CBUM Essentials Charged - Blue Rathberry, 400g (25 Serves)

6g L-citrulline for bigger pumps and blood flow
3.2g beta-alanine to push endurance (the tingle is normal)
400mg Alpha-GPC for locked-in focus

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Core Ingredients

Caffeine Anhydrous

350 mg

L-Citrulline

6000 mg

Beta-Alanine

3200 mg

L-Tyrosine

2000 mg

Alpha-GPC (50%)

400 mg

Description

CBUM Essentials Charged is the high-octane version of Chris Bumstead's Essential pre-workout. Same transparent, fully-dosed philosophy, dialled up for the days you need a serious kick. If regular Essential is the daily driver, Charged is the one you save for heavy sessions and early-morning training.

The difference is the stim stack: 350mg of caffeine anhydrous layered with Dynamine and theobromine for energy that hits fast and stays sustained, plus Alpha-GPC for sharper focus. Underneath sits a loaded pump and endurance base.

Key Benefits

  • 6g L-citrulline for bigger pumps and blood flow
  • 3.2g beta-alanine to push endurance (the tingle is normal)
  • 400mg Alpha-GPC (50%) for locked-in focus
  • 350mg caffeine anhydrous plus Dynamine and theobromine
  • Fully disclosed label, no proprietary blends

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Serving size: 1 scoop (16 g) · Servings per container: 30
Per servingAmount% DV
L-Citrulline6000 mg†
Beta-Alanine3200 mg†
L-Tyrosine2000 mg†
Alpha-GPC (50%)400 mg†
Caffeine Anhydrous350 mg†
Pink Himalayan Salt200 mg†
Dynamine (Methylliberine)156 mg†
Theobromine100 mg†
† Daily Value not established.

CBUM Essentials Charged is the high-octane version of Chris Bumstead's Essential pre-workout. Same transparent, fully-dosed philosophy, dialled up for the days you need a serious kick. If regular Essential is the daily driver, Charged is the one you save for heavy sessions and early-morning training.

The difference is the stim stack: 350mg of caffeine anhydrous layered with Dynamine and theobromine for energy that hits fast and stays sustained, plus Alpha-GPC for sharper focus. Underneath sits a loaded pump and endurance base.

Key benefits

  • 6g L-citrulline for bigger pumps and blood flow
  • 3.2g beta-alanine to push endurance (the tingle is normal)
  • 400mg Alpha-GPC (50%) for locked-in focus
  • 350mg caffeine anhydrous plus Dynamine and theobromine
  • Fully disclosed label, no proprietary blends

CBUM Essentials Charged is a fully disclosed pre-workout from CBUM built for lifters who want a strong, stimulant-driven session rather than a mild energy top-up. Each scoop carries 350mg of caffeine anhydrous alongside 6000mg of L-citrulline, giving you the drive to start heavy and the blood flow to sustain it through your working sets. This tub is the Blue Rathberry flavour, 480g and 30 servings, and it sits in the CBUM Essentials Charged range alongside Sour Watermelon for anyone who wants the same 350mg caffeine dose in a different taste.

How CBUM Pre-Workout works

The pump and endurance side of CBUM Essentials Charged rests on two amino acids working through different pathways. L-citrulline converts to L-arginine in the kidneys, raising nitric oxide production and widening blood vessels, so more oxygen and nutrients reach working muscle. Beta-alanine raises the muscle's carnosine stores instead, which buffer the hydrogen ions that build up as you push through higher reps, and that buffering is why some people feel a tingling sensation after dosing.

On the stimulant side, the 350mg caffeine anhydrous dose is paired with Dynamine (methylliberine) and theobromine, compounds that work alongside caffeine rather than replacing it. Alpha-GPC adds choline, a precursor the brain uses to build acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter tied to focus. L-tyrosine, dosed at 2000mg per serve, supports mental performance when caffeine and training stress are both elevated.

Why choose CBUM Essentials Charged

CBUM Essentials Charged uses a fully disclosed label, so every dose in the eight-ingredient panel is printed in milligrams instead of hidden inside a proprietary blend. You know exactly what a 16g scoop delivers before you take it, which matters with a stimulant dose this strong.

  • Informed Sport certified, so athletes under a testing programme can use it with confidence.
  • 200mg of pink Himalayan salt per serve helps replace sodium lost through sweat.
  • Dynamine and theobromine round out the caffeine dose, giving a broader stimulant complex than caffeine alone.

Getting the most from it

Mix one scoop of CBUM Essentials Charged with 250 to 350ml of cold water and drink it 20 to 30 minutes before training, giving the caffeine and citrulline time to reach effective blood levels. Because this is a 350mg caffeine dose, avoid taking it within 6 hours of bedtime unless your tolerance is already high. Stack it with a creatine product for strength work, or add electrolytes on longer, hotter sessions.

Some lifters cycle CBUM Essentials Charged with a lower-stimulant option through the week, then return to the full dose for heavy training days. Browse the pre-workout range to compare stimulant levels before you commit.

Nutrition per serving. Key ingredients: Caffeine Anhydrous, L-Citrulline, Beta-Alanine, L-Tyrosine, Alpha-GPC. Flavour: Blue Rathberry.

Mix 1 scoop with 300 to 400ml of cold water and drink 20 to 30 minutes before training. Always assess tolerance with half a scoop first. Don't exceed one scoop in 24 hours and avoid other caffeine sources while using it.

Experienced pre-workout users chasing a genuine high-stim hit for tough training. With 350mg of caffeine plus Dynamine and theobromine, this is a strong formula. If you are caffeine sensitive, new to high-stim pres, or training in the evening, start with half a scoop or reach for regular CBUM Essential instead.

How much caffeine is in Charged?

350mg of caffeine anhydrous per scoop, plus Dynamine and theobromine, roughly three to four cups of coffee worth of stimulant.

Charged or regular Essential?

Pick Charged for a strong, high-energy hit; pick Essential (200mg caffeine) for an everyday, moderate option.

Why the tingling?

Beta-alanine, harmless and temporary.

Should I cycle it?

Many people take a week off every 6 to 8 weeks to keep caffeine sensitivity in check.

Can I stack CBUM Essentials Charged with a creatine product?

Yes. CBUM Essentials Charged doesn't contain creatine, so adding a separate creatine product is straightforward and won't double up on any ingredient in the label. Take your creatine dose any time of day and your scoop of Charged 20 to 30 minutes before training.

How fast does CBUM Essentials Charged ship within New Zealand?

NZ Supps dispatches CBUM Essentials Charged from local NZ stock, so most orders reach Kiwi addresses well inside a standard courier window. Check the shipping page at checkout for an exact estimate to your address.

Is CBUM Essentials Charged suitable for Kiwi lifters who get drug tested?

Yes. It's Informed Sport certified, meaning every batch is screened for banned substances, which matters for competitive lifters and anyone training under a New Zealand or international testing programme, whether you compete locally or overseas.

How should I store the 480g tub of CBUM Essentials Charged?

Keep the tub sealed, away from direct sunlight and moisture, in a cool cupboard rather than a hot car or a steamy bathroom. The scoop provided inside keeps every 16g serve consistent, so reseal the lid tightly after each use to protect the powder's potency between sessions.

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Grayson H.
Pre Review

Great stuff, not the best flavor but still good

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Samuel B.
The best

The best preworkout, hands down. Iโ€™ve been lifting since the old days, early 2000s. Back when Jackd3D had the good stuff in it. This is as good but with better flavor!

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Carlos
5 Stars

Great taste and energy boost for the gym!

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Sheila S.
Preworkout

It takes times to get used to it, makes my heart faster then the essentials pre work out

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Michael S.
Love this flavor

I like it man real good shit

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Kristen
5 Stars

Love these products

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John
5 Stars

Great flavor and amazing ingredients. I use this for my heavy days and seem to hit PRs every time I do. This has become my favorite pre-workout and I will be buying it again

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Michaela R.
Workout Pump

Great tasting product!!

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Chanel R.
My new favorite

Love this flavor so much!

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Alex G.
Its just alright

It has a weird aftertaste similar to C4's pre back in 2015/2016. Detracts from the flavor. Other than that, the pumps and caffeine hit good

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Abel
5 Stars

I like it ๐Ÿ‘Œ

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LEMELYS
5 Stars

Buen servicio

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