Aroma : The olfactory clout of the Yerba Mate strikes you upon cracking the seal, a distinct, herby bouquet with a hint of ginseng, mixed with an orangey citrus that wants to make a home in your nasal cavity.
Taste : The initial taste is a mildy sweet, tangy citrus flavor (that would be the tangerine, orange and acerola), followed by the wild flavor of Yerba Mate. For the uninitiated, this comes as a surprise. It is an audacious, herbal, tea-like, and almost bitter taste, sweeping away the sweetness of the cane sugar and leaving your tongue cottony after swallowing. It is quite the experience.
Price : $2.09 at Good Earth, also available at many health-food stores nationwide, or order online.
Ingredients : An Infusion of: (Purified Water, *Guayakí Yerba Mate, *Siberian Ginseng Root), *Evaporated Cane Juice, *Tangerine Fruit Juice Concentrate, *Acerola puree, *Yerba Mate Extract, *Manioc Root Starch, *Orange Natural Flavor, Original Himalayan Crystal Salt, Citric Acid (* Indicates a Certified Organic Ingredient).
Other Comments : It is quite refreshing to see a company so committed to the environment; Guayakí’s well-designed website makes note of their efforts which include using solar energy, bio-fueled vehicles, and renewable organic ingredients.
Overall : This is an antioxidant- and energy-rich drink that is a welcome alternative to the Energy Drink craze, most of which are filled with HFCS, carbonation, and unhealthy levels of unnaturally derived supplements. That being said, a beverage that surprises you each time you sip it and leaves your mouth feeling dry may not be for everyone, despite its benefits.
Rating : 3.5/5 stars.
-WiseGuise
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