SO CONVENIENT. I wish I bought like 9761283582736 more while these were on sale. Cherry pomegranate was my favorite, with its deep and juicy flavor. The wild strawberry flavor was pretty bomb too, slightly lighter in taste yet equally juicy, with an extra thumb up for containing caffeine. Raspberry lemonade was light yet juicy, and lemonade was light and tangy. Not really for me but they were my family's favorites. I love how convenient these are, they dissolve easily and quickly, one pack is perfect for one bottle of water, I use half for a cup of water, and the variety in flavor (with varying depth and juiciness as discussed earlier) is quite diverse. My only drawback on Crystal Light is that it contains aspartame, a big headache trigger. I still drank this daily though because these drinks are super convenient and delicious, probably worth the headache that never came while I drank these anyway.
I absolutely hate drinking water. People say it doesn’t take like anything, but to me it’s gross. These little packets have me drinking water like crazy! Low in calories and they make my water taste AMAZING! Great price for these as well, they’re more expensive if you buy them individually. The lemonade is my favorite :)
The splurge that we have around the house is we buy carbonated water in Lacroix Sparkling Water, Grapefruit, 12 Count (lots of different flavors are good) and then put a crystal light in to the can (hint: put it in a glass or drink some before combining into a can it or it will overflow). It is just as good as many sodas for the calories of a crystal light.
Crystal Light is a staple around the house. Anything that helps drink more water and lay off the sweet drinks is a winner. This set comes with 4 good flavors. I am partial to the raspberry lemonade but all four are pretty good. Try it!
These Crystal Light packets are great. Not too sweet, low calorie (if any), and delicious! These helped me kick my soda and coffee addiction. I love this variety pack too because it let me sample a lot of flavors I’d be weary about trying on my own. Luckily, all four flavors in this pack taste awesome; one of them is even caffeinated for morning drinks. I just wish there were multiple different variety packs to choose from so I can sample even more.
That being said, make sure you check the price before you buy. Grocery stores usually sell a pack of 10 packets for $2.50, so you get 40 packs for $10. I bought this 44 pack for $5.80. No brainer to buy on Amazon, right? However, before I pulled the trigger and bought it, I had these in my cart for a week where I received notifications for price changes. During that week it went from $6.40, to $8.00, and then down to $5.80. This product is definitely a steal for $5 or $6, but at $8+ you might as well buy them in-store and pay a little extra to get the flavors you like.
Crystal Light, esp. with extra water (I use 1 packet in 32 oz water) is definitely iight and low calorie drink that doesn't load you up with sugar. The 44 pack actually isn't that much variety, as they all end up tasting slightly tart. The 44 pack is definitely enough for a couple weeks even if you drink two a day. I hope for different flavor mixes though in this package, as this variety pack seems to be ONLY available with these 4 flavors. Also, sometimes, I get a mini pack that leaked and the powder inside are hard as a rock, needing a bit more manipulation to get it into the bottle and stirred into the drink. Still, overall a decent value, esp. under a quarter per drink.
Feature Product
- Sugar-free and just 5 calories per serving; Crystal Light has 90% fewer calories than leading beverages
- Convenient, individual packets; just add to your bottled water and shake
- Each individual packet makes 16 oz. (2 servings)
- 1 box, containing 11 individual packets of Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade, Wild Strawberry With Caffeine, and Cherry Pomegranate (44 packets total)
- Gluten-free; Kosher-certified
Description
Enjoy low- and no-calorie drinks on the go or at home. Our refreshing fruity and tea flavors are available in powder or liquid you can mix with water.
If you're looking for caffeine free, be aware that the strawberry flavor has caffeine in it. I was aware of that ahead of time, so it was no big deal. I just gave those to my mom since I can't have caffeine. The other three flavors are caffeine free and delicious. Super easy to just mix in with a bottle of water and have a drink on the go with no sugar. I drink a lot of water and besides almond milk, that's all I drink. Sometimes I have a taste for juice or something with flavor and these are perfect. They quench that craving without me having to drink a sugary drink. Make sure you take a sip out of your water bottle before dumping the packet in tjiygh. Otherwise it will overflow and you won't be able to close the top and shake it up. Love that these are available on Amazon in a variety pack. This will last me a long time.
I grew up remembering Crystal Light being advertised to older ladies. Nothing against older ladies, but I just kind of figured this stuff was bland or designed for a palette unlike my own. I was wrong.
I purchased this variety pack with the hope of trying the different flavors and then deciding which to buy more of in the future. After sampling this pack, I think I'll stick with this package to keep all the flavors coming in. I realize that these are designed for "on the go" people, but I use two little packs in my 2 liter bottle to great delight. The flavor isn't overpowering and yet enough to make it enjoyable. I think the recommended 3 packets for 2 liters would be a little too sweet for me. Flavor to your tastes and start off with less to see if it meets your needs.
I'm not quite sure why they added caffeine to a few of the flavors - but I am not opposed to it, since I enjoy a good DtDew on occasion. For those that do not want caffeine in their diet - be forewarned. I think it is only in one of the flavors - so there is that. The powder is easy to mix and pour. I dump two packets into a 2 liter bottle, close and shake. Done and done.
Overall, I'm impressed with the flavor of these little packets and the price is decent. Are there alternatives out there - you bet. I haven't tried all the competition that claims to flavor water - but am quite happy with this one. If you are looking for a quick, easy (and portable) method of giving your plain water a little something extra - consider Crystal Light.
I purchased these packets to go on an extended 20 day Caribbean cruise and they did not disappoint! I really Hate to think about all artificial sweetener and additives we consumed but for convenience, cost savings and indulgence it worked
Perfect. I never drank so much water before, and Packing our big thermos
Bottles and the flavor packets in a ziplock and pre purchasing bottled water prior to setting sail, saved us $$$$$$. I personally liked every flavor except the lemonade. It needed a bit of fresh lemon juice for me to enjoy and tolerate. Actually adding fresh squeezed lemon juice to all flavors kicked up my taste enjoyment a few notches. Will be purchasing again.. to drink on occasion.
I recently decided to give up entirely on drinking soda and decided to give this a try as an alternative to just drinking plain water. These are absolutely awesome! Although the individual packets are calibrated for 16.9 oz of water, I actually use a 33.8 oz Smart water bottle and despite being diluted, it still tastes great. The only flavor that I can really say is "meh" is the regular lemonade... it tastes fine, but compared to the other 3 flavors, it's just rather plain.
I like all of the flavors in these packs, except for the plain lemon. My favorite is the one with the pomegranate in it, and the second favorite is the raspberry lemonade flavor. One thing to note is that I end up splitting one pack between 2-16.9 fluid oz bottles of water. It is just WAY TOO STRONG if I don't dilute it. I like it as an alternative to soda, though, and it doesn't have the harmful phosphoric acid in it (it attacks the enamel of the teeth and possibly helps chelate calcium from other bones in your body...some say it acidifies your blood). I like that there is a flavor with caffeine in it, also, since I don't drink coffee but don't mind a morning perk-me-up. Overall I think this is a good value if you want Crystal Light packets to keep in your car, purse, gym bag, etc.
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