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Thavage is Chris Bumstead's pre-workout, and the flavour list reads like a lolly shop, so picking your first tub is half the battle. Which ones actually taste as good as they sound, and which are just a cool name? Here is an honest ranking to save you a 40-serve regret.
The short answer
- Safest first buy: Christopher's Secret Stuff, the signature flavour. Sweet, fruity and the one most people start with.
- Best if you like sour: Sour Watermelon nails the sharp, sour-lolly hit.
- Best if you do not like sweet: the citrus flavours, Lemon Lime and Lemonade, are cleaner and easier to sip.
- Cannot decide? Christopher's Secret Stuff is the flavour the range was built around, so it is the natural starting point.
Taste is personal, so treat this as a starting point. The order below leans on what sells fastest and what people re-order, plus how cleanly each one mixes.
Why Thavage is worth caring about
Thavage is the pre-workout from CBUM, the Raw Nutrition line built with Chris Bumstead. Each tub is 40 serves, a solid count for a premium formula, which keeps the price per session reasonable.
It sits in the strong range and is aimed at serious training, so it is not really a beginner pre-workout. If you are new to this, start with half a scoop and see how you handle it before going to a full one. Want to compare it to the rest of the field first? Our guide to pre-workouts ranked by intensity puts it in context.
The flavours, ranked
Top tier: order these with confidence
- Christopher's Secret Stuff: the signature flavour, a sweet fruity mystery taste. The one that started it all and still the most popular.
- Rainbow Sherbet: sweet, creamy and nostalgic, like the ice cream. A real crowd-pleaser.
- Sour Watermelon: the sour-lolly hit done right, sharp then sweet.
Solid middle: you will be happy with any of these
- Raspberry Lemonade: sweet berry with a citrus lift, easy to drink.
- Lemon Lime and Lemonade: clean, zesty and refreshing, the pick if you want less candy.
- South Beach Slush: fruity, slushy and summery.
- 6 Peat: a bold mixed-fruit flavour named for Chris's Olympia run.
Wildcards: love them or leave them
- Beach Bum: tropical and sweet, great for some, a bit much for others.
- Dragon Fruit: light and exotic, a nice change if the candy flavours feel heavy.
- Rocket Candy: full lolly-shop sweet, fun but polarising.
How to pick your flavour
| If you want | Go for |
|---|---|
| The signature Thavage taste | Christopher's Secret Stuff |
| A sour-lolly hit | Sour Watermelon |
| Clean and citrusy | Lemon Lime, Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade |
| Something creamy and sweet | Rainbow Sherbet |
A quick tip on mixing: start with around 300ml of cold water per scoop and adjust. Less water makes the flavour stronger and sweeter, more makes it easier to sip while you warm up.
Where NZ Supps fits
We stock the CBUM Thavage range and ship it fast anywhere in New Zealand, with free shipping over $99. It sits alongside the rest of our pre-workouts and is a favourite in a lot of our customers' stacks.
Not sure Thavage is the right strength for you? Our roundup of the strongest pre-workouts in NZ and our picks of the best pre-workouts for beginners will help you match a formula to how much stim you actually want.
FAQ
What is the best CBUM Thavage flavour? Christopher's Secret Stuff is the signature flavour and the one most people try first, and Rainbow Sherbet and Sour Watermelon are close behind. Taste is personal though, so the citrus options are strong picks if you like something cleaner.
What is Christopher's Secret Stuff? It is the signature Thavage flavour tied to Chris Bumstead, a sweet, fruity mystery flavour that started the range. If you only try one Thavage flavour, this is the one people point you to first.
How many serves are in Thavage? A tub of Thavage is 40 serves, which is a solid serve count for a premium pre-workout. That helps bring the price per session down compared with smaller tubs.
Is CBUM Thavage strong? It sits in the strong range and is built for serious training, so it is not a beginner formula. If you are new to pre-workout, start with half a scoop to see how you handle it before going to a full scoop.
Which Thavage flavour is best if I do not like sweet? Go for Lemon Lime, Lemonade or Raspberry Lemonade. The citrus flavours are cleaner and less candy-sweet, so they are easier to drink if the lolly flavours are too much.
