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You want more protein in your day but a thick, milky shake is the last thing you feel like, especially in summer. Nexus Super Protein is built for exactly that gap, a light, fruity clear protein drink. The question is which flavour actually tastes good, so here is an honest ranking.
The short answer
- Safest first buy: Pink Lemonade, Super Icy Pop or Berry Blast. Light, fruity and easy to like.
- Best if you want something different: Ice Cola drinks like a soft drink, and the tropical options are refreshing.
- Most useful all-rounder: Tasteless, for adding protein to water or a smoothie with no flavour change.
- Cannot decide? Grab one fruity flavour and the Tasteless, so you have an everyday sipper and a mixer.
Taste is personal, so treat this as a starting point. The order below leans on what sells fastest and what people re-order.
Why Nexus Super Protein is worth caring about
Here is the key thing to get right: Nexus Super Protein is a clear collagen protein drink, not a whey shake. It drinks light and fruity, more like a flavoured sparkling or still water than a milkshake, with no chalky or creamy texture. That is exactly why people who cannot stomach heavy shakes get on with it.
It is made by Nexus, a New Zealand-owned brand, so it ships fast within NZ. Because it is a collagen-based drink rather than a dense meal-style protein, think of it as an easy top-up across the day, not a full meal replacement. If you want the science on clear protein in general, our explainer on clear whey and clear protein is a good read.
The flavours, ranked
Top tier: order these with confidence
- Pink Lemonade: crisp, tangy and refreshing. The one people keep restocking.
- Super Icy Pop: sweet and nostalgic, like the ice block of the same name. A summer favourite.
- Berry Blast: mixed berry, easy-drinking and crowd-friendly.
Solid middle: you will be happy with any of these
- Ice Cola: cola flavour done light and clean, a fun change from the fruity ones.
- Peach Mango and Mango Passion: tropical and juicy, great on a hot day.
- Tropical Crush: mixed tropical fruit, refreshing and sweet.
- Watermelon and Wild Berry: clean, familiar and easy to sip.
Wildcards: for a specific taste or job
- Green Apple and Blackcurrant Apple: sharper and more tart. Great if you like a tangy hit, a bit much if you prefer sweet.
- Pineapple: bold and tropical, love it or leave it.
- Tasteless: not a flavour at all, and that is the point. Add protein to water, juice or a smoothie without changing the taste.
How to pick your flavour
| If you want | Go for |
|---|---|
| Something you almost certainly like | Pink Lemonade, Super Icy Pop, Berry Blast |
| A soft-drink style option | Ice Cola |
| Tropical and refreshing | Peach Mango, Mango Passion, Tropical Crush |
| Protein with no flavour | Tasteless |
Where NZ Supps fits
We stock the Nexus Super Protein range and ship it fast anywhere in New Zealand, with free shipping over $99. It is a favourite for people building an easy-to-hit protein habit, so it slots neatly into a lot of our customers' daily stacks.
If a light drink is not enough protein on its own, pair it with a powder from our protein range. For more on drinkable options, see our guides to the best protein water in NZ and ready-to-drink protein versus powder.
FAQ
What is the best Nexus Super Protein flavour? Pink Lemonade, Super Icy Pop and Berry Blast are the crowd favourites, since they are light, fruity and easy to drink all day. Taste is personal though, so if you like something different, Ice Cola and the tropical options are strong picks too.
Is Nexus Super Protein a whey protein? No. It is a clear collagen protein drink, so it is light and fruity like a flavoured sparkling or still water, not a thick, milky whey shake. That is the whole point, it drinks like a soft drink rather than a shake.
What does Nexus Super Protein taste like? Think closer to a flavoured water or a soft drink than a milkshake. The flavours are fruity and refreshing, with no chalky or creamy texture, which is why a lot of people who dislike heavy protein shakes get on with it.
Is there an unflavoured Nexus Super Protein? Yes, the Tasteless option adds protein to water or a smoothie without changing the flavour. It is handy if you want the protein hit without a fruity taste, or if you like mixing it into other drinks.
When should I drink Nexus Super Protein? Any time you want an easy protein top-up: after training, between meals, or across the day when a heavy shake does not appeal. Because it is light and refreshing, it suits warm days and people who struggle with thick shakes.
