Archive for April, 2008

Honest Tea First Nations Peppermint

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

With such an obvious pun as for a name, I was sorely tempted to pass on Honest Tea altogether. However, curiosity got the better of me, and here we are with me writing a review. Still stinging from Walt’s superb scoop on Metromint (which I too utterly enjoyed), I was itching to get my taste buds around something minty and refreshing.

The lesson in social consciousness is entirely optional.

This tea claims to be based on an old Crow Indian recipe, and uses peppermint collected on the Crow Reservation, by members of the Crow nation. Portions of the proceeds go back to the reservation as part of Honest Beverages’ commitment to supporting development in disadvantaged communities.

Unlike Metromint, Honest Tea First Nations Peppermint includes a small amount of sugar. It’s not a true sweet tea, however, and is not particularly sweet. It also contains agave, which is a little odd. However, the flavor is all mint. Very tasty. So here you have it, A tasty, all natural, socially conscious, real peppermint beverage, which pulls no punches.

It’s honest tea, all right.

5 days/bottles of Metromint Water – Day 5 – chocolatemint water

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Today’s water is a bit like having dessert after a fine meal.  In this case, it closes out a weeks worth of drinking water from Metromint.

Today I opened up a bottle of chocolatemint water.  Purified water, mint and cocoa essence.  Now, I know what you are thinking, I thought the same thing, how does one get cocoa essence in water?  Magic?  I don’t know how they do it, I’m just glad they did!  With the smell of cocoa and mint coming from the bottle, it is a bit of heaven.  Chocolate lovers can get just a taste of the cocoa without the calories.  The chill factor on this is only a 2, but I wouldn’t look to this to cool me down on a hot summer day.  Nope, it is one of those finishing beverages, like a nice port or a sniffer of cognac after a fine meal.  Trust ole Walter on this and try it.  If you don’t like it, well, let me know.

-Walter

5 days/bottles of Metromint Water – Day 4 – orangemint water

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Today was one of those days where things just didn’t seem to go right. That was until I kicked back and opened up a bottle of Metromint Orangemint water.

Purified water, mint and orange essence. What a great combination. The smell of oranges entered my olfactory senses mixed with mint as I took my first sip. Wonderful, simply wonderful.

Now, you might say, Walt, I tried this and all I got was a hint of flavor, but mostly water. Yes, this is not a sugary filled drink meant to get the youngsters up and moving. It is a refreshing beverage, meant to refresh you. Yes, it is redundant, but it is what it is.

Orangemint water sports a chill factor of 3. Perfect for a spring time day. So next time you’re out enjoying the spring weather with the top down on your convertable, be sure you have a bottle of Metromint Orangemint water by your side. Your body will thank you for it.

-Walter

5 days/bottles of Metromint Water – Day 3 – lemonmint water

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Usually when one asks for lemon with their water, they are trying to disguise the taste. Usually this goes to tap water at some restaurant, as most of us are too lazy to buy and cut our own lemons.

I have a better idea, one that the folks at Metromint will love. If you want lemon in your water, buy Lemonmint water from Metromint! You will not only get a nice bottle of purified water, but you’ll get that with mint and lemon essence.

The cool factor on this is a 4. It is one of those drinks you can consume on a pleasant spring day when the weather is not too hot and not too cold, but just right. In fact, I think I’ll have the chance to do that this weekend, but not before I stop and get another bottle or two. Until next time…

-Walter

5 days/bottles of Metromint Water – Day 2 – spearmint water

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Here it is, day 2 of Metromint water. Today I am enjoying an ice cold bottle of Spearmint water. Friends, this is good stuff. Lower on the chill factor (a 6), but just as tasty. It is a refreshing beverage, an excellent alternative to the traditional bottled or tap water I usually drink.

Just to share a bit more with you, the ingredients are simple. Purified water and mint. No more, no less. Just honest to goodness water and mint, gifts from God. If you don’t believe me, go out and buy yourself one and try it. You’ll like it, or mine name isn’t…

-Walter