FusaroFTW Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I have this chocolate smooth tea by Traditional Medicinals... ingredients are: senna leaf, organic roasted breadnut seed, organic licorice root, cocoa seed dry extract, organic roasted carob pod Ingredients mention seeds, but not sure if it is okay as a tea? Thoughts? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusaroFTW Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 While we're at it. I LOVE mineral water, so bought soda stream just to make carbonated water - i drink it constantly But, what about their mywater flavor essense? I facebooked SodaStream to ask the ingredients, as it says nothing artificial... but wanted to double check. This was their response: From me: Still waiting for response. In your MyWater flavor essence (lemon-lime) - are there any artificial ingredients (such as stevia, splenda, sugar alcohols, etc?) How do you define: "natural flavors" - Thank you in advance for your quick response From SodaStream Sorry about that Rachel! All MyWater flavors are completely natural, there are no artificial ingredients at all. No Stevia, no splenda, no high fructose corn syrup. Just all natural delicious flavors! 9 hours ago · Like Whole9 - Are these myflavor water essences are good for my Whole 30? I was drinking La Croix, so I am assuming if those are good then so is this. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted September 19, 2012 Moderators Share Posted September 19, 2012 The chocolate tea is fine. I don't like the idea of the SodaStream and the MyWater flavor whatever because I think we should be drinking plain water most of the time and have flavored, carbonated water only on occasion. Moreover, the corporate-speak answer you got doesn't tell you much. They told you nothing artificial, but they did not define "natural flavors." Do they consider organic cane juice all natural? Or sugar? Lots of manufacturers do. You can't really tell if the flavor essences are Whole30-compliant or not. So I can't tell you if it is okay or not. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Yogi Mayan Cocoa Spice is helping me break my coffee in the evening habit. Love it. We're seriously considering a soda stream for the water as well. I had no idea they had a flavor "pack" for it, so I was just planning to pick up some extracts/essences/etc. to add before fizzing. Glad you're getting your money's worth out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusaroFTW Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Tom&Robin- thanks for your replies:) Robin, I am going to pick up that tea tomorrow! Also, what other extracts/essences are your speaking about? I tried adding organic lime juice but it wasn't the same as lime La Croix(which is my goal). Plain is great- but some flavor would be nice too. Also, if you get a SodaStream, go to Bed Bath and Beyond. Through this month there is a $10 mail in rebate and make sure you go to their website prior to purchase and register for BedBath's coupon by submitting your email. That will give you an additional 20% off. And if that wasn't sweet enough... When you buy from BedBath ask them their return policy. In Texas - you can return anything in any condition at any point.... No receipt required. Example: we took our 4yr old dyson vacuum in and explained it was rattling. No receipt or box and obviously been used. They exchanged it for a newer model- no questions asked. A year later we did the same thing with our Keurig (didnt even have the box or receipt) when it stopped working- and we got the newest model. Great customer service. We buy everything we can from there now:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliea Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Love love love my soda stream. I've just been adding lime juice and i'm getting used to it, but will do some research on the essences you mention. That would be a nice change from the lime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica P Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 total side note, but don't ever throw away the Bed Bath and Beyond coupons you get in the mail. Even though they list an expiration date, the employee told me they never really expire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I was just gonna pop down to my local health food store and ask what they'd recommend. Maybe an oil or pure fruit extract? Thanks for the tips!! My Keurig is starting to give me trouble (it's 4), so maybe I'll take it in there...(that's where we got it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I would puree fresh fruits and mix with the soda water. Does the tea have a real chocolate taste? I am not a fan of teas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Sharon - Yes...kind of? It has a sweet, chocolatey spice that is incredible with coconut milk. I make it about double strength and it really hits the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Cool, I may try it to give myself a break from water sometimes, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusaroFTW Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hey Tom/Robin: SodaStream responded to my question about their MyEssence= My Question: "Does your MyWater "essence" flavors (such as lemon lime) contain Sugar Alcohols? Also, do they contain ANY sweeteners - natural or not? Such as, but not limited to: cane syrup, cane juice, raw sugar, stevia, including organic versions of those? Thanks!" SodaStream Hi Rachel, No, MyWater flavor essences do not contain any sweeteners. Thank you for your support! With that said - do you think they are safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I would say so, but keep a keen eye out for your body's response. It may tell you clearly if there's anything hinky in there. I'm a little excited about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusaroFTW Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 I just wonder how they make it? I tasted it by itself on my finger (tiny drop) and it had a sweet after taste. Maybe it is just lime extract?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camilleteaches Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I would highly recommend the Sodastream. I just squeeze a fresh lime into it and add a lot of ice. So delicious and refreshing! I don't use it everyday, mind you... I normally just drink plain tap water chilled in the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellytelly Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Sorry, newbie here & this was the best thread I could find in my search so I figured I'd add on. I have a "Republic of Tea" Peppermint Chocolate Rooibos tea that I'm wondering if I can drink. I don't recall it being overly sweet (since I had always added Stevia to it). Ingredients: rooibos, carob, cocoa kernals, peppermint leaves, sweet blackberry leaves, natural mint, chocolate & vanilla flavors. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Hamilton Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Yogi Mayan Cocoa Spice is helping me break my coffee in the evening habit. Love it. We're seriously considering a soda stream for the water as well. I had no idea they had a flavor "pack" for it, so I was just planning to pick up some extracts/essences/etc. to add before fizzing. Glad you're getting your money's worth out of it! I just looked up this tea & it sounds DELICIOUS!!! But there's stevia in it! http://www.yogiproducts.com/products/details/mayan-cocoa-spice/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Christensen Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Was going to grab something small as a Whole30 treat (treat being something like an avocado, or maybe tahini LOL) when I took the dog to the vet this afternoon and think I'm going to go with some chocolate tea. The idea of it with some coconut milk in the evening makes me happy already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Was going to grab something small as a Whole30 treat (treat being something like an avocado, or maybe tahini LOL) when I took the dog to the vet this afternoon and think I'm going to go with some chocolate tea. The idea of it with some coconut milk in the evening makes me happy already. Kim the one I found at WF or maybe New Seasons (a local Oregon group of stores) has nothing but organic black tea and organic unsweetened 100% cocoa. It is yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellytelly Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 So, are you guys saying my Peppermint Chocolate Tea is A-ok to enjoy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 So, are you guys saying my Peppermint Chocolate Tea is A-ok to enjoy? What is on the ingredients list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tellytelly Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Ingredients: rooibos, carob, cocoa kernals, peppermint leaves, sweet blackberry leaves, natural mint, chocolate & vanilla flavors. I sure hope so...I'm drinking it now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I just looked up this tea & it sounds DELICIOUS!!! But there's stevia in it! http://www.yogiprodu...an-cocoa-spice/ ANGRY here too!!!!! I JUST noticed it a couple days ago. After reading the label 15 times. And 6 boxes. ARRRGH. Now I have to find a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Christensen Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 And here I was returning from town to say I couldn't get the amazing looking spiced chocolate tea because it has stevia in it. I was so bummed. I got Egyptian licorice and Caramel spiced sleepy time tea instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Christensen Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Oh blast. My caramel spiced bedtime tea has a little stevia in it. The other one from that brand didn't so I didn't check. Argh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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