Beverage reviews & commentary on soda, bottled teas, energy drinks, flavored water, fruit drinks, and other non-alchoholic types of liquid refreshment
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.
Elations Raspberry White Grape and Elations Cranberry Apple are liquid versions of the nutritional supplements glucosamine, chondroitin, Vitamin C and calcium, designed to promote joint health. However, we were not a fan of either flavor or the pricepoint.
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.
Every now and then you get to taste a drink and really like the experience. I'm happy to say that OOBA Hibiscus falls into that category. We really loved the sparkling cranberry-like taste, creative packaging, and clear market positioning of this drink. If you get a chance to track it down, and are looking for something just a little different, OOBA should be on your list!
O.N.E. Coconut Water is definitely a refreshing, natural alternative to quench your thirst. The real question remains whether the distinctive flavor is something that you'll like or not. It starts out sweet, with an almost creamy sensation, then turns somewhat mellow, with an interesting milky follow-up.
Sunkist Naturals Strawberry Dream is a quality smoothie product made from fine ingredients. Unfortunately, it probably should be renamed "Banana Dream With A Hint Of Strawberry" due to the weak berry flavor. Visually appealing and still tasty, the branding on this product influenced my perceptions in a way that created an unmet expectation on flavor.
With a light, non-bitter flavor that hints at peach with a mellow palette, Jones GABA Nectarine Tea Juice is an interesting blend of fruit and tea that promises to deliver heath benefits of focus and clarity. GABA or not, it's a genuinely tasty non-carbonated drink that's subtle and unique.
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