[Selected by an 8-year fitness veteran] REYS Protein Recommended Flavor Ranking | Comparing all 8 varieties

Hello! I'm Torimune, and I've been doing home workouts for 8 years.

Which REYS protein flavor is recommended?

To put it simply, if you're unsure, the two flavors to go with are "Mixed Berry" and "Chocolate".

If you're choosing just one, go with Mixed Berry.
If you don't want to take any risks, you can't go wrong with Chocolate.

In this article, I, with 8 years of fitness experience, will compare all 8 REYS flavors and explain
・A ranking of the truly delicious flavors
・How to choose without making a mistake
in an easy-to-understand ranking format based on my experience drinking them.

What is REYS protein? Explaining its features and reputation from the perspective of someone who drinks it regularly

Before getting into the ranking, I will briefly explain what kind of product REYS protein is.

REYS is a protein brand from Japan produced by fitness YouTuber Yutaka Yamazawa, who has over 1.1 million subscribers.

Based on Yamazawa's own training experience, it is designed with a focus on three points: "ease of drinking," "ease of dissolving," and "cost-performance."

In fact, it is characterized by being easy to drink every day, with little of the stress often found in overseas proteins, such as
・difficulty dissolving
・artificial sweetness

I have tried many proteins over my 8 years of training, and I feel that REYS is quite excellent in terms of the balance between taste, quality, and price. Therefore, it is a brand that is particularly easy to choose for

・protein beginners
・those who want to continue without difficulty.

All 8 flavors comparison ranking

Now, here is my honest ranking after comparing all 8 flavors!

[1st Place] Mixed Berry Flavor

This is the undisputed number one REYS protein.

The refreshing acidity of the berries is very elegant, and it tastes great from the first sip to the aftertaste.

It is the best protein I have ever tasted in my 8 years of drinking them.

Honestly, if you are hesitant, you won't regret choosing this flavor.
I personally settled on this flavor in the end.

It might not be the best fit for those who "like rich, sweet protein." Even so, I want you to try it at least once.

Compared to other brands' berry flavors, the balance of acidity, sweetness, and flavor is the best.

This is something I can say with confidence, precisely because I have spent years drinking protein from many different manufacturers.

The moment I pour this mixed berry flavor into my sweaty body after a workout. This refreshing sensation is truly a moment of bliss.

Why do I assert that this flavor is the most delicious? Check out this article for the 'decisive difference' in the mixed berry flavor that I discovered after actually drinking it consistently👇

[2nd Place] Orange Flavor

It is exactly like orange juice.I was shocked when I first drank it.

Like the mixed berry flavor, this is also a refreshing type of protein. Your body is burning after a workout, not just in summer, but in winter too, right?
That is where this refreshing orange flavor really shines.

It is the perfect flavor for waking up in the morning, acting as a switch when you want to start your day feeling sharp.
Even if you don't have much of an appetite, you can drink this down easily.

Sometimes, I shake it with less water than usual and add chilled carbonated water to make a lightly carbonated orange soda.

This is also great because of the refreshing sensation. It is the best after a summer workout.

If you are torn between this and the mixed berry flavor, I think it is a good idea to buy both and drink them alternately. You can keep going without getting bored.

[3rd Place] Chocolate

When it comes to protein, chocolate is the classic flavor.

The strength of the chocolate flavor is that anyone from beginners to advanced users can keep drinking it for a long time without overthinking it.
If you are the type of person who doesn't know which flavor to choose, you can't go wrong by picking chocolate first.

The REYS protein chocolate flavor has just the right amount of sweetness and a solid chocolate taste, but it is not excessive, so you won't get tired of it.
And compared to other manufacturers, it dissolves easily, so you can drink it smoothly.

You can enjoy it by changing how you make it, such as drinking it with water after a workout or making it with milk as a snack.
When made with milk, it tastes just like milk cocoa, which is also delicious.

When in doubt, go with chocolate.This is a golden rule I can say with confidence after 8 years of drinking protein.

[4th Place] Grape

It has a juicy sweetness but is moderately refreshing.
It is like a refreshing version of the grape flavor of 'Neruneru Nerune' or 'Hi-Chew' that you are drinking as a juice.

I wonder if it conveys the meaning if I say it is a flavor that would have delighted our former elementary school selves. It is a familiar flavor that feels somewhat nostalgic.

However, rather than drinking just this one flavor every day, I recommend keeping one bag on hand as a flavor-changing option for your other main flavors.
Of course, if you like candy-like flavors, you will be satisfied even if you make it your main one.

I choose grape on days when I feel like a change of pace.

[5th Place] Cafe au Lait Flavor

A cafe au lait flavor also recommended by Yamazawa-san, who produces REYS. Even for someone like me who prefers refreshing flavors, this is satisfyingly delicious.

I feel it is best suited for snacks or at night rather than after training.

Since it is a protein shake, you drink it down, but it doesn't feel cloying even when you drink it all at once. At the same time, it gives you the satisfaction of having had something sweet.

It is especially valuable as a rare sweet treat while cutting. It is really tough to resist sweets when you are on a diet.

Since one glass can serve as a dessert substitute, it relieves the stress of wanting to eat sweets while dieting.
It can also reduce unnecessary snacking, which ultimately makes it easier to lose weight.

If you have experience with cutting, you should understand the value of this.

[6th Place] Royal Milk Tea Flavor

Like the cafe au lait, this doesn't feel cloying even when you drink it down. However, it is a flavor that lets you enjoy the satisfaction of having had something sweet.

The sweetness is less heavy than the cafe au lait, so it is pleasant to drink even after strength training.

Milk tea-flavored proteins are available from several manufacturers, but I find that REYS suits me best.

There was a time when I enjoyed drinking Myprotein's milk tea, but it had a slightly chemical impression. It felt like an artificial sweetness.

REYS Protein's Royal Milk Tea is more of a natural milk tea flavor that will appeal to everyone.

[7th Place] Yogurt Flavor

With a refreshing sweet and sour taste, it feels close to a thin drinking yogurt, making it very easy to drink as a glass after a home workout.

For me, this is also something I would keep one bag of as a flavor-changing option rather than a main flavor.

If I were to spend the same amount of money on a refreshing flavor, I would honestly choose the 1st place Mixed Berry flavor.

However, this is entirely a matter of preference.
Even among those who like refreshing flavors, some people may dislike the acidity of berry flavors. For those people, this yogurt flavor is recommended.

[8th Place] Salted Caramel Flavor

A sweet, indulgent treat.
However, for someone like me who prefers refreshing flavors, it was a bit too sweet.

That said, it has excellent reviews online. If you have a sweet tooth and consider protein a dessert, I think this level of satisfaction is quite valuable.

Personally, I might have been able to stick with it longer if it were a regular caramel flavor without the saltiness. I think this is also a matter of preference.

For those who love sweets or enjoy dessert-style protein, I'm sure this is a flavor you'll get hooked on.

How to Choose the Flavor That's Right for You

After looking at the ranking, some of you might be wondering, "So, which one should I actually choose?"
Finally, I'll offer some advice on how to choose the flavor that suits you best.

For those who prefer refreshing flavors
→ Choose from Mixed Berry or Orange. In particular, Mixed Berry is the most delicious protein I have encountered in my 8 years of training.

For those who prefer sweet flavors
→ Choose from Chocolate, Cafe Au Lait, or Royal Milk Tea. If you're unsure, Chocolate is a safe bet to start with.

👑 The Recommendation for the Ultimate "Two-Bag Strategy"

My conclusion is to keep one bag each of the #1 Mixed Berry (refreshing) and the #3 Chocolate (sweet).

Berry for the morning or after a workout, and Chocolate for the evening or as a snack.
With this dual approach, the concept of getting tired of protein disappears.

If you have these two, you won't be lost anymore. Starting with just these two is perfectly fine.

Be Picky About Your Shaker Along With Your Protein

Even if you find your favorite flavor, if the shaker is difficult to use, your daily protein routine can become surprisingly stressful.

When I first started working out at home, I tried various shakers and experienced many failures, such as them being hard to wash or prone to clumping.

After 8 years of comparing them, the protein shaker I truly recommend and still use today is the "SAVAS Amazon Exclusive Color".

It's easy to wash, has the perfect size, and comes in a color that blends in with home decor. Ultimately, this is the shaker I've been able to use the longest.

I explain in detail in this article why I can confidently say this is the only one you need, based on my actual experience comparing them👇

If you prioritize cost-performance over REYS, check this out too

REYS is an excellent protein in terms of both flavor and drinkability, but "I want to keep costs as low as possible" or "I prioritize cost-performance above all else" are things some of you might be thinking.

For those people, I have also prepared an article summarizing the truly cost-effective proteins based on the 'price per serving' and 'protein content per serving' that I actually compared. You cannot determine the true cost-effectiveness just by looking at the 'price per 1kg'.

You cannot determine the true cost-effectiveness just by looking at the 'price per 1kg'.

If you want to know which protein is truly the best value, assuming you will drink it every day, please take a look at this as well👇

In conclusion

Over the past 8 years, I have truly drunk a wide variety of proteins.
Some were too expensive, so I gave up on them. Some had a subtle taste, so I couldn't keep drinking them. Some were hard to dissolve, which was stressful.

There were many things. But, it is precisely because of those experiences that I can understand the merits of REYS.

Popular flavors can sometimes sell out, so I recommend checking the stock at the very least.

I hope this article serves as a reference for your protein selection.
And I hope you find a flavor that suits you and can enjoy continuing your strength training.

Thank you once again for reading until the end!

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