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This is a sponsored review by BlogHer and V8 V-Fusion + Tea.
When I was offered the opportunity to review the New V8 V-Fusion + Tea I was reluctant. Isn’t V8 tomato juice? The only time I have ever drank tomato juice was when I would fly by myself in high school. It made me feel grown up, like I was a sophisticate drinking a bloody Mary as my converse sneakers tapped my backpack under the seat. If V8 back then made me feel grown up then V8 Fusion makes me feel like a kid. I almost want to put it in a sippy cup. I guess that’s what happens when you drink primarily water or plain green tea. When you taste something new your taste buds go a little nuts.
I have reasons why my primary drinks are pretty boring. Yet, there are times when water or plain green tea won’t suffice and I want something a bit more exciting but don’t want to go for a soda. This is where V8 V-Fusion + Tea comes in. For me, it’s a good alternative to soda when I’m stopping by a convenience store on a road trip or anytime I want that little “oomph” that water just doesn’t provide.
What I liked
The flavors. I tried the Raspberry + Green Tea, Pineapple Mango + Green Tea, and Pomegranate + Green Tea. All three flavors were good but my favorite was raspberry. I’m very sensitive to any sort of “chemical†taste and while I could taste the sucralose, it wasn’t overwhelming.
Only 50 calories per glass. One of the reasons I drink more water than anything else is that I prefer to eat my calories but 50 calories per serving is certainly not going to throw me off track.
I won’t kid myself and say it’s like eating a plate full of fresh fruits and vegetables but I do like that it’s not just “empty calories†like soda.
What I didn’t like
It’s sweetened with sucralose. I’m just not a big fan of artificial sweeteners but every once in a while I don’t have a problem with them especially when I otherwise enjoy the product.
While I liked the V8 V-Fusion + Tea on it’s own, I also used it to give a smoothie a little “oomph”.
Vanilla Berry Smoothie
1 Cup of V8 V-Fusion Raspberry + Green Tea
½ Cup of Plain Unsweetened Yogurt
1 Cup of Frozen Blueberries
¼ tsp of xanthan gum*
½ tsp of guar gum
few drops of vanilla
Put everything in a blender and blend until smooth.
*My good friend Deb introduced me to the wonders of gums.
Since California just decided it was summer in November, I also made a yummy pineapple mango popsicle on a chopstick.
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Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn
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Disclaimer: For this review, I was given the product and compensated for my time. All opinions are my own.
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I’ve only tried the Pomegranate Blueberry so far. It was pretty good!
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These sound like a great way to get in some extra nutrients.
That popsicle was a great idea!
can’t wait to try this
The Pineapple Mango sounds great – I love BOTH flavors!
Thank you so much for this giveaway.
I’ve always enjoyed regular V-8, but these fruit flavors sound wonderful, especially Pineapple Mango
I prefer V8 splash.
Thanks for the giveaway! I haven’t tried these drinks, but I will!
I tweeted too:
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Thanks for the giveaway! I love V8!
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I”ll be on the look out for these.
I love their Pomegranate Blueberry, it’s so good! Thank you!
I love Pomegranate.
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I want to try the Pineapple Mango flavor.
Pineapple mango sounds delish!
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My favorite is Raspberry. I have tried a few of the V8 Fusion drinks.
I haven’t tried any of these, but I still do drink the original vegetable V8 because I love it!
Pineapple mango is my favorite.
I haven’t tried these yet but they sound great!
I like spicy v8
thank you
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Gotta go with the Pineapple Mango Green Tea 😀
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I just tweeted this giveaway here :Dhttp://twitter.com/TimboSquad/status/6122310901702656
I like the Pomegranate + Green Tea
I’d love to try the Pineapple Mango flavor!
Thank you for the iveaway! I would love to try this product. Pomegranate Blueberry looks amazing.
THanks!
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I’d like the Raspberry Green Tea!
I blogged about it.
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I would try the raspberry. Yeah.
I need to try the popsicle idea.
I already like the raspberry the best. I need to try the popsicle idea, too!
Raspberry, raspberry, raspberry!!! It’s the best!
I love the Raspberry any way you serve it.
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Raspberry sounds the best to me.
i haven;t tried it but i love tea
I want to try the Pineapple&Mango and Green Tea
Thanks for the contest
I like V8 Fusion’s Strawberry Banana.
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The popsicle idea is a fun one!
I love V8 Fusion especially the Pomegranate and blueberry.
It all sounds great to me!!!
The Pomegrante v8 fusion sounds delicious I love your Popsicle on a chopstick idea! 😀 Thanks for the opportunity girl! xo
I’d love to try the V-Fusion Cranberry Blackberry!
Oh, I’d love to try the Raspberry!
Thanks for the opportunity to win! I’m definitely going to give the Pomegranate one a try!