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You are looking at a row of XTEND tubs and every flavour sounds good on the label. The real question is which one you will actually enjoy sipping through a full training session, and which will sit half-finished in the cupboard. Here is an honest ranking to help you pick before you commit to a 90-serve tub.
The short answer
- Safest first buy: Blue Raspberry Ice or Watermelon Explosion. Sweet, familiar, hard to get wrong.
- Best if you sip all day: Lemon Lime Squeeze and Glacial Grape are crisp and easy to drink in volume.
- Most polarising: Mango Madness is a big tropical flavour that some love and others find a touch much.
- Not sure? Start with a 30-serve tub of a safe flavour before you buy the 90-serve size.
Taste is personal, so treat this as a starting point rather than gospel. The order below leans on what sells fastest and re-orders most, plus how each one holds up when you drink a lot of it.
Why XTEND is worth caring about
XTEND from Xtend is one of the most established BCAA drinks around. Each serve gives you 7g of BCAAs plus added electrolytes, with zero sugar. It is also caffeine-free and stimulant-free, which is the part a lot of people miss.
That caffeine-free angle matters. You can drink XTEND during an evening session, a fasted morning workout, or just across a long day without worrying about your sleep. It suits anyone doing longer training, sipping to stay on top of their fluids, or wanting a flavoured drink that is not another energy drink.
The tubs come in a 90-serve size and a 30-serve size. Same flavours, so once you know what you like, the bigger tub is the better value per serve.
The flavours, ranked
Top tier: order these with confidence
- Blue Raspberry Ice: the classic. Sweet, clean and easy to like, which is why it is the go-to for most first-timers.
- Watermelon Explosion: juicy and refreshing, one of the smoothest to drink cold on a hot day.
- Strawberry Kiwi Splash: a nice fruity mix that stays interesting without being over the top.
Solid middle: you will be happy with any of these
- Lemon Lime Squeeze: crisp and tart rather than sweet. The best pick if you drink a lot of water and want something you will not get sick of.
- Glacial Grape: bold grape done well, like the purple lolly without the syrupy edge.
Wildcards: love them or leave them
- Mango Madness: full-on tropical mango. Great if that is your thing, a bit rich if you prefer lighter flavours. Try the small tub first.
How to pick your flavour
| If you want | Go for |
|---|---|
| A safe crowd-pleaser | Blue Raspberry Ice, Watermelon Explosion |
| Something to sip all day | Lemon Lime Squeeze, Glacial Grape |
| Fruity without being sharp | Strawberry Kiwi Splash |
| A big tropical hit | Mango Madness |
A quick mixing tip: XTEND is designed to be flexible with water. Around 500ml per scoop makes an easy all-day sipper, while less water gives you a stronger, sweeter drink for around your workout.
Where NZ Supps fits
We stock the full XTEND BCAA range and ship it fast anywhere in New Zealand, with free shipping over $99. Because it is caffeine-free with added electrolytes, a lot of our customers keep it in their stack alongside a pre-workout or a protein.
If you are weighing up aminos in general, our guide to BCAAs versus EAAs explains which one fits your goal, and if you train hard for long sessions, do you actually need an intra-workout is worth a read too.
FAQ
What is the best XTEND BCAA flavour? Blue Raspberry Ice and Watermelon Explosion are the two most popular, and both are easy to drink all day. Taste is personal though, so if you sip a lot of water at work, a lighter flavour like Lemon Lime Squeeze can be the smarter pick.
Does XTEND have caffeine? No. XTEND is caffeine-free and stimulant-free, so you can drink it during a late session or an evening workout without it affecting your sleep. That is one of the main reasons people use it as an all-day sipper.
How many serves are in a tub of XTEND? The large tub is 90 serves and the smaller one is 30 serves. If you have a flavour you already like, the 90-serve size works out cheaper per serve. Grab a 30-serve tub first if you are testing a new flavour.
Is XTEND worth taking? If you train fasted, do long sessions, or just want a zero-sugar flavoured drink to help you hit your fluids, XTEND does the job. It gives you 7g of BCAAs plus electrolytes without any caffeine or sugar.
Which XTEND flavour is best if I do not like sweet drinks? Go for Lemon Lime Squeeze or Glacial Grape. They lean crisp and refreshing rather than lolly-sweet, which makes them easier to drink in big volumes during a session.
