Beverage reviews & commentary on soda, bottled teas, energy drinks, flavored water, fruit drinks, and other non-alchoholic types of liquid refreshment
Remember when you were a kid and you went to the state fair and they made lemonade by mixing a bunch of lemons, ice, and sugar in a cup and shaking them all together? Sunkist Naturals Lemonade is a lot like that, with a nice sweet quality, not very sour. This is a very good lemonade.
O.N.E. Cashew Fruit smells like roasted turkey lunch meat from the refrigerated section of the grocery store. However, it tastes like a nice sugar water with an understated fruit flavor. I like it, but I am still getting used to the newness of the concept of drinking a cashew fruit flavored drink. If the health benefits are actual, as far as soothing the throat and helping skin health, I could be persuaded.
O.N.E. Coffee Fruit Drink is a unique drink and if you like fruit juice and coffee, it may be worth a try. It is pretty much a combination of those two tastes. One might see it also as a bit of a caffeine boost without getting as much caffeine as you would in a cup of coffee or a mainstream soda pop.
O.N.E. Amazon Acai is sweet, clean, and has a very slight tang to it, probably the Acerola. Honestly, I am fairly pleased. The taste is somewhat exotic due to the Acai, but it keeps a sweet flavor and is an enjoyable, fruity drink. The cane juice and Acerola are big positives and make this a solid drink.
Zola Superfood Smoothie is one of the better smoothies by Zola. For a "green" health drink, it was surprising how sweet it was, as many drinks with greens can be more vegetable-like and thicker. This was much more drinkable.
Sunkist Naturals Golden Mango is a good drink, and I would recommend it to those who like juice smoothies. It has a clean, but flavorful taste, avoiding the acidity that some drinks offer. The freshness, nutrition, and taste combine to make this a strong entry in the smoothie market.
Zola Acai Daily Wellness Shot is VERY purple… and has a potable taste, which, for a health supplement is all that is really needed in that realm. While the look of the drink may seem negative, the taste isn't bad! You will have to decide if the cost and health benefits are worthwhile for your individual needs.
Guest reviewer George Tsakiridis notes, "the Pomegranate flavor contains a slightly sweet finish that may take a bit of getting used to." Sweetened with cane sugar, this light drink has a "flowery" taste and is not overly powerful, but still a nice niche experience.
Zola Energy Smoothie features a blend of caja fruit & acai. The taste is similar to the Antioxidant Smoothie, but better, with less aftertaste. Does it truly add a burst of energy? That is debatable and definitely a matter of taste.
Guest reviewer George Tsakiridis notes, "the Kiwi Strawberry flavor is solid, and a nice fruit drink, but didn't overwhelm me." With cane sugar and fruits from 4 different continents, this light drink is refreshing, with an emphasis on strawberry over the kiwi flavor.
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