Less expensive than I expected by weight
There's nothing different between this and the larger 2.3 lb container - other than packaging, of course. They taste the same. One packet of this added to 6 oz of water will make a drink of slightly less than 7.5 oz. It tastes OK to me - sort of like chocolate milk with a slight powdery texture.<br /><br />I had expected this to be significantly more expensive than the large container - and while it is about 40% more expensive, the difference is less than I expected. You pay for the convenience of not having to measure out the portions, and there's also the environmental cost of extra packaging.<br /><br />Compared to the current price of the ready to drink bottles, this is slightly (less than 10%) more expensive - when comparing calories. Each packet (200 kCal) is similar to half a bottle (400 kCal) of drink.<br /><br />Overall, convenient, especially for some situations - such as bringing onto a plane, or packing into a hiking bag. But if you're using this on a regular basis, the large container is a better value.
Rating: 4 stars