Review: Honest Tea Raspberry Tea
Initially launched in New York City, Honest Tea’s Raspberry Tea is a new offering that very much follows in the footsteps of the company’s successful line of “Just a Tad Sweet” organic teas.
View ArticleReview: Rockstar Pure Zero Punched
Rockstar Energy recently extended its already huge portfolio of drinks with Rockstar Pure Zero. In our review of the “Punched” variety, we think that the company has done well to stay true to its image...
View ArticleReview: Taste Nirvana Coconut Water with Chili
With the coconut water category having exhausted the spectrum of “normal” flavors, it’s no surprise that drinks like this one, which blends coconut water with chili extract, are popping up. Yet while...
View ArticleReview: iCON Energy
iCON Energy Drink basically offers the same functional benefits as top selling competitors, but without the branding of the big players, which, in turn, likely leaves this product relegated to the...
View ArticleReview: Sparkling ICE Lemonade
When the fastest growing non-alcoholic beverage brand in the U.S. meets one of the hottest beverage categories in recent years, you get (drum roll, please): Sparkling ICE Lemonade. The new line...
View ArticleReview: ZICO Tropical
Launched as an exclusive at Trader Joe’s, ZICO Tropical is the company’s second coconut water and fruit juice blend. The product, which is made with pineapple, guava, orange, passionfruit and lemon...
View ArticleReview: Sneaky Pete’s
Earlier this year, Sneaky Pete’s overhauled the packaging for its line of oat-enhanced drinks, and we’re big fans of what the company has changed. Gone is the “Sneaky Pete” character and in its place...
View ArticleReview: Nu Aquos
Designed as a multi-function protein/hydration beverage, Nu Aquos is a product packed with electrolytes, vitamins and minerals, fiber, and 12 grams of protein. The drink is promoted as one that will...
View ArticleReview: Prometheus Springs
In the time since we first sampled Prometheus Springs, the line has expanded, the packaging has changed, and new management is in place. The change in packaging, which involves a move to a smaller 10...
View ArticleReview: Chameleon Cold Brew – New Varieties
Last month, Chameleon Cold-Brew added three new varieties to its line of cold-brewed coffee concentrate products. In our sampling of the company’s East African, Indonesian and mocha flavors, we feel...
View ArticleReview: Project Juice
How does a raw juice brand stand out among the dozens of new entries hitting the market? Being completely raw (no high pressure processing nor pasteurization) is certainly one way to do it. Project...
View ArticleReview: POWERCOCO – New Packaging, Flavors
In the latest iteration of the brand, Powercoco has revamped its label and shuffled its flavor varieties, adding a new Fruit Punch product in the process. We like the updates to the beverage line but...
View ArticleReview: Sabila Aloe Drinks
Aloe drinks remain a category on an upward trend, and Sabila, which markets a line of aloe beverages, has created a solid brand with some excellent formulations and blends. That being said, Sabila,...
View ArticleReview: Watersensations – Energy
Watersensations is a new line of liquid enhancers that come packaged in the company’s innovative, patent pending “LiquiPack.” In our review of the brand’s “energy” variety, we think the company has...
View ArticleReview: Plan Tea – New Varieties
Brooklyn-based Plan Tea has launched two new varieties — Masala Chai and Green Tea with Mango — to its line of organic teas. Well-formulated and incorporating a couple new packaging changes, the...
View ArticleReview: Blossom Water
Blossom Water, which describes itself as an “all natural essence water,” is a line of fruit- and flower-enhanced drinks. Sweetened with agave and erythritol, the waters are sophisticated, but, very...
View ArticleReview: Project Fresh
Based in New Haven, Conn., Project Fresh is a new line of raw, cold-pressed juices that are marketed as “raw organic craft cleanses.” The drinks, which quickly gained distribution throughout Whole...
View ArticleReview: Kombucha Mama
As is often the case with similar flavors from other kombucha lines, Kombucha Mama’s Lemon Ginger flavor is the most mainstream in its lineup. All in all, this beverage is quite well-crafted.
View ArticleReview: Goldenhive Tea
Goldenhive is a micro-brewed tea that is made with organic tea, unrefined Northwest honey and lemon juice. The flavor is simple and straightforward, with a smooth but bold base of black tea and loads...
View ArticleReview: FitPro Daily
Fit Pro “Daily” is a protein/meal replacement beverage that is made with real milk. However, unlike many other dairy-based protein drinks, Fit Pro is lactose-free. On the whole, we think the company...
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