A little over a week ago, a representative from Hint Water contacted me about taste-driving this beverage. As I always do when someone wants me to try their product for free, I responded with an enthusiastic, YES! And next thing you know, a case of Hint Water was placed on my doorstep.
The first thing I noticed when I checked out the packaging is that right on the label it says – ZERO CALORIES and NO SUGAR OR SWEETENERS. Admittedly, I kind of deflated a little bit. I’m a famed lover of all things sweet (right now I have a box of Lemonheads in my desk drawer), so I knew I’d have to change my mindset before the first taste. I went to the website and read the product description:
“The idea behind Hint is simple: nature’s original refreshment accentuated with natural flavor. With no sugar or sweeteners, Hint is a refreshing alternative to soda, juice and other sweetened drinks and it tastes great.”
“Okay. So, I’m expecting water, basically,” I thought and put the case in the refrigerator to chill as I did my household chores.
Here are the flavors they left me to taste: Raspberry-Lime, Blackberry, Mango-Grapefruit and Watermelon.
A few hours later, parched from vacuuming, I taste-tested Raspberry-Lime, and I have to admit that the name Hint Water is right on the money. It tasted like I was drinking water straight out of my Brita filter with just the tiniest bit of raspberry-lime juice squeezed in there. Well, nobody squeezes a raspberry to put into a glass of water, but you know what I mean. I can imagine sitting on my porch in the Spring – if Spring ever truly gets here – with an ice cold glass of Hint Water next to me, reading my favorite book.
If I had to pick a favorite flavor, I’d say that Blackberry was the best. Of course, I’ll eat an entire carton of blackberries in one sitting (and give myself a tummy-ache!), so it’s not a great leap to think I’d love it. In fact, all of the flavors were great, but I really approached “Watermelon” with trepidation. Anything watermelon-flavored generally makes me want to vomit – especially gum. But, this was definitely drinkable.
So if you’re a health nut, or you just need to add a little flavor to your water, check out Hint Water. I’ve now finished my case and I’m definitely going to pick up some more on my next trip to Whole Foods.
Hint is sold nationally through Whole Foods and Starbucks. Here in New England, you can also find Hint at Market Basket, Roche Brothers, Stop&Shop’s Natural Food section, Donelan’s, Crosby’s, Trucchi’s, and some 7 Eleven and Tedeschi’s.
Take a look at their website for more info: www.drinkhint.com
