste suits people who dislike sugary drinks** (4 mentions)
  - "Well I really love them — but I like less candy type flavors so… maybe that’s why?" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p4wc9xu/
  - "I love Celsius. Sorry I don’t want to drink liquified gummy worms. All those overly sweet drinks make me sick. Lightly sweetened is all I need." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1qkfgud/why_does_everyone_hate_celsius/o178cby/

## Complaints and problems

- **tastes bad or like chemicals, static, cough syrup, stomach acid or pith** (18 mentions)
  - "Tastes bad." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1qkfgud/why_does_everyone_hate_celsius/o1693jp/
  - "Most of them don't taste good." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1xfb7nd/why_so_much_hate_in_here_for_celsius/19rnb2d9zfpeo/
- **mini figurines and debris found inside cans** (13 mentions)
  - "BEWARE OF CELSIUS. Over the course of the last week and a half I have found not ONE but TWO mini figurines IN MY CELSIUS. Two separate cans, each containing a mini figure inside and some other debris. Absolutely horrifyi…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1wvtgev/beware_of_celsius/
  - "Absolutely agree with you there but it was a fever dream like experience finding a tiny man in my drink" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1wvtgev/beware_of_celsius/pdeu37f/
- **caffeine and health worries: too much caffeine, heart palpitations, headaches, pregnancy anxiety, ER visit** (8 mentions)
  - "How are you not at deaths door with all that caffeine" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
  - "Addicted to Celsius energy drinks. Hi, ya'll - first post in this subreddit. I've been consuming energy drinks since 2021, usually at least one a day, or every other day. There were times where I was (and still am) consu…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/decaf/comments/1tvs59b/addicted_to_celsius_energy_drinks/
- **artificial sweetener and ingredient concerns, including sucralose gut health, citric acid and acne** (6 mentions)
  - "Very interesting. I was expecting Celcius to do it, because it uses fake sugar and this has been proven to kill/slow down healthy microbes in your gut. I did not expect the Redbull (maybe the SF version) but this is real…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-lmQf_VdcY&lc=Ugy6kITdeAeeH1YAELV4AaABAg
  - "Yep, garbage, just like most of the crap in the grocery store.😒" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@imjustwasim/video/7705158681914019102
- **online community is hostile toward the brand and people are tired of it** (6 mentions)
  - "This sub hates em. I see everyone drinking these" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1qkfgud/why_does_everyone_hate_celsius/o16agn7/
  - "A bunch of people parroting each other" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1xfb7nd/why_so_much_hate_in_here_for_celsius/19rnafmsi6v6s/
- **terrible aftertaste** (3 mentions)
  - "They have a terrible aftertaste" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p4wff59/
  - "Celsius isn’t my favorite (I prefer alani which is funny since they’re owned by the same company) I get an almost tea flavored after taste I like the fruit punch one but that’s about it lol" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
- **inconsistent flavor, flat cans and lack of flavor variety** (3 mentions)
  - "why does no one like celsius?. for me personally i think it lacks flavour most of the time and i’ve tried a lot, the only ones that really stood out to me were the peach vibe, green apple cherry, and mixed berry. what ab…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/
  - "I don’t mind Celsius just feel like some flavors taste similar. Would prefer other brands but don’t mind them" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1xfb7nd/why_so_much_hate_in_here_for_celsius/19rnab6412qud/

## Questions people ask

- **which flavors are best and worth trying** (4 mentions)
  - "Peach Vibe, Tropical Vibe, Peach Mango Green Tea, Mango Lemonade, Dragon Fruit Lime, Blue Razz Lemonade, Oasis Vibe" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1qkfgud/why_does_everyone_hate_celsius/opytp69/
  - "What would you compare them too? Some of my favourites right now are: Reign Storm (specifically Peach/Nectarine and Strawberry/Guava). Alani Nu (specifically Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Witch's Brew, and Cosmic Stardust). Also …" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1qkfgud/why_does_everyone_hate_celsius/optx0iy/
- **why does no one like Celsius and why so much hate** (3 mentions)
  - "what’s the metric for better, is it taste? because for a preworkout, celcius trumps both of these at least for me" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p4yb62f/
  - "I love celsius, it’s not overly sweet like so many. seems like a lot of people on here love Ghost and i think those are so gross. Just way too much" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p560t7n/
- **what do the volume, price and Alani vs Celsius market data mean for the stock** (3 mentions)
  - "So it’s good, but bad, but good?! lol" X https://x.com/Stylz242424/status/2107848151713427592
  - "@grok Simplify and interpret this data and give key takeaways for the company Celsius Holdings." X https://x.com/GARRlS0N/status/2107964721512972782
- **does Celsius use sugar alcohols and how unhealthy are the powdered drinks** (2 mentions)
  - "No they dont? I mean unless im missing something i dont see anything on their label or online that says they use sugar alcohols" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p4whuk8/
  - "How unhealthy are "sport: energy drinks like Celsius?. My parents don't even drink energy drinks and they like to drink the Celsius powdered drinks sometimes. I am curious how bad are these drinks actually?" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/1xrfu4q/how_unhealthy_are_sport_energy_drinks_like_celsius/
- **can you drink Celsius under BYU no-coffee-or-tea rule** (2 mentions)
  - "It actually would be since they are as caffeine addicted as the rest of us, just via soda and energy drinks lol. The ban is literally on coffee and tea as drinks and not due to the caffeine content (Joseph Smith apparent…" Reddit https://reu.byu.edu/honorcode
  - "Celsius BID, i was in a undergrad research program with a few mormon people and they can still drink energy drinks" Reddit https://reu.byu.edu/honorcode
- **is Celsius healthier than other energy drinks or is there a catch** (1 mention)
  - "How bad is Celsius Energy Drink compared to other energy drinks?. I looked their ingredients and they are definitely not as bad as other energy drinks, but is there a catch?" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Biohackers/comments/1p4s2hm/how_bad_is_celsius_energy_drink_compared_to_other/
- **does it spike blood sugar or affect glucose levels** (1 mention)
  - "Celsius energy drink and my nlood sugar. How does it affect my glucose levels #bloodsugar #glucoselevels #insulinresistant1 #celsiusenergy" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@insulinresistant4/video/7698339658744335646

## Buying signals

- **people buy regularly and keep Celsius stocked at home or the office fridge** (5 mentions)
  - "Agreed. Celsius is my first choice. I have several of them in my office mini fridge, at work." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1qkfgud/why_does_everyone_hate_celsius/o18wwx7/
  - "My kid just asked me if they’ll let her buy a Celsius for me at the kiosk in the mall. Lmao GIRL go get my ass an energy drink & don’t piss me off. 😂 I have a LONG shift ahead of me" X https://x.com/goblin_mami/status/2119236667462787110
- **investors are holding or adding Celsius stock despite losses** (5 mentions)
  - "I own Celsius stock, about -40% on my position right now. Thinking about buying more. In my opinion headwinds are in place, but as far as I know I read and heard earnings call and so far it seems Celsius still grows beca…" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=983VyTMq2j8&lc=Ugy03naLY9k3Ogp568J4AaABAg
  - "Nothing to worry about. They just get more streamlined what takes a bit of time and money.." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=983VyTMq2j8&lc=UgwYqg7GepdPQW46Om94AaABAg
- **taste tests and reviews drive purchase intent, including Cherry Cola and Witch's Brew** (3 mentions)
  - "I’m an Alani girl through and through but this makes me want to go buy all the Celsius 😂" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
  - "Ok- you've convinced me to try Cherry Cola!! ♥️♥️♥️" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
- **limited-edition flavors drive immediate purchase intent** (2 mentions)
  - "This might be my new favorite flavor (sadly is limited edition)🍒 @Celsius #celsiusambassador" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@michmosteele/video/7697467245198462215
  - "A spritz you can drink before noon and no one will look at you funny Snowball Frost -Celsius Live Fit Sparkling Energy Drink - Limited Edition Flavor https://t.co/hbxL5Ccuov https://t.co/FQMBBIk0OE" X https://x.com/steviebreech/status/2120245609852510601
- **drinkers plan to keep buying Celsius alongside Alani and 4GVN** (1 mention)
  - "Celsius, Alani and now new one, 4GVN...I'll take my chances!" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tiff.marieee/video/7690692687439203615
- **some plan to stop buying after hearing about side effects** (1 mention)
  - "thanks for your information I was drinking these at work cuz they were passing them out but I did feel what you talked about I will stop drinking this beverage thanks for the 411" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@imjustwasim/video/7705158681914019102
- **some want to try it but can't find it** (1 mention)
  - "Wish I could try it 😂" X https://x.com/JaradCapital/status/2119835964554236336

## Compared with other brands

- **Alani Nu is the main rival, favored on flavor and momentum but seen as less energy than Celsius** (11 mentions)
  - "I’m an Alani girl through and through but this makes me want to go buy all the Celsius 😂" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
  - "Celsius isn’t my favorite (I prefer alani which is funny since they’re owned by the same company) I get an almost tea flavored after taste I like the fruit punch one but that’s about it lol" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
- **preferred over Ghost, Bing, Gorilla Mind, BUM and Red Bull Zero** (4 mentions)
  - "bc there’s better options looking at you GM, Ghost" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p4w83pm/
  - "Why does everyone hate Celsius?. Celsius is probably the only brand I drink on the regular other than Red Bull Zero Sugar and sometimes Rockstar." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1qkfgud/why_does_everyone_hate_celsius/
- **Monster and Red Bull are the other go-to brands and safety benchmarks** (3 mentions)
  - "I like some of them but I drink mostly redbulls" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@danielletarbet/video/7704840967626444063
  - "Monster vs Red Bull vs Celsius — Are They Safe?" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-lmQf_VdcY
- **Bloom, Bum, Bang, Liquid Death, Zoa and Death Wish are suggested alternatives** (2 mentions)
  - "DO BLOOM OR BUBBLER NEXT PLSSS" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
  - "Bloom the best energy drink in the game" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
- **Celsius seen as adult palate vs liquid-candy brands** (2 mentions)
  - "I love Celsius. Sorry I don’t want to drink liquified gummy worms. All those overly sweet drinks make me sick. Lightly sweetened is all I need." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1qkfgud/why_does_everyone_hate_celsius/o178cby/
  - "Most users here prefer to drink liquid candy. Celsius is for an adult palate." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p4z8cie/
- **Kirkland knockoff compared favorably** (2 mentions)
  - "Costco Celsius Knockoff Review:. REVIEW: Kirkland Sparkling Energy Drink Kirkland Energy Drink Review For context of my preferences, my favorite energy drinks are Alani Orange Kiss and Witches Brew, Ghost Welch’s Grape a…" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1s7rcrw/costco_celsius_knockoff_review/
  - "I don't get it. I didn't know it was a thing till I saw it here. I just had a Pina Colada. De-freaking-licous. I'm not picky either I love the Kirkland energy drinks" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1xfb7nd/why_so_much_hate_in_here_for_celsius/19rnatkwnnluo/
- **Ghost is recommended instead, though some find it gross** (1 mention)
  - "I love celsius, it’s not overly sweet like so many. seems like a lot of people on here love Ghost and i think those are so gross. Just way too much" Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p560t7n/

## What people want next

- **wants other brands like Bloom, Bubbler, Ghost, Monster and Bang taste-tested next** (3 mentions)
  - "Can you do Bloom energy? ♥️" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
  - "Please do bloom energy" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
- **wants more sugar-free and isolated-ingredient safety testing** (2 mentions)
  - "Would like you to do the same test for all 3 energy drinks with sugar free options. Be interesting to see what their reaction are to sugar free versions." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-lmQf_VdcY&lc=UgwrC_Fqvbot3r1kma14AaABAg
  - "Could you break down the ingredient differences and try isolated ingredient testing to see what it is that's causing these reactions? Very facinating" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-lmQf_VdcY&lc=UgyWesfUxoQjqHLdTuJ4AaABAg
- **wants more flavor variety and consistent taste** (2 mentions)
  - "I stopped drinking Celsius cus their flavors weren’t consistent and sometimes they’d be flat. Alani never did me dirty tho" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959
  - "See I generally do too, but for some reason a lot of the celcius flavors just don't vibe with me. Like a lot just taste too generic fruit and or berries to me." Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p4yjy6v/
- **wants more limited-edition flavors kept around** (1 mention)
  - "This might be my new favorite flavor (sadly is limited edition)🍒 @Celsius #celsiusambassador" TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@michmosteele/video/7697467245198462215
- **wants a pear and cinnamon flavor** (1 mention)
  - "I really want a pear and cinnamon flavor 😔" YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrqAObrvOiA&lc=UgyjLHcjGFpq5ZRIecp4AaABAg
- **wants coffee included in the rotifer test** (1 mention)
  - "I’d really like to see what they do with coffee…." YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-lmQf_VdcY&lc=UgylKYY9_yeGz7M0wop4AaABAg

## Quotes

> BEWARE OF CELSIUS. Over the course of the last week and a half I have found not ONE but TWO mini figurines IN MY CELSIUS. Two separate cans, each containing a mini figure inside and some other debris. Absolutely horrifying. I have reached out to the company and they are sending me a case of Celsius as an apology. They also want me to send in the can and mini figure which i’m doing, but I have all …
> -- u/Sammington-28 on Reddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1wvtgev/beware_of_celsius/

> Tried a Celsius energy drink and it tasted like cigarettes https://t.co/Jd90mM6crm
> -- @FuturamaFan3 on X, https://x.com/FuturamaFan3/status/2120962859563962684

> Coffee has been super nauseating to me - but I have also been feeling exhausted. Yesterday and today I drank an energy drink instead of coffee (Celsius) to get through the work day. I checked to make sure it was not over the recommended caffeine intake (its not - 140mg) but something made me search again and I guess they aren't recommended because of the other ingredients and herbs they use :( Now…
> -- u/Ratatangala on Reddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/june2027bumpers/comments/1xp7c44/november_06_2026_daily_chat_am/

> The new Shirley temple Celsius is really good
> -- @bradmax82 on TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@dathecreator/video/7706378707505564959

> Every flavor tastes burnt, it's probably because of the sugar alcohol they use
> -- u/ValuableMousse6616 on Reddit, https://www.reddit.com/r/energydrinks/comments/1vtuw6d/why_does_no_one_like_celsius/p4wevlc/

> Celsius makes my heart feel like it’s gonna explode 🤣
> -- @kaliikayy on TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@danielletarbet/video/7704840967626444063