Here is another drink that our household has just recently started consuming. Like Phix Energy Zevia uses stevia as it’s source for sweetness. Depending on who you read there are some conflicting opinions on stevia. This was one of the key reasons I had stayed away from products that used it as an ingredient in the past. Sometimes people forget that just because it comes from nature this doesn’t mean it is good for you. After looking at a variety of different sources I decided that stevia was alright to consume. Really when compared to many of the other ingredients people consume in drinks stevia is rather tame. Honestly I have greatly reduced my consumption of more traditional beverages. I do still on occasion have a Pepsi or Coke. Especially when I can get Coke with vanilla flavoring. If you were to compare the drink selection in our house now compared to a few years back the change is drastic. I’ve definitely made what I consider to be the more extreme change. Almost everything I drink now has a more natural base.
ZEVIA Ginger Ale and ZEVIA Ginger Root Beer are the two flavors we currently have in stock in the house. The Ginger Ale is a much lighter taste than other Ginger Ale drinks I have had. Meaning the flavor isn’t as overpowering. The Ginger Root Beer isn’t what I am used to tasting from what I consider root beer. Now there are several things that should be kept in mind. One is that I’m not a big diet soda fan. Traditional diet soda makes me retch. Cheryl loves the stuff and prefers it. Zevia doesn’t leave me with the nasty aftertaste of normal diet soda. The second thing I’d mention is that maybe my taste buds aren’t geared for a more natural world. Many natural drinks just don’t seem to have as powerful a flavor as the more common soda brands. I had at least one person heavily debate me in regards to my opinion of Kombucha Tea.
With all that said Zevia has been purchased at least twice now. Normally if I really dislike something it doesn’t get a second chance. Zevia definitely has a different taste than what most people are used to. It’s not so radically different you shouldn’t try some for yourself. Our local store only carries the two flavors mentioned above and cola. I haven’t tasted the cola yet.
Zevia Zero Calorie Soda, Rainbow Variety Pack, Naturally Sweetened, (Pack of 24)
Zevia Zero Calorie Energy Drink, Variety Pack, 12 Ounce (Pack of 12
Zevia Zero-Calorie, Naturally Sweetened Sparkling Water Variety Pack, 12 Ounce (Pack of 24)
Food fruits teas drinks wine snacks seafood meats organic Blenders ovens kitchenware coupons
Does anyone make an organic drink that taste good
Phix new packaging and tweaked flavors
Phix Yerba Mate natural energy drink
Kombucha Tea who drinks this stuff
Robinsons Lemon Barley Water why Saccharin and sugar
TerraCycle and Frito-Lay say recycle those chip bags at BlogHer 2009
IZZE Sparkling Juice display at BlogHer 09
IZZE Phix Energy inside our recycle bin
Florida’s Natural Au’some Fruit Nuggets
About Stevia (in every sip of ZEVIA)
ZEVIA Frequently Asked Questions
Iggy back at the Fremont Troll
Zevia at the Fremont Fair This Weekend
Refined ZEVIA Taste Just Weeks Away
ZEVIA in Chicago – the UNFI Midwest Tabletop Show
Questions & Answers about Stevia
All About Stevia Rebaudiana – Nature’s Zero-Calorie Sweetener
Dangers of Stevia Stevia Side Effects Stevia Cafe
Stevia—a New Player in the Artificial Sweetener Game Diabetes Health
What is Stevia European Stevia Association