Metromint: Peppermint

Aroma: The deep, cool scent of peppermint is evident as soon as you open the bottle. Take a big whiff.

Taste: Yep, that's some minty water all right. There are no sweeteners whatsoever, and the water itself tastes pure and is unobtrusive, so there is nothing to get in the way of the minty goodness. The cool flavor lingers on your tongue for a good while.

Price: $.99 (on sale) at a local grocer. Usually priced at over $1.50. Available at stores nationwide and online.

Ingredients: Purified water, mint

Other Comments: Metromint has a site that matches its products' crisp, hip image quite well. Not surprisingly, one of the founders has a background in fashion and design. (The bottle just screams "Fashionable!", which also leaves this product's users wide open to gags about being 'metro'- sexual. Hey, I'm comfortable with my beverage preferences.) Metromint is keen on going green.

Overall: As I said with the lemon and orange-infused versions, I have a bit of a issue with buying mint water that I could probably make at home for about a dime a bottle. Maybe it's just the prideful chef side of me. But I'm doing my best to suppress that and rate this drink purely on it's merit as a flavored bottled water product, which I must say is quite tasty.

Rating: 4/5 stars.

-Danithius

Metromint: Spearmint

Aroma: The sharp, cool scent of spearmint is evident as soon as you open the bottle.

Taste: Yep, that's minty water all right. There are no sweeteners whatsoever, and the water itself tastes pure and is unobtrusive, so there is nothing to get in the way of the crisp spearmint flavor. The coolness of the mint lingers on your tongue for a good while.

Price: $.99 (on sale) at a local grocer. Usually priced at over $1.50. Available at stores nationwide and online.

Ingredients: Purified water, mint

Other Comments: Metromint has a site that matches its products' crisp, hip image quite well. Not surprisingly, one of the founders has a background in fashion and design. (The bottle just screams "Fashionable!", which also leaves this product's users wide open to gags about being 'metro'- sexual. Hey, I'm comfortable with my beverage preferences.) Metromint is keen on going green.

Overall: As I said with the lemon and orange infused versions, I have a bit of a issue with buying mint water that I could probably make at home for about a dime a bottle. Maybe it's just the prideful chef side of me. I know, companies have marketing costs, and it takes cash to keep the factory "green", and they have children to feed, blah blah blah. If I am missing some big factor that contributes to the pricing, Metromint, feel free to email me and let me know. (danithius@hotmail.com) It's good for what it is, but I do prefer the more complex flavor of the lemon and orange-mint versions.

Rating: 3.5/5 stars.

-Danithius

Metromint: Lemon Mint

Aroma: The scent of lemon practically leaps out of the bottle, followed right behind by minty overtones.

Taste: Now it's the mint's turn to shine. As soon it enters your mouth, your tongue is bathed in cool minty goodness. Upon swallowing, the twinge of delicate lemon flavor graces the back of your tongue and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. The water itself tastes pure and is unobtrusive, unlike some other bottled waters. There are no sweeteners whatsoever, so this is a very crisp, simple taste reminiscent of lemon mint herbal tea.

Price: $.99 (on sale) at a local grocer. Usually priced at over $1.50. Available at stores nationwide and online.

Ingredients: Purified water, mint, lemon essence

Other Comments: Metromint has a site that matches its products' crisp, hip image quite well. Not surprisingly, one of the founders has a background in fashion and design. (The bottle just screams "Fashionable!", which also leaves this product's users wide open to gags about being 'metro'- sexual. Hey, I'm comfortable with my beverage preferences.) Metromint is keen on going green.

Overall: Having such a simple product (no sweeteners, only three ingredients) can be a double-edged sword. Health-wise, it's great. The taste is just fine. But it also makes me hesitate to buy it, because I have a feeling that I could make this at home with some mint and lemon essences for about ten cents per bottle. Frankly, I think that with the product's premium pricing you're paying for a big slice of image. I picture this drink as something you would take to a board meeting in a Manhattan highrise or perhaps pass out to your rich clients while you discuss their investment options. Still, the price is by no means prohibitive; it's quite competitive with other soft drinks. As such, I do buy it occasionally, and I must say it really hits the spot after an intense workout or just on a hot day. I rated it for what it is: Minty flavored water. (That will make you look cool).

Rating: 4/5 stars.

-Danithius