Question: How is the tea?

These are the little cups that you use for the tea machines. If you haven't seen one, I have encountered quite a few in use at local doctor's offices where they offer various types of tea drinks, sort of a high-end treat for the patients. I got one of the machines at The Goodwill Store for a few bucks, (lots of them there! I think people get these machines but they get tired of fooling with them pretty quickly. I really like the one I got.)Anyway, the tea itself is excellent and it provides the great flavor that we have come to expect from Lipton. The product is easy to use and I have found it very convenient.Highly recommended.

Answer: the tea itself is excellent and it provides the great flavor

These are the little cups that you use for the tea machines. If you haven't seen one, I have encountered quite a few in use at local doctor's offices where they offer various types of tea drinks, sort of a high-end treat for the patients. I got one of the machines at The Goodwill Store for a few bucks, (lots of them there! I think people get these machines but they get tired of fooling with them pretty quickly. <hl> I really like the one I got.)Anyway, the tea itself is excellent and it provides the great flavor that we have come to expect from Lipton. <hl> The product is easy to use and I have found it very convenient. Highly recommended.

These are the little cups that you use for the tea machines. If you haven't seen one, I have encountered quite a few in use at local doctor's offices where they offer various types of tea drinks, sort of a high-end treat for the patients. I got one of the machines at The Goodwill Store for a few bucks, (lots of them there! I think people get these machines but they get tired of fooling with them pretty quickly. I really like the one I got.)Anyway, <hl> the tea itself is excellent and it provides the great flavor <hl> that we have come to expect from Lipton. The product is easy to use and I have found it very convenient.Highly recommended.


Question: Is it a bad flavor what it feels like?

I obtained a sample and when I opened the package the aroma was not inviting at all.  Well, I brewed it up anyway on a regular Cuisinart coffee maker and used the sample bag with enough water for 2-3 cups to make a stronger cup of coffee. Nevertheless, it tasted weak to me and didn't smell any better after brewing it. It was drinkable and ok, just not very satisfying to me as it didn't have a richness or depth or good aroma to it. Admittedly, I am not a big French Roast fan as it tends to taste bitter to me and acidic.  This one may be better than other French Roast because while I thought it tasted weak and bitter it presumably is lower acid. If you need a low acid coffee, then this is okay, but if not you may not find this satisfying, especially if you like dark, full flavored strong coffee.

Answer: I am not a big French Roast fan as it tends to taste bitter to me and acidic

I obtained a sample and when I opened the package the aroma was not inviting at all. Well, I brewed it up anyway on a regular Cuisinart coffee maker and used the sample bag with enough water for 2-3 cups to make a stronger cup of coffee. Nevertheless, it tasted weak to me and didn't smell any better after brewing it. It was drinkable and ok, just not very satisfying to me as it didn't have a richness or depth or good aroma to it. <hl> Admittedly, I am not a big French Roast fan as it tends to taste bitter to me and acidic . <hl> This one may be better than other French Roast because while I thought it tasted weak and bitter it presumably is lower acid. If you need a low acid coffee, then this is okay, but if not you may not find this satisfying, especially if you like dark, full flavored strong coffee.

I obtained a sample and when I opened the package the aroma was not inviting at all. Well, I brewed it up anyway on a regular Cuisinart coffee maker and used the sample bag with enough water for 2-3 cups to make a stronger cup of coffee. Nevertheless, it tasted weak to me and didn't smell any better after brewing it. It was drinkable and ok, just not very satisfying to me as it didn't have a richness or depth or good aroma to it. Admittedly, <hl> I am not a big French Roast fan as it tends to taste bitter to me and acidic <hl>. This one may be better than other French Roast because while I thought it tasted weak and bitter it presumably is lower acid. If you need a low acid coffee, then this is okay, but if not you may not find this satisfying, especially if you like dark, full flavored strong coffee.

Admittedly, <hl> I am not a big French Roast fan as it tends to taste bitter to me and acidic <hl> .


Question: What about product?

If you are looking for a water flavoring product, there's been a lot of powders out there to choose from.  Somewhat recently, there's been a new trend of liquid additives that you can put into your water to make it less boring.  The obvious advantage of a liquid additive is that you don't have the mess and hassle of powder spilling everywhere.  It's quick, convenient, and easy.Now, what sets this Vitamin Squeeze Energy Drink apart from competitors such as the MIO things?  Well, mostly price.  I noticed that this is a much larger item, and per ounce, is a much better value.  As for taste, I've had tastier water flavorings.  In fact, if you can believe this, the tastiest thing I've tried is an off-brand MIO knock-off (I believe the brand was Fit & Active).  The taste of this Vitamin Squeeze flavoring is sort of bland (but also calorie free, so that's nice), and then if you increase the amount used, just gets too strong.  There's just never a point where I felt like it was just right, even though I experimented with how many squeezes to use.  That being said, the taste is tolerable and not too bad.All in all, I wouldn't buy this drink flavoring just for it's taste alone (although you may want it for the vitamins in it).  I would, however, recommend it just for being the best value that I've seen so far for a product of its type.  If you need a liquid water flavoring at the best price possible (as of this review writing), this is the product to go with for sure.

Answer: It's quick, convenient, and easy

If you are looking for a water flavoring product, there's been a lot of powders out there to choose from. Somewhat recently, there's been a new trend of liquid additives that you can put into your water to make it less boring. The obvious advantage of a liquid additive is that you don't have the mess and hassle of powder spilling everywhere. <hl> It's quick, convenient, and easy .Now, what sets this Vitamin Squeeze Energy Drink apart from competitors such as the MIO things? <hl> Well, mostly price. I noticed that this is a much larger item, and per ounce, is a much better value. As for taste, I've had tastier water flavorings. In fact, if you can believe this, the tastiest thing I've tried is an off-brand MIO knock-off (I believe the brand was Fit & Active). The taste of this Vitamin Squeeze flavoring is sort of bland (but also calorie free, so that's nice), and then if you increase the amount used, just gets too strong. There's just never a point where I felt like it was just right, even though I experimented with how many squeezes to use. That being said, the taste is tolerable and not too bad. All in all, I wouldn't buy this drink flavoring just for it's taste alone (although you may want it for the vitamins in it). I would, however, recommend it just for being the best value that I've seen so far for a product of its type. If you need a liquid water flavoring at the best price possible (as of this review writing), this is the product to go with for sure.

If you are looking for a water flavoring product, there's been a lot of powders out there to choose from. Somewhat recently, there's been a new trend of liquid additives that you can put into your water to make it less boring. The obvious advantage of a liquid additive is that you don't have the mess and hassle of powder spilling everywhere. <hl> It's quick, convenient, and easy <hl>.Now, what sets this Vitamin Squeeze Energy Drink apart from competitors such as the MIO things? Well, mostly price. I noticed that this is a much larger item, and per ounce, is a much better value. As for taste, I've had tastier water flavorings. In fact, if you can believe this, the tastiest thing I've tried is an off-brand MIO knock-off (I believe the brand was Fit & Active). The taste of this Vitamin Squeeze flavoring is sort of bland (but also calorie free, so that's nice), and then if you increase the amount used, just gets too strong. There's just never a point where I felt like it was just right, even though I experimented with how many squeezes to use. That being said, the taste is tolerable and not too bad.All in all, I wouldn't buy this drink flavoring just for it's taste alone (although you may want it for the vitamins in it). I would, however, recommend it just for being the best value that I've seen so far for a product of its type. If you need a liquid water flavoring at the best price possible (as of this review writing), this is the product to go with for sure.

<hl> It's quick, convenient, and easy <hl> .Now, what sets this Vitamin Squeeze Energy Drink apart from competitors such as the MIO things?


Question: Is the price too high?

I took this to work and shared it. The comments I got were:bland; I wouldn't buy this; the texture is different than "Twizzlers".  Nobody raved.I thought the flavor was mild but pleasant.  The aroma is good.  I might buy this if it was on sale AND I had a coupon for it; Newman's Own stuff tends to be a bit pricy for me.

Answer: Newman's Own stuff tends to be a bit pricy for me

I took this to work and shared it. The comments I got were:bland; I wouldn't buy this; the texture is different than "Twizzlers". Nobody raved. I thought the flavor was mild but pleasant. The aroma is good. <hl> I might buy this if it was on sale AND I had a coupon for it; Newman's Own stuff tends to be a bit pricy for me . <hl>

I took this to work and shared it. The comments I got were:bland; I wouldn't buy this; the texture is different than "Twizzlers". Nobody raved.I thought the flavor was mild but pleasant. The aroma is good. I might buy this if it was on sale AND I had a coupon for it; <hl> Newman's Own stuff tends to be a bit pricy for me <hl>.

I might buy this if it was on sale AND I had a coupon for it; <hl> Newman's Own stuff tends to be a bit pricy for me <hl> .


Question: Where is the flavor of the plain?

While this coffee is lower acid than a normal French roast, the flavor isn't quite as deep and rich as you'd expect from a French roast. French roast is typically my favorite type of roast. The aroma is nice after brewing, but smelling this coffee right out of the pack it smells plastic-like. Also, I found that this coffee had a quite strong bitter taste.Though, I did notice that this coffee did seem to be easier on my stomach. I'm sure this might work well for someone who loves coffee, but, has a sensitive stomach.Overall, a basic French roast nothing too spectacular. Might be good for someone who wants a low acid coffee who is willing to sacrifice the typical French roast depth of flavor. Though in my opinion this coffee is way overpriced as the flavor is lacking and it still manages to be bitter.

Answer: Though in my opinion this coffee

While this coffee is lower acid than a normal French roast, the flavor isn't quite as deep and rich as you'd expect from a French roast. French roast is typically my favorite type of roast. The aroma is nice after brewing, but smelling this coffee right out of the pack it smells plastic-like. Also, I found that this coffee had a quite strong bitter taste. Though, I did notice that this coffee did seem to be easier on my stomach. I'm sure this might work well for someone who loves coffee, but, has a sensitive stomach. Overall, a basic French roast nothing too spectacular. Might be good for someone who wants a low acid coffee who is willing to sacrifice the typical French roast depth of flavor. <hl> Though in my opinion this coffee is way overpriced as the flavor is lacking and it still manages to be bitter. <hl>

While this coffee is lower acid than a normal French roast, the flavor isn't quite as deep and rich as you'd expect from a French roast. French roast is typically my favorite type of roast. The aroma is nice after brewing, but smelling this coffee right out of the pack it smells plastic-like. Also, I found that this coffee had a quite strong bitter taste.Though, I did notice that this coffee did seem to be easier on my stomach. I'm sure this might work well for someone who loves coffee, but, has a sensitive stomach.Overall, a basic French roast nothing too spectacular. Might be good for someone who wants a low acid coffee who is willing to sacrifice the typical French roast depth of flavor. <hl> Though in my opinion this coffee <hl> is way overpriced as the flavor is lacking and it still manages to be bitter.


Question: What is your favorite beer flavor?

I didn't have particularly high hopes for this product-- I figured it would be the usual chewy dried apple type of thing. I was pleasantly surprised when I realized how crunchy and flavorful these actually are. They remind me of the dried fruits you get from the health food store that come in the plastic pint and quart containers called "JustFruit" or something like that. Anyhow, these are just as good, they are just clustered into a little ball.Something about eating dried fruit that is crunchy, as opposed to chewy, makes me feel like I am eating junk food. These kind of taste like apple potato chips. I didn't notice too much cinnamon flavor, and the flavor tasted  natural, as opposed to chemically sweet.Overall I think these are an excellent snack and tastier than any other I've had outside of the JustFruit brand.

Answer: These kind of taste like

I didn't have particularly high hopes for this product-- I figured it would be the usual chewy dried apple type of thing. I was pleasantly surprised when I realized how crunchy and flavorful these actually are. They remind me of the dried fruits you get from the health food store that come in the plastic pint and quart containers called "JustFruit" or something like that. Anyhow, these are just as good, they are just clustered into a little ball. Something about eating dried fruit that is crunchy, as opposed to chewy, makes me feel like I am eating junk food. <hl> These kind of taste like apple potato chips. <hl> I didn't notice too much cinnamon flavor, and the flavor tasted natural, as opposed to chemically sweet. Overall I think these are an excellent snack and tastier than any other I've had outside of the JustFruit brand.

I didn't have particularly high hopes for this product-- I figured it would be the usual chewy dried apple type of thing. I was pleasantly surprised when I realized how crunchy and flavorful these actually are. They remind me of the dried fruits you get from the health food store that come in the plastic pint and quart containers called "JustFruit" or something like that. Anyhow, these are just as good, they are just clustered into a little ball.Something about eating dried fruit that is crunchy, as opposed to chewy, makes me feel like I am eating junk food. <hl> These kind of taste like <hl> apple potato chips. I didn't notice too much cinnamon flavor, and the flavor tasted natural, as opposed to chemically sweet.Overall I think these are an excellent snack and tastier than any other I've had outside of the JustFruit brand.


Question: How do you like the product?

I usually find bottled teas to either have very little flavor or leave a bad aftertaste.The Chantea Aloe Vera Green - Passion Fruit was both delicious and left no after taste.Warning on your first drink - there is pulp of the passion fruit in the tea, and it took me by surprise in my first mouthful.I enjoyed it so much, I will be purchasing more.

Answer: I enjoyed it so much

I usually find bottled teas to either have very little flavor or leave a bad aftertaste. The Chantea Aloe Vera Green - Passion Fruit was both delicious and left no after taste. Warning on your first drink - there is pulp of the passion fruit in the tea, and it took me by surprise in my first mouthful. <hl> I enjoyed it so much , I will be purchasing more. <hl>

I usually find bottled teas to either have very little flavor or leave a bad aftertaste.The Chantea Aloe Vera Green - Passion Fruit was both delicious and left no after taste.Warning on your first drink - there is pulp of the passion fruit in the tea, and it took me by surprise in my first mouthful.<hl> I enjoyed it so much <hl>, I will be purchasing more.

<hl> I enjoyed it so much <hl> , I will be purchasing more.


Question: What is the flavor of your tea?

I was quite excited to try Lipton's new Tea & Honey To Go packets. While I was a bit skeptical of the five calories proposed for each 8-ounce serving, seeing as how honey is a fairly high caloric sweetener, I figured I'd give it a go anyway. So after receiving the tea, I mixed it up per the instructions and took a sip. Yowzas! The tea was super sweet with a bit of strawberry flavor and no tea that I could taste. I ended up watering the tea down enough that one packet, which is usually two servings, ends up as four or five 8-oz. servings. The berry flavor became very diluted while there was still that taste of icky sweetness. Overall the berry flavors and tea are weak, even undiluted, and I noticed no honey flavor what-so-ever, so took a look-see at the ingredients where I spotted sucralose (an artificial sweetener) thrown right in the middle of things. Now that is where the sweetness is and don't take kindly to that addition, as I avoid artificial sweeteners whenever possible. Seeing as how Lipton is sneakily claiming this is sweetened with honey (And look! NO aspartame!), with no mention that in actuality the sweeteners are honey granules, which are made from both honey and sugar, and sucralose except by viewing the ingredients list, makes me angry because I've been swindled. Yeah, this is natural all right. I'm definitely not going to trust Lipton's marketing from now on and urge them to think about switching to a natural sweetener such as stevia. So if you like your food natural, best to skip this, but if you're not so picky and don't mind artificial sweeteners in your food, then give it a go if you're interested. I'll not be trying any other flavors of this product.

Answer: try Lipton's new Tea & Honey

<hl> I was quite excited to try Lipton's new Tea & Honey To Go packets. <hl> While I was a bit skeptical of the five calories proposed for each 8-ounce serving, seeing as how honey is a fairly high caloric sweetener, I figured I'd give it a go anyway. So after receiving the tea, I mixed it up per the instructions and took a sip. Yowzas! The tea was super sweet with a bit of strawberry flavor and no tea that I could taste. I ended up watering the tea down enough that one packet, which is usually two servings, ends up as four or five 8-oz. servings. The berry flavor became very diluted while there was still that taste of icky sweetness. Overall the berry flavors and tea are weak, even undiluted, and I noticed no honey flavor what-so-ever, so took a look-see at the ingredients where I spotted sucralose (an artificial sweetener) thrown right in the middle of things. Now that is where the sweetness is and don't take kindly to that addition, as I avoid artificial sweeteners whenever possible. Seeing as how Lipton is sneakily claiming this is sweetened with honey (And look! NO aspartame!), with no mention that in actuality the sweeteners are honey granules, which are made from both honey and sugar, and sucralose except by viewing the ingredients list, makes me angry because I've been swindled. Yeah, this is natural all right. I'm definitely not going to trust Lipton's marketing from now on and urge them to think about switching to a natural sweetener such as stevia. So if you like your food natural, best to skip this, but if you're not so picky and don't mind artificial sweeteners in your food, then give it a go if you're interested. I'll not be trying any other flavors of this product.

I was quite excited to <hl> try Lipton's new Tea & Honey <hl> To Go packets. While I was a bit skeptical of the five calories proposed for each 8-ounce serving, seeing as how honey is a fairly high caloric sweetener, I figured I'd give it a go anyway. So after receiving the tea, I mixed it up per the instructions and took a sip. Yowzas! The tea was super sweet with a bit of strawberry flavor and no tea that I could taste. I ended up watering the tea down enough that one packet, which is usually two servings, ends up as four or five 8-oz. servings. The berry flavor became very diluted while there was still that taste of icky sweetness. Overall the berry flavors and tea are weak, even undiluted, and I noticed no honey flavor what-so-ever, so took a look-see at the ingredients where I spotted sucralose (an artificial sweetener) thrown right in the middle of things. Now that is where the sweetness is and don't take kindly to that addition, as I avoid artificial sweeteners whenever possible. Seeing as how Lipton is sneakily claiming this is sweetened with honey (And look! NO aspartame!), with no mention that in actuality the sweeteners are honey granules, which are made from both honey and sugar, and sucralose except by viewing the ingredients list, makes me angry because I've been swindled. Yeah, this is natural all right. I'm definitely not going to trust Lipton's marketing from now on and urge them to think about switching to a natural sweetener such as stevia. So if you like your food natural, best to skip this, but if you're not so picky and don't mind artificial sweeteners in your food, then give it a go if you're interested. I'll not be trying any other flavors of this product.


Question: What flavor does it have?

Not what I would call a cold season tea, Blackberry Vanilla Caffeine Free Herbal Tea from Lipton has a very interesting fruity flavor, more reminiscent of a spring day than the upcoming fall season.The tea has a strong tart side so I would recommend reducing the brew time from the recommended 4 to 6 minutes.  Do not be put off by the deep red color, it makes you think raspberry but that is not the flavor that you will taste.For a change, I brewed four pyramid bags in three cups of water and after it cooled, poured it over a glass of ice.  This is my preferred method of drinking it.  I do not like sugar in my tea, but decided to give it a little whirl.  Something happened with this mix, because I came away with an artificial aftertaste.  If you prefer more of a black tea taste in you iced tea, add an extra Lipton orange pekoe bag.  A perfect combination.Overall, a good product for warm weather drinking, excellent iced and the tart flavor hits the right spot.

Answer: very interesting fruity flavor

<hl> Not what I would call a cold season tea, Blackberry Vanilla Caffeine Free Herbal Tea from Lipton has a very interesting fruity flavor , more reminiscent of a spring day than the upcoming fall season. <hl> The tea has a strong tart side so I would recommend reducing the brew time from the recommended 4 to 6 minutes. Do not be put off by the deep red color, it makes you think raspberry but that is not the flavor that you will taste. For a change, I brewed four pyramid bags in three cups of water and after it cooled, poured it over a glass of ice. This is my preferred method of drinking it. I do not like sugar in my tea, but decided to give it a little whirl. Something happened with this mix, because I came away with an artificial aftertaste. If you prefer more of a black tea taste in you iced tea, add an extra Lipton orange pekoe bag. A perfect combination. Overall, a good product for warm weather drinking, excellent iced and the tart flavor hits the right spot.

Not what I would call a cold season tea, Blackberry Vanilla Caffeine Free Herbal Tea from Lipton has a <hl> very interesting fruity flavor <hl>, more reminiscent of a spring day than the upcoming fall season.The tea has a strong tart side so I would recommend reducing the brew time from the recommended 4 to 6 minutes. Do not be put off by the deep red color, it makes you think raspberry but that is not the flavor that you will taste.For a change, I brewed four pyramid bags in three cups of water and after it cooled, poured it over a glass of ice. This is my preferred method of drinking it. I do not like sugar in my tea, but decided to give it a little whirl. Something happened with this mix, because I came away with an artificial aftertaste. If you prefer more of a black tea taste in you iced tea, add an extra Lipton orange pekoe bag. A perfect combination.Overall, a good product for warm weather drinking, excellent iced and the tart flavor hits the right spot.

Not what I would call a cold season tea, Blackberry Vanilla Caffeine Free Herbal Tea from Lipton has a <hl> very interesting fruity flavor <hl> , more reminiscent of a spring day than the upcoming fall season.


Question: How is the product?

I originally purchase this product to use in my hair as a moisturizer (mixed with water) during my transition of going natural and it works great. It made my hair very soft and easier to manage.  Afterwards I mixed in with my body lotion, and I must say my skin has never felt softer. I purchase the 32 ounce jar for my daughter and now she's hooked. She uses on her and her children's hair and she loves it. THIS PRODUCT IS GREAT!

Answer: my

<hl> I originally purchase this product to use in my hair as a moisturizer (mixed with water) during my transition of going natural <hl> and it works great. It made my hair very soft and easier to manage. Afterwards I mixed in with my body lotion, and I must say my skin has never felt softer. I purchase the 32 ounce jar for my daughter and now she's hooked. She uses on her and her children's hair and she loves it. THIS PRODUCT IS GREAT!

I originally purchase this product to use in <hl> my <hl> hair as a moisturizer (mixed with water) during my transition of going natural and it works great. It made my hair very soft and easier to manage. Afterwards I mixed in with my body lotion, and I must say my skin has never felt softer. I purchase the 32 ounce jar for my daughter and now she's hooked. She uses on her and her children's hair and she loves it. THIS PRODUCT IS GREAT!


Question: How stron is the tea in here?

Tea isn't a beverage for me, it's an event, starting from boiling the water to when the last drop vanishes down my esophagus. Therefore I usually buy loose leaf as it is less processed, I can see and smell what I'm buying and I can better control the strength of my tea. I first tried this when I obtained a few complimentary bags.On the matter of taste, I find it very good. The Bigelow EG appeared to be very strong in color and taste.Tea bag teas are usually cut very fine so the bags can be packed flat, and because finely cut leaves have more surface area than big leaves, you don't need to steep the tea as long. In fact the instructions say to steep only 1-2 minutes as opposed to the usual 3-4 mins.To me, Earl Grey taste has two components, the tea taste and the bergamot taste, and it takes a lot of skill to blend and make a tea that has a pleasing combination of the two tastes.For example, I've found that Taylors and Harrogate has a mild tea and bergamot taste, Whole Foods loose leaf has a strong bergamot taste, etc. Your run of the mill EG usually has a strong tea taste that overshadows the bergamot and you don't taste it at all. Bigelow has a very strong tea taste, but it doesn't overwhelm the bergamot, which you taste at the end. So I like it very much because I've never had a strong tea that didn't overwhelm the bergamot. And it's definitely not a mild tea, it's very robust and strong. It's not a light handshake, it's a full body hug and kisses on both cheeks when you drink this.In conclusion, if you want a very strongly flavored Earl Grey with a strong tea taste, but also a strong hint of bergamot, this is it. Update: Since I wrote this review, which is 5 years ago, I've often bought this brand and it tastes as good as ever.

Answer: Tea isn't a beverage for me

<hl> Tea isn't a beverage for me , it's an event, starting from boiling the water to when the last drop vanishes down my esophagus. <hl> Therefore I usually buy loose leaf as it is less processed, I can see and smell what I'm buying and I can better control the strength of my tea. I first tried this when I obtained a few complimentary bags. On the matter of taste, I find it very good. The Bigelow EG appeared to be very strong in color and taste. Tea bag teas are usually cut very fine so the bags can be packed flat, and because finely cut leaves have more surface area than big leaves, you don't need to steep the tea as long. In fact the instructions say to steep only 1-2 minutes as opposed to the usual 3-4 mins. To me, Earl Grey taste has two components, the tea taste and the bergamot taste, and it takes a lot of skill to blend and make a tea that has a pleasing combination of the two tastes. For example, I've found that Taylors and Harrogate has a mild tea and bergamot taste, Whole Foods loose leaf has a strong bergamot taste, etc. Your run of the mill EG usually has a strong tea taste that overshadows the bergamot and you don't taste it at all. Bigelow has a very strong tea taste, but it doesn't overwhelm the bergamot, which you taste at the end. So I like it very much because I've never had a strong tea that didn't overwhelm the bergamot. And it's definitely not a mild tea, it's very robust and strong. It's not a light handshake, it's a full body hug and kisses on both cheeks when you drink this. In conclusion, if you want a very strongly flavored Earl Grey with a strong tea taste, but also a strong hint of bergamot, this is it. Update: Since I wrote this review, which is 5 years ago, I've often bought this brand and it tastes as good as ever.

<hl> Tea isn't a beverage for me <hl>, it's an event, starting from boiling the water to when the last drop vanishes down my esophagus. Therefore I usually buy loose leaf as it is less processed, I can see and smell what I'm buying and I can better control the strength of my tea. I first tried this when I obtained a few complimentary bags.On the matter of taste, I find it very good. The Bigelow EG appeared to be very strong in color and taste.Tea bag teas are usually cut very fine so the bags can be packed flat, and because finely cut leaves have more surface area than big leaves, you don't need to steep the tea as long. In fact the instructions say to steep only 1-2 minutes as opposed to the usual 3-4 mins.To me, Earl Grey taste has two components, the tea taste and the bergamot taste, and it takes a lot of skill to blend and make a tea that has a pleasing combination of the two tastes.For example, I've found that Taylors and Harrogate has a mild tea and bergamot taste, Whole Foods loose leaf has a strong bergamot taste, etc. Your run of the mill EG usually has a strong tea taste that overshadows the bergamot and you don't taste it at all. Bigelow has a very strong tea taste, but it doesn't overwhelm the bergamot, which you taste at the end. So I like it very much because I've never had a strong tea that didn't overwhelm the bergamot. And it's definitely not a mild tea, it's very robust and strong. It's not a light handshake, it's a full body hug and kisses on both cheeks when you drink this.In conclusion, if you want a very strongly flavored Earl Grey with a strong tea taste, but also a strong hint of bergamot, this is it. Update: Since I wrote this review, which is 5 years ago, I've often bought this brand and it tastes as good as ever.

<hl> Tea isn't a beverage for me <hl> , it's an event, starting from boiling the water to when the last drop vanishes down my esophagus.


Question: How is tea?

This 6-pack is another great deal from Amazon, especially when purchased on a subscription basis.Bigelow's decaf green tea is smooth and not bitter.  I've found green teas can be easily "burned" if you boil your water before steeping, so be sure to stop heating your water before the boiling point (I just use a Chantal ceramic teapot & heat a cup of water in it in the microwave for just 2 minutes, then steep in a cup--perfect.  I like to sweeten it with a package of Sweet Leaf Stevia==healthy antioxidant heaven & no caffeine!).Also, don't steep any green tea too long--about 3 to 3-1/2 minutes is just right for green tea--otherwise, it WILL be bitter, regardless of brand.I love the fact that these tea bags are individually packaged in foil-lined packs; tea stays fresh and delicious until you're ready to enjoy a cup.  Good quality decaf green tea is really hard to find in my local area; thanks again Amazon!

Answer: Good quality decaf green tea

This 6-pack is another great deal from Amazon, especially when purchased on a subscription basis. Bigelow's decaf green tea is smooth and not bitter. I've found green teas can be easily "burned" if you boil your water before steeping, so be sure to stop heating your water before the boiling point (I just use a Chantal ceramic teapot & heat a cup of water in it in the microwave for just 2 minutes, then steep in a cup--perfect. I like to sweeten it with a package of Sweet Leaf Stevia==healthy antioxidant heaven & no caffeine!).Also, don't steep any green tea too long--about 3 to 3-1/2 minutes is just right for green tea--otherwise, it WILL be bitter, regardless of brand. I love the fact that these tea bags are individually packaged in foil-lined packs; tea stays fresh and delicious until you're ready to enjoy a cup. <hl> Good quality decaf green tea is really hard to find in my local area; thanks again Amazon! <hl>

This 6-pack is another great deal from Amazon, especially when purchased on a subscription basis.Bigelow's decaf green tea is smooth and not bitter. I've found green teas can be easily "burned" if you boil your water before steeping, so be sure to stop heating your water before the boiling point (I just use a Chantal ceramic teapot & heat a cup of water in it in the microwave for just 2 minutes, then steep in a cup--perfect. I like to sweeten it with a package of Sweet Leaf Stevia==healthy antioxidant heaven & no caffeine!).Also, don't steep any green tea too long--about 3 to 3-1/2 minutes is just right for green tea--otherwise, it WILL be bitter, regardless of brand.I love the fact that these tea bags are individually packaged in foil-lined packs; tea stays fresh and delicious until you're ready to enjoy a cup. <hl> Good quality decaf green tea <hl> is really hard to find in my local area; thanks again Amazon!


Question: How do you like tea?

Well, first off I should say that I'm not new to tea.  I'm not sure I'd describe myself as a "tea connoisseur" but I'm pretty experienced with tea.  I've tried just about every type of tea out there (white, black, green, herbal, even puerh tea!), and I regularly make my own custom blends using loose leaf herbs and spices.  I'm a pretty big fan of tea, so I naturally jumped at the chance to get some nice chai tea.  I already have my own homemade chai recipes that involve simmering loose spices and adding in milk and sugar, and it's great, but I've always wanted to try some plain chai without the milk.So I got the Higgins and Burk Chai in the mail and decided to brew myself a cup to try out.  I steeped it a full 10 minutes because I steep all my tea for 10 minutes (I suspect a lot of people would find this too strong for their tastes, but that's how I like it).  My first impressions of this tea is that it's pretty weak for a chai style tea.  I felt like the strongest taste was the cloves, and it really could've used stronger notes of ginger and cinnamon.  Not to mention, the black tea portion of it tastes a bit not-so-good to me.  It's difficult to describe, but I'll explain it as best as I can.  I once bought a huge box of cheap crappy pekoe black tea and it tasted terrible.  It was just lacking in good flavor and only tasted of bitter tannins and blandness and nothing else.  This tea is not nearly as bad as that one was, but the black tea portion of it seems to have a bit of that taste to it.  I had my own Assam tea (before I used it all and ran out) and it seemed to taste much better than this - even plain with nothing else in it!  Of course, it could've been because of the source of my teas/spices (I get everything from the mountainroseherbs website); maybe the tea is better from there.  Anyway, the other spices in the tea hide it well enough so it's not a big deal.  I did decide to make my own homemade blend to see how it would turn out using the same ingredients (I used 2 parts black tea, 1/2 part cinnamon, 1/8 part cloves, 1/8 part cardamom, and 1/2 part ginger).  Then I did a side by side taste test using the exact same amount of sweetener.  The Higgins and Burke version is not terrible or anything, but I still think my version won by a small margin.Anyway, if you're a casual tea drinker, this tea will probably be fine for your tastes, and far more convenient than making your own loose-leaf blends.  In addition, if you are the sort who prefers a less spicy chai then this tea would be great!  In the course of further usage, I also discovered that the Higgins and Burke tastes better as an iced tea.  Go figure!  Well, my overall opinion of the Higgins and Burke Black Chai is that it is a decent choice for anyone who wants a mild pleasant chai in a convenient tea-bag option, but I think I'm going to personally stick to my own homemade formula because I love making loose leaf tea blends!

Answer: I'm a pretty big fan of tea

Well, first off I should say that I'm not new to tea. I'm not sure I'd describe myself as a "tea connoisseur" but I'm pretty experienced with tea. I've tried just about every type of tea out there (white, black, green, herbal, even puerh tea!), and I regularly make my own custom blends using loose leaf herbs and spices. <hl> I'm a pretty big fan of tea , so I naturally jumped at the chance to get some nice chai tea. <hl> I already have my own homemade chai recipes that involve simmering loose spices and adding in milk and sugar, and it's great, but I've always wanted to try some plain chai without the milk. So I got the Higgins and Burk Chai in the mail and decided to brew myself a cup to try out. I steeped it a full 10 minutes because I steep all my tea for 10 minutes (I suspect a lot of people would find this too strong for their tastes, but that's how I like it). My first impressions of this tea is that it's pretty weak for a chai style tea. I felt like the strongest taste was the cloves, and it really could've used stronger notes of ginger and cinnamon. Not to mention, the black tea portion of it tastes a bit not-so-good to me. It's difficult to describe, but I'll explain it as best as I can. I once bought a huge box of cheap crappy pekoe black tea and it tasted terrible. It was just lacking in good flavor and only tasted of bitter tannins and blandness and nothing else. This tea is not nearly as bad as that one was, but the black tea portion of it seems to have a bit of that taste to it. I had my own Assam tea (before I used it all and ran out) and it seemed to taste much better than this - even plain with nothing else in it! Of course, it could've been because of the source of my teas/spices (I get everything from the mountainroseherbs website); maybe the tea is better from there. Anyway, the other spices in the tea hide it well enough so it's not a big deal. I did decide to make my own homemade blend to see how it would turn out using the same ingredients (I used 2 parts black tea, 1/2 part cinnamon, 1/8 part cloves, 1/8 part cardamom, and 1/2 part ginger). Then I did a side by side taste test using the exact same amount of sweetener. The Higgins and Burke version is not terrible or anything, but I still think my version won by a small margin. Anyway, if you're a casual tea drinker, this tea will probably be fine for your tastes, and far more convenient than making your own loose-leaf blends. In addition, if you are the sort who prefers a less spicy chai then this tea would be great! In the course of further usage, I also discovered that the Higgins and Burke tastes better as an iced tea. Go figure! Well, my overall opinion of the Higgins and Burke Black Chai is that it is a decent choice for anyone who wants a mild pleasant chai in a convenient tea-bag option, but I think I'm going to personally stick to my own homemade formula because I love making loose leaf tea blends!

Well, first off I should say that I'm not new to tea. I'm not sure I'd describe myself as a "tea connoisseur" but I'm pretty experienced with tea. I've tried just about every type of tea out there (white, black, green, herbal, even puerh tea!), and I regularly make my own custom blends using loose leaf herbs and spices. <hl> I'm a pretty big fan of tea <hl>, so I naturally jumped at the chance to get some nice chai tea. I already have my own homemade chai recipes that involve simmering loose spices and adding in milk and sugar, and it's great, but I've always wanted to try some plain chai without the milk.So I got the Higgins and Burk Chai in the mail and decided to brew myself a cup to try out. I steeped it a full 10 minutes because I steep all my tea for 10 minutes (I suspect a lot of people would find this too strong for their tastes, but that's how I like it). My first impressions of this tea is that it's pretty weak for a chai style tea. I felt like the strongest taste was the cloves, and it really could've used stronger notes of ginger and cinnamon. Not to mention, the black tea portion of it tastes a bit not-so-good to me. It's difficult to describe, but I'll explain it as best as I can. I once bought a huge box of cheap crappy pekoe black tea and it tasted terrible. It was just lacking in good flavor and only tasted of bitter tannins and blandness and nothing else. This tea is not nearly as bad as that one was, but the black tea portion of it seems to have a bit of that taste to it. I had my own Assam tea (before I used it all and ran out) and it seemed to taste much better than this - even plain with nothing else in it! Of course, it could've been because of the source of my teas/spices (I get everything from the mountainroseherbs website); maybe the tea is better from there. Anyway, the other spices in the tea hide it well enough so it's not a big deal. I did decide to make my own homemade blend to see how it would turn out using the same ingredients (I used 2 parts black tea, 1/2 part cinnamon, 1/8 part cloves, 1/8 part cardamom, and 1/2 part ginger). Then I did a side by side taste test using the exact same amount of sweetener. The Higgins and Burke version is not terrible or anything, but I still think my version won by a small margin.Anyway, if you're a casual tea drinker, this tea will probably be fine for your tastes, and far more convenient than making your own loose-leaf blends. In addition, if you are the sort who prefers a less spicy chai then this tea would be great! In the course of further usage, I also discovered that the Higgins and Burke tastes better as an iced tea. Go figure! Well, my overall opinion of the Higgins and Burke Black Chai is that it is a decent choice for anyone who wants a mild pleasant chai in a convenient tea-bag option, but I think I'm going to personally stick to my own homemade formula because I love making loose leaf tea blends!

<hl> I'm a pretty big fan of tea <hl> , so I naturally jumped at the chance to get some nice chai tea.


Question: What is the quality of the tea?

This tea is perfect as an iced tea (3 bags for 2 quarts) or for a nice cup of hot peppermint tea to settle the tummy or clear your nose/throat.  I love the flavor of it as an iced tea, and that it is purely herbal and caffeine free.  Even though I let the tea bags steep for 20 minutes for my iced tea, they didn't disintegrate or break open. They held up perfectly, even when I squeezed the last drops of tea out.  I'm looking forward to enjoying it over and over again.

Answer: This tea is perfect

<hl> This tea is perfect as an iced tea (3 bags for 2 quarts) or for a nice cup of hot peppermint tea to settle the tummy or clear your nose/throat. <hl> I love the flavor of it as an iced tea, and that it is purely herbal and caffeine free. Even though I let the tea bags steep for 20 minutes for my iced tea, they didn't disintegrate or break open. They held up perfectly, even when I squeezed the last drops of tea out. I'm looking forward to enjoying it over and over again.

<hl> This tea is perfect <hl> as an iced tea (3 bags for 2 quarts) or for a nice cup of hot peppermint tea to settle the tummy or clear your nose/throat. I love the flavor of it as an iced tea, and that it is purely herbal and caffeine free. Even though I let the tea bags steep for 20 minutes for my iced tea, they didn't disintegrate or break open. They held up perfectly, even when I squeezed the last drops of tea out. I'm looking forward to enjoying it over and over again.


Question: How is the tea?

By itself, this tea is very strong and bitter (almost soapy). However, with a little doctoring to include cream and sugar, this is not so bad. I think I would have rated it higher if it tasted better by itself, but it did not. I don't think I would get this type of tea again.

Answer: this tea is very strong and bitter

<hl> By itself, this tea is very strong and bitter (almost soapy). <hl> However, with a little doctoring to include cream and sugar, this is not so bad. I think I would have rated it higher if it tasted better by itself, but it did not. I don't think I would get this type of tea again.

By itself, <hl> this tea is very strong and bitter <hl> (almost soapy). However, with a little doctoring to include cream and sugar, this is not so bad. I think I would have rated it higher if it tasted better by itself, but it did not. I don't think I would get this type of tea again.


Question: Is the tea fresh?

This Higgins & Burke tea is pretty tasty.  The Lemon Balm, Lemon Grass, and Verbena work well with the green tea, taking away the 'dry' aspects of green tea and making it a bit more 'green leafy' and lemony.I liked it as-is.  Then again, I generally don't add anything to any green tea.  Not sweetener nor milk.I think you're more likely to like this Green Tea mix if you don't set your tastebuds for straight green tea as the overall flavor is radically different.  But if you are looking for something really pleasant to have after dinner, or along with a snack, this might be the thing.Pam T~

Answer: green tea

This Higgins & Burke tea is pretty tasty. <hl> The Lemon Balm, Lemon Grass, and Verbena work well with the green tea , taking away the 'dry' aspects of green tea and making it a bit more 'green leafy' and lemony. <hl> I liked it as-is. Then again, I generally don't add anything to any green tea. Not sweetener nor milk. I think you're more likely to like this Green Tea mix if you don't set your tastebuds for straight green tea as the overall flavor is radically different. But if you are looking for something really pleasant to have after dinner, or along with a snack, this might be the thing. Pam T~

This Higgins & Burke tea is pretty tasty. The Lemon Balm, Lemon Grass, and Verbena work well with the <hl> green tea <hl>, taking away the 'dry' aspects of green tea and making it a bit more 'green leafy' and lemony.I liked it as-is. Then again, I generally don't add anything to any green tea. Not sweetener nor milk.I think you're more likely to like this Green Tea mix if you don't set your tastebuds for straight green tea as the overall flavor is radically different. But if you are looking for something really pleasant to have after dinner, or along with a snack, this might be the thing.Pam T~

The Lemon Balm, Lemon Grass, and Verbena work well with the <hl> green tea <hl> , taking away the 'dry' aspects of green tea and making it a bit more 'green leafy' and lemony.


Question: Does the chips a good cooking point?

Normally I prefer plain chips, even though I don't eat them often. The chili lime is pretty good, great with some guacamole. These chips are very crisp, with a strong potato flavor, but also have a slightly burnt taste.

Answer: These chips are very crisp

Normally I prefer plain chips, even though I don't eat them often. The chili lime is pretty good, great with some guacamole. <hl> These chips are very crisp , with a strong potato flavor, but also have a slightly burnt taste. <hl>

Normally I prefer plain chips, even though I don't eat them often. The chili lime is pretty good, great with some guacamole. <hl> These chips are very crisp <hl>, with a strong potato flavor, but also have a slightly burnt taste.

<hl> These chips are very crisp <hl> , with a strong potato flavor, but also have a slightly burnt taste.


Question: What opinion do you give us about cookies?

What can I say, these cookies are yummy! My husband and I loved them. I'm not sure how to describe them: He thinks they're similar to Girl Scout's thin mints but I think they're more like large, crunchy junior mints.They're not healthy for you. Serving size is three cookies and you get 25% of your daily saturated fat. But then, cookies very rarely are healthy right? Indulge!

Answer: these cookies are yummy

<hl> What can I say, these cookies are yummy ! <hl> My husband and I loved them. I'm not sure how to describe them: He thinks they're similar to Girl Scout's thin mints but I think they're more like large, crunchy junior mints. They're not healthy for you. Serving size is three cookies and you get 25% of your daily saturated fat. But then, cookies very rarely are healthy right? Indulge!

What can I say, <hl> these cookies are yummy <hl>! My husband and I loved them. I'm not sure how to describe them: He thinks they're similar to Girl Scout's thin mints but I think they're more like large, crunchy junior mints.They're not healthy for you. Serving size is three cookies and you get 25% of your daily saturated fat. But then, cookies very rarely are healthy right? Indulge!

What can I say, <hl> these cookies are yummy <hl> !


Question: How good is the quality of flavor?

I am a tea drinker and love to try new varieties of tea. The Blackberry Vanilla from Lipton is a lovely, naturally decaf tea. I love the Pyramid tea bags and do think they make a difference when brewing herbal teas. Herbal tea (which actually contains no tea at all) generally has larger pieces of the ingredients than traditional black or green teas. The pyramid shape of the tea bag allows those pieces more room to spread through the water so the infusion of flavor is stronger.The Blackberry Vanilla tea is a beautiful purple color which is actually from the hibiscus not the blackberry (although I'm sure the blackberry does contribute some of the color). Despite the name the hibiscus is also the dominate flavor which is true of most herbal infusions. The blackberry and vanilla flavors are undercurrents and I wish these flavors had been a bit more prominent.Overall I enjoyed the Lipton Blackberry Vanilla tea and I'm sure it will be a variety that I will purchase in the future.

Answer: more room to spread through the water so the infusion of flavor is stronger

I am a tea drinker and love to try new varieties of tea. The Blackberry Vanilla from Lipton is a lovely, naturally decaf tea. I love the Pyramid tea bags and do think they make a difference when brewing herbal teas. Herbal tea (which actually contains no tea at all) generally has larger pieces of the ingredients than traditional black or green teas. <hl> The pyramid shape of the tea bag allows those pieces more room to spread through the water so the infusion of flavor is stronger .The <hl> Blackberry Vanilla tea is a beautiful purple color which is actually from the hibiscus not the blackberry (although I'm sure the blackberry does contribute some of the color). Despite the name the hibiscus is also the dominate flavor which is true of most herbal infusions. The blackberry and vanilla flavors are undercurrents and I wish these flavors had been a bit more prominent. Overall I enjoyed the Lipton Blackberry Vanilla tea and I'm sure it will be a variety that I will purchase in the future.

I am a tea drinker and love to try new varieties of tea. The Blackberry Vanilla from Lipton is a lovely, naturally decaf tea. I love the Pyramid tea bags and do think they make a difference when brewing herbal teas. Herbal tea (which actually contains no tea at all) generally has larger pieces of the ingredients than traditional black or green teas. The pyramid shape of the tea bag allows those pieces <hl> more room to spread through the water so the infusion of flavor is stronger <hl>.The Blackberry Vanilla tea is a beautiful purple color which is actually from the hibiscus not the blackberry (although I'm sure the blackberry does contribute some of the color). Despite the name the hibiscus is also the dominate flavor which is true of most herbal infusions. The blackberry and vanilla flavors are undercurrents and I wish these flavors had been a bit more prominent.Overall I enjoyed the Lipton Blackberry Vanilla tea and I'm sure it will be a variety that I will purchase in the future.

The pyramid shape of the tea bag allows those pieces <hl> more room to spread through the water so the infusion of flavor is stronger <hl> .The


Question: How about the tea?

Loved it. Got the box yesterday and have already used 4 teabags... I use each teabag twice. Flavor is very mild, with only a hint of ginger and only a very slight caffeine buzz. I can't speak to its properties that are supposed to help with diet and digestion but from what I know, they should be mildly helpful. I guess that's the theme, mild... no bitterness. Remember, don't pour boiling water into your cup. Let it cool for a minute. Your tea will be better.

Answer: Got the box yesterday and have already used 4 teabags

Loved it. <hl> Got the box yesterday and have already used 4 teabags ... <hl> I use each teabag twice. Flavor is very mild, with only a hint of ginger and only a very slight caffeine buzz. I can't speak to its properties that are supposed to help with diet and digestion but from what I know, they should be mildly helpful. I guess that's the theme, mild... no bitterness. Remember, don't pour boiling water into your cup. Let it cool for a minute. Your tea will be better.

Loved it. <hl> Got the box yesterday and have already used 4 teabags <hl>... I use each teabag twice. Flavor is very mild, with only a hint of ginger and only a very slight caffeine buzz. I can't speak to its properties that are supposed to help with diet and digestion but from what I know, they should be mildly helpful. I guess that's the theme, mild... no bitterness. Remember, don't pour boiling water into your cup. Let it cool for a minute. Your tea will be better.

<hl> Got the box yesterday and have already used 4 teabags <hl> ...


Question: How do you like the smell?

This tea is great. It smells great it taste amazing. It even turns the water a very pretty color. I like my tea with creamer and it goes well with a vanilla. The flavor is not too strong it it perfect for a warm drink.

Answer: It smells great

It smells great it taste amazing.

This tea is great. <hl> It smells great it taste amazing. <hl> It even turns the water a very pretty color. I like my tea with creamer and it goes well with a vanilla. The flavor is not too strong it it perfect for a warm drink.

This tea is great. <hl> It smells great <hl> it taste amazing. It even turns the water a very pretty color. I like my tea with creamer and it goes well with a vanilla. The flavor is not too strong it it perfect for a warm drink.


Question: How is the flavor?

Illy's coffee drink has exactly the right balance of sweetness and coffee flavor. Drinking it ice cold on a hot 90 degree day is refreshing.This is a beautiful coal black liquid. The espresso flavor comes through very nicely, good intense coffee flavor, with a hint of tartness. Sometimes I like syrup sweet drinks, but mostly I drink coffee black. I've tried iced coffee before, and generally don't like it. This drink, on the other hand, has just exactly the right hint of sugar sweetness (not sweetener or high fructose corn syrup sweetness). The drink has a good mouth feel, slightly thicker than water with a creamy finish. The aftertaste is surprisingly nice, a good coffee flavor.What I particularly like about this drink, it has an authentic espresso coffee flavor without being masked by heavy cream, milk, or sugar. Compared to any Starbucks drink, this is head and shoulders better. A wonderful cold beverage for the summer.

Answer: has exactly the right balance of sweetness and coffee flavor

<hl> Illy's coffee drink has exactly the right balance of sweetness and coffee flavor . <hl> Drinking it ice cold on a hot 90 degree day is refreshing. This is a beautiful coal black liquid. The espresso flavor comes through very nicely, good intense coffee flavor, with a hint of tartness. Sometimes I like syrup sweet drinks, but mostly I drink coffee black. I've tried iced coffee before, and generally don't like it. This drink, on the other hand, has just exactly the right hint of sugar sweetness (not sweetener or high fructose corn syrup sweetness). The drink has a good mouth feel, slightly thicker than water with a creamy finish. The aftertaste is surprisingly nice, a good coffee flavor. What I particularly like about this drink, it has an authentic espresso coffee flavor without being masked by heavy cream, milk, or sugar. Compared to any Starbucks drink, this is head and shoulders better. A wonderful cold beverage for the summer.

Illy's coffee drink <hl> has exactly the right balance of sweetness and coffee flavor <hl>. Drinking it ice cold on a hot 90 degree day is refreshing.This is a beautiful coal black liquid. The espresso flavor comes through very nicely, good intense coffee flavor, with a hint of tartness. Sometimes I like syrup sweet drinks, but mostly I drink coffee black. I've tried iced coffee before, and generally don't like it. This drink, on the other hand, has just exactly the right hint of sugar sweetness (not sweetener or high fructose corn syrup sweetness). The drink has a good mouth feel, slightly thicker than water with a creamy finish. The aftertaste is surprisingly nice, a good coffee flavor.What I particularly like about this drink, it has an authentic espresso coffee flavor without being masked by heavy cream, milk, or sugar. Compared to any Starbucks drink, this is head and shoulders better. A wonderful cold beverage for the summer.

Illy's coffee drink <hl> has exactly the right balance of sweetness and coffee flavor <hl> .


Question: What about the flavor?

I loved the taste and the texture.  The popcorn was fluffy, had just enough caramel and fudge, and was not too sweet.  To submit a proper review, I consumed three 5.3 oz packages during one evening.  I had to be sure; yes this is an item I will be buying.  I also shared them with my family; same review.  I highly recommend this snack item.

Answer: I loved the taste

I loved the taste and the texture.

<hl> I loved the taste and the texture. <hl> The popcorn was fluffy, had just enough caramel and fudge, and was not too sweet. To submit a proper review, I consumed three 5.3 oz packages during one evening. I had to be sure; yes this is an item I will be buying. I also shared them with my family; same review. I highly recommend this snack item.

<hl> I loved the taste <hl> and the texture. The popcorn was fluffy, had just enough caramel and fudge, and was not too sweet. To submit a proper review, I consumed three 5.3 oz packages during one evening. I had to be sure; yes this is an item I will be buying. I also shared them with my family; same review. I highly recommend this snack item.


Question: What is the flavor?

Vitamin Squeeze Energy drink is a concentrated fruit punch flavored water additive.  The taste is very similar to Kool Aid. The Vitamin Squeeze is a nice change of pace and can really spruce-up tap water.  Vitamin Squeeze is also very good at masking any chlorine-taste that tap water sometimes has.The only word of caution I have about this product is that a little bit goes a long way.  It is fairly difficult to control portion size.  The bottle claims that it contains 24 servings, but I found that a natural squeeze-serving gave me about 12-14 servings.  It is very easy to squeeze too hard.That said, there are zero sugars, zero calories and a host of vitamins and minerals (especially vitamin C).  With all the positive health benefits of vitamin C and none of the calories of juices, the Vitamin Squeeze is a good product.

Answer: Vitamin Squeeze Energy drink is a concentrated fruit punch flavored water additive

<hl> Vitamin Squeeze Energy drink is a concentrated fruit punch flavored water additive . <hl> The taste is very similar to Kool Aid. The Vitamin Squeeze is a nice change of pace and can really spruce-up tap water. Vitamin Squeeze is also very good at masking any chlorine-taste that tap water sometimes has. The only word of caution I have about this product is that a little bit goes a long way. It is fairly difficult to control portion size. The bottle claims that it contains 24 servings, but I found that a natural squeeze-serving gave me about 12-14 servings. It is very easy to squeeze too hard. That said, there are zero sugars, zero calories and a host of vitamins and minerals (especially vitamin C). With all the positive health benefits of vitamin C and none of the calories of juices, the Vitamin Squeeze is a good product.

<hl> Vitamin Squeeze Energy drink is a concentrated fruit punch flavored water additive <hl>. The taste is very similar to Kool Aid. The Vitamin Squeeze is a nice change of pace and can really spruce-up tap water. Vitamin Squeeze is also very good at masking any chlorine-taste that tap water sometimes has.The only word of caution I have about this product is that a little bit goes a long way. It is fairly difficult to control portion size. The bottle claims that it contains 24 servings, but I found that a natural squeeze-serving gave me about 12-14 servings. It is very easy to squeeze too hard.That said, there are zero sugars, zero calories and a host of vitamins and minerals (especially vitamin C). With all the positive health benefits of vitamin C and none of the calories of juices, the Vitamin Squeeze is a good product.

<hl> Vitamin Squeeze Energy drink is a concentrated fruit punch flavored water additive <hl> .


Question: What are some meaningful terms that the consumer used to describe the candy?

I am not a big fan of the traditional Butterfinger bars, because I find the peanut butter entirely too crisp for my liking. However, I really like this product. I find that the chocolate is incredibly creamy, and the peanut butter center is not as crisp as a traditional Butterfinger bar, but creamier with just enough "Butterfinger crunch" to add interest.I like how they are packed. Unlike competing peanut butter cups, there are no paper wrappers around the candy. The candy is simply formed in the shape of a cup. I like this because it's less packaging and requires less effort to unwrap and consume.I consider this product a treat -- a candy product, after all. So I'm not going to belabor the nutritional value of the product. However, I am surprised that the entire package only clocks-in at 230 calories, which makes it ideal for an afternoon pick-me-up. I wouldn't eat these every day, of course, but a couple times a week wouldn't be too bad.These were a great surprise, and I recommend them if you enjoy peanut butter cups...or Butterfinger bars...or both.

Answer: creamy, and the peanut butter center is not as crisp as a traditional Butterfinger bar, but creamier with just enough "Butterfinger crunch" to add interest.I like how they are packed. Unlike competing peanut butter cups, there are no paper wrappers around the candy. The candy is simply formed in the shape of a cup. I like this because it's less packaging and requires less effort to unwrap and consume.I consider this product a treat -- a candy product, after all. So I'm not going to belabor the nutritional value

I am not a big fan of the traditional Butterfinger bars, because I find the peanut butter entirely too crisp for my liking. However, I really like this product. <hl> I find that the chocolate is incredibly creamy, and the peanut butter center is not as crisp as a traditional Butterfinger bar, but creamier with just enough "Butterfinger crunch" to add interest.I like how they are packed. Unlike competing peanut butter cups, there are no paper wrappers around the candy. The candy is simply formed in the shape of a cup. I like this because it's less packaging and requires less effort to unwrap and consume.I consider this product a treat -- a candy product, after all. So I'm not going to belabor the nutritional value of the product. <hl> However, I am surprised that the entire package only clocks-in at 230 calories, which makes it ideal for an afternoon pick-me-up. I wouldn't eat these every day, of course, but a couple times a week wouldn't be too bad. These were a great surprise, and I recommend them if you enjoy peanut butter cups...or Butterfinger bars...or both.

I am not a big fan of the traditional Butterfinger bars, because I find the peanut butter entirely too crisp for my liking. However, I really like this product. I find that the chocolate is incredibly <hl> creamy, and the peanut butter center is not as crisp as a traditional Butterfinger bar, but creamier with just enough "Butterfinger crunch" to add interest.I like how they are packed. Unlike competing peanut butter cups, there are no paper wrappers around the candy. The candy is simply formed in the shape of a cup. I like this because it's less packaging and requires less effort to unwrap and consume.I consider this product a treat -- a candy product, after all. So I'm not going to belabor the nutritional value <hl> of the product. However, I am surprised that the entire package only clocks-in at 230 calories, which makes it ideal for an afternoon pick-me-up. I wouldn't eat these every day, of course, but a couple times a week wouldn't be too bad.These were a great surprise, and I recommend them if you enjoy peanut butter cups...or Butterfinger bars...or both.


Question: How is the flavor?

The Fischer & Wieser Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce does add flavor and sweetness to food. I think it has a good balance of sweetness and doesn't overpower the food,  but I love sweet sauces - that's just me. :)It is different, and I like to try new sauces, and I will purchase it again.

Answer: The Fischer & Wieser Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce does add flavor and sweetness to food

<hl> The Fischer & Wieser Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce does add flavor and sweetness to food . <hl> I think it has a good balance of sweetness and doesn't overpower the food, but I love sweet sauces - that's just me. :) It is different, and I like to try new sauces, and I will purchase it again.

<hl> The Fischer & Wieser Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce does add flavor and sweetness to food <hl>. I think it has a good balance of sweetness and doesn't overpower the food, but I love sweet sauces - that's just me. :)It is different, and I like to try new sauces, and I will purchase it again.

<hl> The Fischer & Wieser Mango Ginger Habanero Sauce does add flavor and sweetness to food <hl> .


Question: How light  is the cookie?

Like any food product, your opinion of the product will depend on your taste preferences and also your expectations.  I think if the product were closer to my expectations I would have ranked it higher.The cookies are thin and crispy.  It says that on the package, but I had expected something a bit different.  There is simply not that much fruit in the cookies.  I think the best way you could describe the fruit would be to call it very small chips or pieces of fruit.  You get a hint of fruit but not enough to really satisfy any real desire for the fruit.  I suspect the name "Newtons" and the fact that it has figs lead me to expect a taste somewhat like a Fig Newton.  The cookies taste nothing like the soft, fig laden Newtons I am used to.The cookies are not that sweet.  There is a strong taste of honey but they remind me more of an English Tea Biscuit than a cookie.The package has resealable clasps on the end which makes opening and resealing the package easy and it keeps the cookies fresh.There is nothing wrong with the taste.  In fact they cookies taste very good.  But if I want the taste of figs, I would prefer Fig Newtons.I cannot know your taste preference and I would suggest that my taste is probably different than yours.  Therefore if you understand that the cookies are thin and crisp, not too sweet and with just the hint of figs, you will probably be pleased with them.  If you are looking for a softer, sweet cookie with lots of figs, this will disappoint you.

Answer: Like any food product, your opinion of the product will depend on your taste preferences and also your expectations

<hl> Like any food product, your opinion of the product will depend on your taste preferences and also your expectations . <hl> I think if the product were closer to my expectations I would have ranked it higher. The cookies are thin and crispy. It says that on the package, but I had expected something a bit different. There is simply not that much fruit in the cookies. I think the best way you could describe the fruit would be to call it very small chips or pieces of fruit. You get a hint of fruit but not enough to really satisfy any real desire for the fruit. I suspect the name "Newtons" and the fact that it has figs lead me to expect a taste somewhat like a Fig Newton. The cookies taste nothing like the soft, fig laden Newtons I am used to. The cookies are not that sweet. There is a strong taste of honey but they remind me more of an English Tea Biscuit than a cookie. The package has resealable clasps on the end which makes opening and resealing the package easy and it keeps the cookies fresh. There is nothing wrong with the taste. In fact they cookies taste very good. But if I want the taste of figs, I would prefer Fig Newtons. I cannot know your taste preference and I would suggest that my taste is probably different than yours. Therefore if you understand that the cookies are thin and crisp, not too sweet and with just the hint of figs, you will probably be pleased with them. If you are looking for a softer, sweet cookie with lots of figs, this will disappoint you.

<hl> Like any food product, your opinion of the product will depend on your taste preferences and also your expectations <hl>. I think if the product were closer to my expectations I would have ranked it higher.The cookies are thin and crispy. It says that on the package, but I had expected something a bit different. There is simply not that much fruit in the cookies. I think the best way you could describe the fruit would be to call it very small chips or pieces of fruit. You get a hint of fruit but not enough to really satisfy any real desire for the fruit. I suspect the name "Newtons" and the fact that it has figs lead me to expect a taste somewhat like a Fig Newton. The cookies taste nothing like the soft, fig laden Newtons I am used to.The cookies are not that sweet. There is a strong taste of honey but they remind me more of an English Tea Biscuit than a cookie.The package has resealable clasps on the end which makes opening and resealing the package easy and it keeps the cookies fresh.There is nothing wrong with the taste. In fact they cookies taste very good. But if I want the taste of figs, I would prefer Fig Newtons.I cannot know your taste preference and I would suggest that my taste is probably different than yours. Therefore if you understand that the cookies are thin and crisp, not too sweet and with just the hint of figs, you will probably be pleased with them. If you are looking for a softer, sweet cookie with lots of figs, this will disappoint you.

<hl> Like any food product, your opinion of the product will depend on your taste preferences and also your expectations <hl> .


Question: Where can I get the best tea in town?

My favorite tea isYogi Green Tea Mint Garden, which is just green tea and some mint.  It's great.  So, with an opportunity for a new, somewhat similar type of tea, I was excited that it sounded almost like a cross between Chai Tea and their own Mint Garden.  And I wasn't disappointed.To me, this tastes like a cross between their Mint Garden tea andOregon Chai, Original.  It's not sweetened by itself (OK, maybe a little with the Stevia leaf, but it's a very robust tea that has all the mint, plus all the spiciness of chai teas.  Overall, the taste is excellent.The only downside I can think of is somewhat personal:  I enjoy drinking tea at nighttime, and this contains a fairly hearty code of caffeine:  just under a cup-of-coffee amount.  So, this tea is perfect for everything, except nighttime drinking.Would recommend.

Answer: My favorite tea isYogi Green Tea Mint

<hl> My favorite tea isYogi Green Tea Mint Garden, which is just green tea and some mint. <hl> It's great. So, with an opportunity for a new, somewhat similar type of tea, I was excited that it sounded almost like a cross between Chai Tea and their own Mint Garden. And I wasn't disappointed. To me, this tastes like a cross between their Mint Garden tea andOregon Chai, Original. It's not sweetened by itself (OK, maybe a little with the Stevia leaf, but it's a very robust tea that has all the mint, plus all the spiciness of chai teas. Overall, the taste is excellent. The only downside I can think of is somewhat personal: I enjoy drinking tea at nighttime, and this contains a fairly hearty code of caffeine: just under a cup-of-coffee amount. So, this tea is perfect for everything, except nighttime drinking. Would recommend.

<hl> My favorite tea isYogi Green Tea Mint <hl> Garden, which is just green tea and some mint. It's great. So, with an opportunity for a new, somewhat similar type of tea, I was excited that it sounded almost like a cross between Chai Tea and their own Mint Garden. And I wasn't disappointed.To me, this tastes like a cross between their Mint Garden tea andOregon Chai, Original. It's not sweetened by itself (OK, maybe a little with the Stevia leaf, but it's a very robust tea that has all the mint, plus all the spiciness of chai teas. Overall, the taste is excellent.The only downside I can think of is somewhat personal: I enjoy drinking tea at nighttime, and this contains a fairly hearty code of caffeine: just under a cup-of-coffee amount. So, this tea is perfect for everything, except nighttime drinking.Would recommend.


Question: How much is the flavor on this?

The beverage has a really delicious spiced smell.  However, just a sip made my entire mouth feel stung.  The sensation faded to a tingle and finally passed, but for me, this drink is too strong.  The taste was fine, just not the sensation.  A second sip was all to similar to the first and so I passed on the rest of the cup.

Answer: The taste was fine

The beverage has a really delicious spiced smell. However, just a sip made my entire mouth feel stung. The sensation faded to a tingle and finally passed, but for me, this drink is too strong. <hl> The taste was fine , just not the sensation. <hl> A second sip was all to similar to the first and so I passed on the rest of the cup.

The beverage has a really delicious spiced smell. However, just a sip made my entire mouth feel stung. The sensation faded to a tingle and finally passed, but for me, this drink is too strong. <hl> The taste was fine <hl>, just not the sensation. A second sip was all to similar to the first and so I passed on the rest of the cup.

<hl> The taste was fine <hl> , just not the sensation.


Question: Where is a good tea?

This tea is very good.  It has a spicy & sweet taste without any sugar!  I cannot believe that it is available online at such a great price, too!

Answer: This tea is very good

This tea is very good .

<hl> This tea is very good . <hl> It has a spicy & sweet taste without any sugar! I cannot believe that it is available online at such a great price, too!

<hl> This tea is very good <hl>. It has a spicy & sweet taste without any sugar! I cannot believe that it is available online at such a great price, too!


Question: How did you like the product?

When I opened the first pouch for the Ginger Pu'erh Tea Bags by Numi, the aroma was a bit off putting with an odor that seemed slightly bitter and earthy.  However, when brewed, it was surprisingly sweet and soothing and one of the most delicious teas I have tried.  Its purported health benefits (antioxidants, aid in digestion, energy with a lower amount of caffeine, etc.) are overshadowed by what is a great flavor.  Often teas alleged to have health benefits taste terrible or have no real flavor.  This one makes a great tea to have with meals.  It is easy to see why Pu'erh tea was a favorite of Chinese emperors.

Answer: the aroma was a bit off putting with an odor that seemed slightly bitter and earthy

When I opened the first pouch for the Ginger Pu'erh <hl> Tea Bags by Numi, the aroma was a bit off putting with an odor that seemed slightly bitter and earthy . <hl> However, when brewed, it was surprisingly sweet and soothing and one of the most delicious teas I have tried. Its purported health benefits (antioxidants, aid in digestion, energy with a lower amount of caffeine, etc.) are overshadowed by what is a great flavor. Often teas alleged to have health benefits taste terrible or have no real flavor. This one makes a great tea to have with meals. It is easy to see why Pu'erh tea was a favorite of Chinese emperors.

When I opened the first pouch for the Ginger Pu'erh Tea Bags by Numi, <hl> the aroma was a bit off putting with an odor that seemed slightly bitter and earthy <hl>. However, when brewed, it was surprisingly sweet and soothing and one of the most delicious teas I have tried. Its purported health benefits (antioxidants, aid in digestion, energy with a lower amount of caffeine, etc.) are overshadowed by what is a great flavor. Often teas alleged to have health benefits taste terrible or have no real flavor. This one makes a great tea to have with meals. It is easy to see why Pu'erh tea was a favorite of Chinese emperors.

Tea Bags by Numi, <hl> the aroma was a bit off putting with an odor that seemed slightly bitter and earthy <hl> .


Question: How do you like tea?

Pu'erh is an odd tea.  The smell is very mild, in fact you'll need to purposely put your nose close to your cup in order to get a scent but when you do it's mildly unpleasant...a bit like rotting garbage unfortunately.  The tea doesn't taste bad.  I can't think what to equate the flavor with.  I've heard others describe it as smoky so maybe that's apt.  I might have used the word muddy or earthy especially when describing the aftertaste.  There are no bright notes.  It's very mild and smooth tasting both on its own and when honey and milk are added.  I'm left with a neutral reaction.  Perhaps this is one of those tastes that gradually appeal more with greater exposure?

Answer: are added.  I'm left with a neutral reaction

Pu'erh is an odd tea. The smell is very mild, in fact you'll need to purposely put your nose close to your cup in order to get a scent but when you do it's mildly unpleasant...a bit like rotting garbage unfortunately. The tea doesn't taste bad. I can't think what to equate the flavor with. I've heard others describe it as smoky so maybe that's apt. I might have used the word muddy or earthy especially when describing the aftertaste. There are no bright notes. <hl> It's very mild and smooth tasting both on its own and when honey and milk are added. I'm left with a neutral reaction . <hl> Perhaps this is one of those tastes that gradually appeal more with greater exposure?

Pu'erh is an odd tea. The smell is very mild, in fact you'll need to purposely put your nose close to your cup in order to get a scent but when you do it's mildly unpleasant...a bit like rotting garbage unfortunately. The tea doesn't taste bad. I can't think what to equate the flavor with. I've heard others describe it as smoky so maybe that's apt. I might have used the word muddy or earthy especially when describing the aftertaste. There are no bright notes. It's very mild and smooth tasting both on its own and when honey and milk <hl> are added. I'm left with a neutral reaction <hl>. Perhaps this is one of those tastes that gradually appeal more with greater exposure?

It's very mild and smooth tasting both on its own and when honey and milk <hl> are added. I'm left with a neutral reaction <hl> .


Question: What are some meaningful terms that the consumer used to describe the candy?

These got a mixed review at my house.  My hubby is not a chocolate fan and he thought these were quite good.  I love chocolate and thought these were so-so. The candy is creamy and smooth with the caramel swirls blended in at the same consistancy as the chocolate so there's no problem with caramel sticking to your teeth.  On the other hand, the chocolate is overly sweet, kind of waxy and doesn't have a very rich flavor.  I might buy these on impulse if they were on sale but they aren't good enough to be considered worth the calories on most days.

Answer: The candy is creamy and smooth

These got a mixed review at my house. My hubby is not a chocolate fan and he thought these were quite good. I love chocolate and thought these were so-so. <hl> The candy is creamy and smooth with the caramel swirls blended in at the same consistancy as the chocolate so there's no problem with caramel sticking to your teeth. <hl> On the other hand, the chocolate is overly sweet, kind of waxy and doesn't have a very rich flavor. I might buy these on impulse if they were on sale but they aren't good enough to be considered worth the calories on most days.

These got a mixed review at my house. My hubby is not a chocolate fan and he thought these were quite good. I love chocolate and thought these were so-so. <hl> The candy is creamy and smooth <hl> with the caramel swirls blended in at the same consistancy as the chocolate so there's no problem with caramel sticking to your teeth. On the other hand, the chocolate is overly sweet, kind of waxy and doesn't have a very rich flavor. I might buy these on impulse if they were on sale but they aren't good enough to be considered worth the calories on most days.


Question: What is your favorite beer flavor?

I am a raw vegan with a heavy load of health issues, including Celiac Disease and food allergies. I but rarely eat commercially prepared snack/nutritional bars because typically they don't meet my dietary requirements. I much prefer the nutritional bars I prepare myself but being chronically ill and disabled, I don't always feel well enough to go through the effort. But living in hurricane country on the Gulf coast of Florida, I do like to have some kind of food bar on hand in my hurricane pantry along with my other emergency supplies.I was excited to findPure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)and have not been disappointed in the least. First of all, PURE meets all my dietary requirements for food bars: it must be organic; it must be raw; it must be vegan; it must be gluten free; it must not contain GMOs, preservatives, soy, refined sugar or trans fat; it must taste good.These chocolate brownie bars are the best! I agree 100% with reviewer Tennyson E. Stead who stated so well that these are the "closest thing I've ever experienced to eating a brownie fresh from the oven in a packaged food."  Really!  A brownie doesn't get better than this! The Pure Bars are small but dense and quite satisfying although I could easily eat two at a time. They are moist, chewy, naturally sweet and have no added sodium. The chocolate is rich and not compromised by carob, the fruits are flavorful and sweet, the nuts fresh tasting. All the flavors are bright and nicely balanced without a trace of rancidity or moldiness, a problem I've experienced with other bars, particularly Larabar.The Pure Bar label is easy to read and contains all the nutritional information I like to see. I'm happy too that PURE Bar is certified organic and a supporter of the Celiac Disease Foundation.I am definitely going to stock up onPure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)on a regular basis because I indulge in them often, not just during hurricane season! Amazon's Subscribe and Save Program is THE way to go too!  I am also signed up forPure Bar Organic Wild Blueberry, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)andPure Bar Organic Cherry Cashew, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)which are also wonderful.  But hands down,Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)is my favorite and I love it best!

Answer: Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)is my favorite and I love it best

I am a raw vegan with a heavy load of health issues, including Celiac Disease and food allergies. I but rarely eat commercially prepared snack/nutritional bars because typically they don't meet my dietary requirements. I much prefer the nutritional bars I prepare myself but being chronically ill and disabled, I don't always feel well enough to go through the effort. But living in hurricane country on the Gulf coast of Florida, I do like to have some kind of food bar on hand in my hurricane pantry along with my other emergency supplies. I was excited to findPure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)and have not been disappointed in the least. First of all, PURE meets all my dietary requirements for food bars: it must be organic; it must be raw; it must be vegan; it must be gluten free; it must not contain GMOs, preservatives, soy, refined sugar or trans fat; it must taste good. These chocolate brownie bars are the best! I agree 100% with reviewer Tennyson E. Stead who stated so well that these are the "closest thing I've ever experienced to eating a brownie fresh from the oven in a packaged food." Really! A brownie doesn't get better than this! The Pure Bars are small but dense and quite satisfying although I could easily eat two at a time. They are moist, chewy, naturally sweet and have no added sodium. The chocolate is rich and not compromised by carob, the fruits are flavorful and sweet, the nuts fresh tasting. All the flavors are bright and nicely balanced without a trace of rancidity or moldiness, a problem I've experienced with other bars, particularly Larabar. The Pure Bar label is easy to read and contains all the nutritional information I like to see. I'm happy too that PURE Bar is certified organic and a supporter of the Celiac Disease Foundation. I am definitely going to stock up onPure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)on a regular basis because I indulge in them often, not just during hurricane season! Amazon's Subscribe and Save Program is THE way to go too! I am also signed up forPure Bar Organic Wild Blueberry, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)andPure Bar Organic Cherry Cashew, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)which are also wonderful. <hl> But hands down,Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)is my favorite and I love it best ! <hl>

I am a raw vegan with a heavy load of health issues, including Celiac Disease and food allergies. I but rarely eat commercially prepared snack/nutritional bars because typically they don't meet my dietary requirements. I much prefer the nutritional bars I prepare myself but being chronically ill and disabled, I don't always feel well enough to go through the effort. But living in hurricane country on the Gulf coast of Florida, I do like to have some kind of food bar on hand in my hurricane pantry along with my other emergency supplies.I was excited to findPure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)and have not been disappointed in the least. First of all, PURE meets all my dietary requirements for food bars: it must be organic; it must be raw; it must be vegan; it must be gluten free; it must not contain GMOs, preservatives, soy, refined sugar or trans fat; it must taste good.These chocolate brownie bars are the best! I agree 100% with reviewer Tennyson E. Stead who stated so well that these are the "closest thing I've ever experienced to eating a brownie fresh from the oven in a packaged food." Really! A brownie doesn't get better than this! The Pure Bars are small but dense and quite satisfying although I could easily eat two at a time. They are moist, chewy, naturally sweet and have no added sodium. The chocolate is rich and not compromised by carob, the fruits are flavorful and sweet, the nuts fresh tasting. All the flavors are bright and nicely balanced without a trace of rancidity or moldiness, a problem I've experienced with other bars, particularly Larabar.The Pure Bar label is easy to read and contains all the nutritional information I like to see. I'm happy too that PURE Bar is certified organic and a supporter of the Celiac Disease Foundation.I am definitely going to stock up onPure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)on a regular basis because I indulge in them often, not just during hurricane season! Amazon's Subscribe and Save Program is THE way to go too! I am also signed up forPure Bar Organic Wild Blueberry, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)andPure Bar Organic Cherry Cashew, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)which are also wonderful. But hands down,Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, <hl> Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)is my favorite and I love it best <hl>!

But hands down,Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, <hl> Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)is my favorite and I love it best <hl> !


Question: How is the aroma?

Numi Organic Pu-Erh Ginger Tea has a very mild ginger flavor, but the more you sip the tea, the more the flavor builds. It tried it first without sweetening, and the taste was not bitter. I then added a spoon of sugar, my normal way to drink hot tea, and the taste was very pleasant. However, with my second cup, I added honey and lemon juice, and then the tea became delightful and soothing. Very relaxing and comforting after a hard day at work. I drink coffee and tea every day, and I look forward to finding new varieties to enjoy. Numi Tea has an admirable mission statement: "Numi inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea. Our company is rooted in the principle of creating a healthful product that nurtures people and honors the planet. With all of our company initiatives, we strive to foster a healthy, thriving global community while bringing you the purest, best-tasting organic tea." The tea is certified organic, claims many health benefits, the tea bags are biodegradable, and the boxes are made with recycled materials. The Ginger Tea is a pleasant cuppa, and I will definitely try other varieties of Numi Tea.

Answer: Numi inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea

Numi Organic Pu-Erh Ginger Tea has a very mild ginger flavor, but the more you sip the tea, the more the flavor builds. It tried it first without sweetening, and the taste was not bitter. I then added a spoon of sugar, my normal way to drink hot tea, and the taste was very pleasant. However, with my second cup, I added honey and lemon juice, and then the tea became delightful and soothing. Very relaxing and comforting after a hard day at work. I drink coffee and tea every day, and I look forward to finding new varieties to enjoy. <hl> Numi Tea has an admirable mission statement: " Numi inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea . <hl> Our company is rooted in the principle of creating a healthful product that nurtures people and honors the planet. With all of our company initiatives, we strive to foster a healthy, thriving global community while bringing you the purest, best-tasting organic tea." The tea is certified organic, claims many health benefits, the tea bags are biodegradable, and the boxes are made with recycled materials. The Ginger Tea is a pleasant cuppa, and I will definitely try other varieties of Numi Tea.

Numi Organic Pu-Erh Ginger Tea has a very mild ginger flavor, but the more you sip the tea, the more the flavor builds. It tried it first without sweetening, and the taste was not bitter. I then added a spoon of sugar, my normal way to drink hot tea, and the taste was very pleasant. However, with my second cup, I added honey and lemon juice, and then the tea became delightful and soothing. Very relaxing and comforting after a hard day at work. I drink coffee and tea every day, and I look forward to finding new varieties to enjoy. Numi Tea has an admirable mission statement: "<hl> Numi inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea <hl>. Our company is rooted in the principle of creating a healthful product that nurtures people and honors the planet. With all of our company initiatives, we strive to foster a healthy, thriving global community while bringing you the purest, best-tasting organic tea." The tea is certified organic, claims many health benefits, the tea bags are biodegradable, and the boxes are made with recycled materials. The Ginger Tea is a pleasant cuppa, and I will definitely try other varieties of Numi Tea.

Numi Tea has an admirable mission statement: " <hl> Numi inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea <hl> .


Question: Is it okay to have a decent flavor?

I have tried more than 6-7 lipton flavors and each one of them is good in its own way.  Each of them have pure all natural ingredients.It is very relaxing and definitely worth trying.  I typically alternate between different flavors.

Answer: each one of them is good in its own way

<hl> I have tried more than 6-7 lipton flavors and each one of them is good in its own way . <hl> Each of them have pure all natural ingredients. It is very relaxing and definitely worth trying. I typically alternate between different flavors.

I have tried more than 6-7 lipton flavors and <hl> each one of them is good in its own way <hl>. Each of them have pure all natural ingredients.It is very relaxing and definitely worth trying. I typically alternate between different flavors.

I have tried more than 6-7 lipton flavors and <hl> each one of them is good in its own way <hl> .


Question: What is the chocolate flavor?

This chocolate is only 54% cocoa solids. Given that many of the better bittersweet or dark chocolates have 65-80% cocoa solids, that gives a lot of room for other ingredients, which in this case is sugar.  Although being organic, you get the high falutin sounding "evaporated cane juice", which is, of course, sugar.  Although the chocolate flavor is good, this bar is on the sweet side.  So if you are looking for something stronger or with a sharper edge, you should avoid this one.  However, if you have a sweet tooth, and want a good fruity chocolate flavor, this chocolate would be to your liking.

Answer: This chocolate is only 54% cocoa solids

<hl> This chocolate is only 54% cocoa solids . <hl> Given that many of the better bittersweet or dark chocolates have 65-80% cocoa solids, that gives a lot of room for other ingredients, which in this case is sugar. Although being organic, you get the high falutin sounding "evaporated cane juice", which is, of course, sugar. Although the chocolate flavor is good, this bar is on the sweet side. So if you are looking for something stronger or with a sharper edge, you should avoid this one. However, if you have a sweet tooth, and want a good fruity chocolate flavor, this chocolate would be to your liking.

<hl> This chocolate is only 54% cocoa solids <hl>. Given that many of the better bittersweet or dark chocolates have 65-80% cocoa solids, that gives a lot of room for other ingredients, which in this case is sugar. Although being organic, you get the high falutin sounding "evaporated cane juice", which is, of course, sugar. Although the chocolate flavor is good, this bar is on the sweet side. So if you are looking for something stronger or with a sharper edge, you should avoid this one. However, if you have a sweet tooth, and want a good fruity chocolate flavor, this chocolate would be to your liking.

<hl> This chocolate is only 54% cocoa solids <hl> .