Red Bull Sugarfree at a glance
Red Bull Sugarfree is the version of the energy drink in which the sugar is replaced by sweeteners. This article shows what it contains according to the manufacturer, how much caffeine it has and which alternatives there are in the TEABALLS range. The information on Red Bull comes from the pages of Red Bull Switzerland (as of 1 October 2026).
Ingredients: Red Bull Sugarfree compared with the classic energy drink
According to Red Bull Switzerland, the classic energy drink contains 11 g of sugar per 100 ml, Red Bull Sugarfree 0 g of sugar.
| Information per 100 ml | Red Bull Energy Drink | Red Bull Sugarfree |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 195 kJ / 46 kcal | 13 kJ / 3 kcal |
| Sugar | 11 g | 0 g |
In Red Bull Sugarfree the sugar is replaced by sweeteners: Red Bull Switzerland names acesulfame K and sucralose. Older texts often still mention aspartame; according to the trade publication foodnavigator.com, that was the recipe at the launch in 2003, and it is not listed on the current pages of Red Bull Switzerland.
Caffeine at a glance
According to the manufacturer, a 250 ml can of Red Bull Sugarfree contains 80 mg of caffeine (32 mg per 100 ml), which Red Bull says is about as much as a cup of coffee. For comparison, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) gives guide values per 200 ml of drink: green tea approx. 30 mg, black tea approx. 45 mg and filter coffee approx. 90 mg of caffeine.
Alternatives from the TEABALLS range
TEABALLS are pressed pieces of tea and plant extracts that dissolve in water. There are 24 varieties, 8 of them organic (16 TEABALLS varieties and 8 organic varieties). No variety contains added sugar. The sweetener sucralose is found in only four varieties (Energy, Mango, Blueberry & Coconut and Watermelon); 20 of the 24 varieties contain no sweetener. For a 3 dl drink, use 3 to 5 pressed pieces. The full list of ingredients is on each product page.
TEABALLS Energy
TEABALLS Energy is the caffeinated variety in the range. According to the ingredient list, it contains black tea extract, taurine, caffeine, vitamins B3, B5, B6 and B12 and the sweetener sucralose. The nutrition information on the product page gives 24 mg of caffeine and about 1 kcal per 100 ml of prepared drink, which is about 72 mg of caffeine and about 3 kcal per 3 dl. Note on the product page: high caffeine content, not recommended for children or for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Like Red Bull Sugarfree, TEABALLS Energy therefore contains caffeine and sucralose.
TEABALLS Lemon Vitamin C
Anyone looking for a lemon flavour without caffeine will find it in TEABALLS Lemon Vitamin C. According to the ingredient list, the variety contains camomile extract, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), natural lemon flavouring and natural lemon oil. The nutrition information on the product page gives, per 100 ml of prepared drink, 0 g of sugar, about 1 kcal and 15 mg of vitamin C (19 % NRV). The variety contains no sweetener and can be prepared hot or cold.
TEABALLS Selection Bundle
The Selection Bundle comprises 12 glass bottles with 12 varieties: hibiscus, mint, Earl Grey, green tea, lemon, orange, peach, apple, strawberry, wild berry, cherry and raspberry. That makes 360 to 600 drinks (12 bottles of 30 to 50 drinks each). Earl Grey, green tea and peach contain caffeine (tea extracts); the other nine varieties contain no tea extract. None of the twelve varieties contains a sweetener.
TEABALLS Set of 5 BIG CITRUS
The Set of 5 BIG CITRUS contains the varieties orange, peach, apple, lemon and mint in five bottles of 150 pressed pieces, up to 250 drinks in total. Peach contains black tea extract and therefore natural caffeine; the other four varieties contain no tea extract. None of the five varieties contains a sweetener.
TEABALLS Set of 5 RAINBOW
The Set of 5 RAINBOW contains the varieties raspberry, orange, lemon, mint and wild berry in five bottles of 150 pressed pieces, up to 250 drinks in total. None of these five varieties contains tea extract, so they contain no caffeine. None of the five varieties contains a sweetener either.
Refreshment Bundle – Hibiscus • Mint • Earl Grey • Green Tea • Lemon
The Refreshment Bundle contains five glass bottles with the varieties hibiscus, mint, Earl Grey, green tea and lemon, up to 250 drinks in total. Earl Grey (black tea extract) and green tea (green tea extract) contain natural caffeine, the other three varieties do not. All five varieties are free of sweeteners.
TEABALLS Organic Set of 3 FEEL GOOD
The Organic Set of 3 FEEL GOOD contains the organic varieties Ginger Turmeric Orange, Good Morning and Chai Latte in three bottles, up to 150 drinks in total. Organic varieties contain no added sugar and no sweeteners, can only be enjoyed hot (ideally 60 to 80 °C) and are naturally cloudy: a fine sediment of plant material can be drunk with the beverage. Chai Latte contains black tea (Assam) and therefore natural caffeine.
Conclusion: Red Bull Sugarfree and the alternatives
Red Bull Sugarfree replaces the sugar of the classic energy drink with sweeteners (according to Red Bull Switzerland, acesulfame K and sucralose) and contains 80 mg of caffeine per 250 ml can. TEABALLS Energy also contains caffeine and sucralose, but comes as pressed pieces that dissolve in water. Anyone who wants to avoid caffeine can choose varieties without tea extract such as Lemon Vitamin C; anyone who wants to avoid sweeteners can choose one of the 20 varieties without sweetener.
You will find all varieties in the All tea varieties collection and the sets in the Bundles collection.