Friday, September 7, 2012

My Honest Review of Honest Tea

For a coffee girl, I’ve been drinking a lot of tea lately.

A few weeks ago, Honest Tea left all of this on our door step: 


Amongst the loot was their Half & Half (half iced tea, half lemonade); Honey Green Tea; Honest Ade Pomegranate Blue; and Honest Kids Berry Berry Good Lemonade, to name a few. In return, I promised them an honest review (no pun intended).

Founded by Seth Goldman and Barry Nalebuff, Honest Tea’s mission is to create beverages that are healthy, organic, and delicious. As stated on their website, “a commitment to social responsibility is central to Honest Tea’s identity and purpose.” Although a lot of their juice drinks are “from concentrate,” they are not overly sweet, nor are the ingredients illegible. You know what you’re drinking, and I found comfort in knowing all of the ingredients are organic and real.

My favorites in the basket I received: Just Green Tea (straight up green tea, with no added sugar); Heavenly Lemon Tulsi (caffeine-free, refreshing and not too sweet); and the Honest Kids Berry Berry Good Lemonade (we received the "travel version", which is packaged like Capri Sun - but much better for you). Oh, and the Honest Ade Cranberry Lemonade goes great in vodka cocktails. Just sayin’. 




Overall, I’ve really enjoyed all of the Honest Tea products I’ve tried so far. I’m not a big sweet tea or juice drinker, but Z has been gleefully throwing back the sweeter varieties. Once our supply is depleted, I definitely plan to buy more Honest Tea, and I appreciate their dedication to organic, honest ingredients.

Have you ever tried Honest Tea before? If yes, what's your review?

These Honest Tea products were complimentary, but, as always, the opinions expressed in this post are honest and 100 percent my own.

7 comments:

  1. Michelle, I'm with you on the sweetness issue - really happy that they are using real ingredients and sweeteners, but generally prefer unsweetened beverages. I've never seen this travel pouch version you mention but it sounds ideal for us backpackers and picnickers!

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    1. Yes, the juice pouches would be perfect for an outdoor picnic or backpacking trip!

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  2. I love Honest Tea. I never thought of using the teas in cocktails. . .brilliant!

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    1. So good! I'm eager to try some of the teas with Absolut Boston...I bet it's a dangerous, but delicious, combination. ;)

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  3. I have been a big fan of their product! lucky you with all those samples.

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  4. I love their unsweetened green tea, but that's the one that Whole Foods always seems to be out of!

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  5. I wish that would show up on my door step. I love their cranberry lemonade!

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