Here's what I had: 8 ounces of unsweetened almond milk with enough ice to bring it to 12 ounces.
One scoop of this, thru my new super blender (that won't fit on my counter under the cupboard-but that's another review).
The color was both red and brown.
The first thing to hit my palate was some kind of "green" flavor, which was then overtaken by the chocolate flavor. Since I have the palate of a 12 year old, it was not sweet enough for me, so I added a splash of cherry sugar free Jordans "skinny syrup". I know, that's awful considering all the amazing ingredients in this stuff, but I like to like what I'm eating or drinking, and this was going to me my next "meal" if you will.
For me, before a workout, I really don't want something that will weigh me down and this certainly doesn't. I don't really notice a difference in energy level at this point.
I can tell you that in a pinch when I'm in need of a quick something I will use this, and I will use this 'til it's gone, (so that's a positive, meaning it's not going to sit in a pantry collecting dust and wasting space), but I'm pretty frugal and would find the price for this prohibiting.
If you are not constrained by a fews carbs or the price tag, I can recommend this based on my experience with it so far. If that changes, I will update this review. You don't always get what you pay for nowadays, and I got something good here at a decent price worth buying again.
I hope this review will enable you to make an informed purchase decision.