Club-Mate Original

Fizzy caffeinated mate drink · Club-Mate · Soft drinks · Berlin / Franconia

9/10must-try

Why it's worth it

Brewed by the Loscher brewery in Franconia from yerba-mate extract, Club-Mate is the cult caffeine drink of Berlin's club and hacker scene, with roughly the caffeine of a cup of coffee per half-litre. It is hard to find in mainstream Czech shops, and its bitter-tart profile is unlike any Czech soft drink, making it a very Berlin souvenir. For its caffeine, less suited to small children.

Taste

Carbonated yerba-mate extract drink; slightly bitter and tart, low sweetness, refreshing once acquired, with a gentle caffeine kick

Score breakdown

Can't get it at home3/4

Review evidence3/3

Local icon status2/2

Everyday availability1/1

Nutrition

Nutri-Score CAverage nutritional quality

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value84 kJ · 20 kcal

Fats0 gincluding saturated fatty acids0 g

Carbohydrates5 gincluding sugars5 g

Protein0 g

Salt0 g

Alcohol0 % vol

Source: Open Food Facts label data (may lag pack reformulations).

Where & what you'll pay

Rewe

Edeka€EAN 4029764001807

If you know Czech shelves

No Czech supermarket analog; closest is imported mate or energy drinks, but the flavour is distinct

Sources

“The golden-yellow liquid has a unique, slightly bitter taste”
en.wikipedia.org (reference)
“slightly tart, slightly bitter, and surprisingly refreshing once you acquire a taste for it”
www.travel2berlin.com (blog)

Curated 2026-07-06. Image: Open Food Facts contributors, CC-BY-SA.