Question:
I'd like to know what Honest Tea tastes..

Has anyone ever tasted a new drink called "Honest Tea"? One of my co-workers knows that I am always looking for new drinks to supplement my WLS and she told me about a drink that is what she says "virtually sugar-free. 17 Calories, 0 fat, 5mg sodium, 5g carbs, and 5g sugars., 0g protein. Come is different "flavors". She said she saw it in the health food store and was going to buy me a few to try. I just wanted to know if anyone has tasted it and what does it taste like?    — yourdivaness (posted on February 27, 2003)

February 27, 2003
Hi, honestly I think this tea has too many carbs, and too much sugar. Why have all this and even though the calories seem low at 17- after a few it will add up? Why not have just plain decaf tea- with sugar substitute an/or fresh lemon? I would think you could add a few things to make it taste different. Use your imagination. I, personally like plain old hot tea- or coffee with cinnamon added to the grounds before brewing. I am pre-op and this is only my opinion.
   — Jan S.

February 28, 2003
Original poster. Just to add to the post of Jan S...just the plain old coffee and thot tea you speak of have calories and carbs as well, my dear. Quite frankly, 5g of sugar is not a lot UNLESS you make a HABIT of drinking it constantly. I don't believe I said I would drink it all day EVERY DAY, did I? Don't knock it unless you've tried it.
   — yourdivaness

February 28, 2003
Sorry to burst your bubble, Yourdivaness, but tea has 2 calories per 8 oz with less than 1g of carbs. Coffee had 5 calores per 8 oz with less than 1g of carbs. This is so little as practically to be non-existent. Certainly a lot less than the 17 calories of this "Honest Tea"...JR
   — John Rushton

February 28, 2003
You can drink what you want - I drink diet lipton ice tea and excuse the 5 calories. BUT you asked for opinions and then blast someone when it is not what you were looking for, that was not fair.
   — ~~Stacie~~

February 28, 2003
Sorry your divneAss..Ooops...did I say that!? Exactly what does "virtually sugar-free" mean? IMHO, I beg to say Honest Tea is "Sugar Loaded" Tea ROFLMAO!
   — sweet

February 28, 2003
Sheesh do we need to get so nasty...such support here.
   — Jamie M.

February 28, 2003
Sorry AMOS sibs, I didn't mean to sound nasty. I realize perception does make all the difference. Thanks, JR, for setting me straight on the tea...Don't think I'll try it after all. I could add a comment to the poster with regards to my name, but I'm bigger than that and won't go there. No need for further replies to this one.
   — yourdivaness