Xingtea

Since there are several flavors of this beverage I enjoy, I will do a general review of the product line as I have experienced it. At first it was hard to find this anywhere but the original 7-11 I discovered it in, but have since found it sold in a few more gas stations in the area. This may not be the case in other parts of the country, since I live in a near dead-zone of original beverages.

What first caught my eye was the large can with pretty colors, and then it was the prominent All-Natural labeling around the top. Then I saw it was only $1.39 (more elsewhere), and I took a small chance. It was phenomenal. I have tried several of the flavors, finding blueberry to be my personal favorite. As far a real tea goes, this is no contender; but for a flavored tea, it beats all I have tried thus far. They are sweetened mostly with honey, contain some boosts like ginseng, and are not too sweet.

I do have some grievances, though. Like I mentioned above, it can be hard to find these. Secondly, there is little information to be found online about the product. I did find out that they are now produced and distributed by Cott, and they have a line of 14 flavors or products, including 3 diet versions and an energy drink. For best results, drink on a sunny, sultry day so you can finish all 23.5oz.

Score: not widely available, but still quite tasty, 4.5 out of 5.

-- WiseGuise