CBUM Essential Pre-Workout Flavors Ranked: Our All-Time Best Sellers (In Stock Now)

CBUM Essential Pre-Workout Flavors Ranked: Our All-Time Best Sellers (In Stock Now)

We’ve sold a lot of CBUM Essential Pre-Workout at NF Supps. A lot. And after years of data, we finally have a definitive answer to the question every customer asks: which flavor is the best?

We pulled our all-time sales numbers and ranked every CBUM Essential flavor currently in stock — so this isn’t just our opinion. These rankings are based on what our customers have actually bought, repeatedly, over the entire history of the product at NF Supps.

Here’s the definitive CBUM Essential flavor ranking.

#1 — Sour Watermelon 🍉

All-time units sold: 12,000+ (across all sizes)

It’s not even close. Sour Watermelon is the undisputed #1 CBUM Essential flavor at NF Supps — by a massive margin. Combining all sizes, Sour Watermelon has outsold every other flavor in the lineup and it’s been the top seller since the day it launched.

Why does it win? It’s the perfect pre-workout flavor: bright, tart, refreshing, and easy to drink even when you’re not feeling like a heavy sweet flavor before training. The sour edge cuts through the sweetness and makes it one of the most drinkable pre-workouts on the market. If you’ve never tried it, this is where you start.

#2 — Blue Raspberry 🫐

All-time units sold: 7,000+ (across all sizes)

Blue Raspberry is the reliable classic — the flavor that’s been a staple in the supplement space for decades, and CBUM’s version is one of the best executions of it. Bold, sweet, and unmistakably blue raspberry. It’s the flavor people default to when they want something familiar and consistently great.

Now available in both 30-serving and 60-serving sizes, Blue Raspberry is the smart buy for anyone who wants to stock up on a proven flavor.

#3 — Purple Thunder (Watermelon Grape) 🍇

All-time units sold: 6,000+

Purple Thunder is one of the most unique flavors in the CBUM lineup — a watermelon grape combination that sounds unusual but tastes incredible. It’s got the sweetness of grape with the freshness of watermelon, creating a flavor profile that’s completely its own. Purple Thunder has one of the most loyal customer bases of any CBUM flavor — people who find it tend to stick with it.

With over 1,000 units currently in stock, Purple Thunder is well-stocked and ready to ship.

#4 — Peach Mango 🍑

All-time units sold: 5,500+

Peach Mango is the tropical option in the lineup — sweet, fruity, and smooth. It’s the flavor for athletes who want something that feels refreshing and summery without the tartness of Sour Watermelon. The peach and mango combination is well-balanced and genuinely delicious — one of the most crowd-pleasing flavors in the entire lineup.

#5 — Red White & Bum (Rocket Pop) 🇺🇸

All-time units sold: 1,180+

Red White & Bum is the patriotic flavor — a Rocket Pop-inspired blend of cherry, lime, and blue raspberry that tastes exactly like the popsicle you grew up eating on the Fourth of July. It’s a limited-edition style flavor that’s built a strong following. If you love nostalgic, multi-layered flavors, this one is a must-try.

#6 — Sam Sulek Edition (White Cherry) 🍒

All-time units sold: 476+ (newest collab)

The newest flavor in the lineup — and already climbing fast. White Cherry is the Sam Sulek collab flavor, and it’s unlike anything else in the CBUM Essential range. Sweet, bright, and distinctly cherry without being artificial — it’s the flavor that fills a gap the rest of the lineup didn’t have. With 268 units in stock, grab it before it sells out. Collab flavors don’t last forever.

#7 — Citrus Grapefruit 🍊

All-time units sold: 1,959+

Citrus Grapefruit is the sharp, tart option for athletes who want something bold and refreshing without the sweetness of the fruit-forward flavors. It’s got a clean, bright grapefruit profile that’s incredibly drinkable and pairs well with the pre-workout format. A great choice for anyone who finds most pre-workouts too sweet.

#8 — Orange 🍊

All-time units sold: 2,948+

Orange is the straightforward, classic citrus option — clean, sweet, and familiar. It’s not the flashiest flavor in the lineup, but it’s consistently solid and appeals to athletes who want something simple and reliable. A great everyday flavor.

#9 — Sour Tropical Punch (Pineapple Passion Fruit) 🍍

All-time units sold: 60+

Sour Tropical Punch is one of the newer additions to the lineup — a pineapple passion fruit combination with a sour edge that makes it feel like a tropical vacation in a shaker bottle. It’s still building its sales history, but the flavor profile is excellent and it’s a great option for anyone who loves tropical, exotic flavors.

#10 — Sour Citrus Freeze 🍋

All-time units sold: 83+

Sour Citrus Freeze is the newest sour flavor in the lineup — a tart, icy citrus profile that’s perfect for athletes who love the Sour Watermelon but want something with a different citrus base. It’s still early in its sales history, but the flavor is bold and refreshing.

#11 — Fruit Blast

All-time units sold: 542+

Fruit Blast is a mixed fruit profile that delivers a broad, sweet fruit punch flavor. It’s approachable and crowd-pleasing — a good option for athletes who want something fruity without committing to a specific fruit flavor. Only 7 units left in stock, so grab it fast if this one interests you.

The Full In-Stock Ranking at a Glance

Rank	Flavor	Profile	Stock Status
#1	Sour Watermelon	Tart, refreshing watermelon	In Stock
#2	Blue Raspberry	Bold, classic blue raspberry	In Stock (30 & 60 serving)
#3	Purple Thunder	Watermelon grape	In Stock
#4	Peach Mango	Sweet tropical fruit	In Stock
#5	Red White & Bum	Rocket Pop — cherry, lime, blue raspberry	In Stock
#6	Sam Sulek Edition (White Cherry)	Sweet, bright cherry	In Stock — collab, limited
#7	Citrus Grapefruit	Sharp, tart grapefruit	In Stock
#8	Orange	Classic sweet citrus	In Stock
#9	Sour Tropical Punch	Pineapple passion fruit sour	In Stock
#10	Sour Citrus Freeze	Tart icy citrus	In Stock
#11	Fruit Blast	Mixed fruit punch	In Stock

The Formula Behind Every Flavor

No matter which flavor you choose, every CBUM Essential Pre-Workout delivers the same proven formula:

• 4g L-Citrulline — maximizes nitric oxide production for serious, lasting pumps
• 3.2g Beta-Alanine — buffers lactic acid to fight fatigue and extend working sets
• 200mg Caffeine — clean, sustained energy without the crash
• No proprietary blends — fully transparent label, every ingredient and dose disclosed

Shop CBUM Essential Pre-Workout at NF Supps

All 11 in-stock flavors of Raw Nutrition CBUM Essential Pre-Workout are available now at NF Supps — Cleveland’s home for premium sports nutrition. Start with the #1 Sour Watermelon if you’re new to the lineup, or grab the Sam Sulek White Cherry collab before it’s gone.

Shop CBUM Essential Pre-Workout at NF Supps →

Have a favorite CBUM Essential flavor that didn’t make the top 5? Stop by our Cleveland store and let us know — we love hearing what our customers are reaching for.