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4.5
If you're new to supplements, there are a few things to be aware of before you take the plunge.Packaging: Supplements rarely come in the correct size container. Typically, they are twice the size vs. the amount of product you are receiving. This product is no exception. The size of the container is of absolutely no importance. Getting the advertised amount of product is.Taste: A good supplement uses very little if any sugars or artificial sweeteners. Therefore, the tastes are often bland, sour, bitter, strong or totally strange tasting. In other words, the more pure, organic and natural a supplement is, the worse it's probably going to taste. So, if your looking for a McDonalds Milk Shake type of taste, supplements may not be for you.Mixing: Some supplements mix better than others. However, mixing with a spoon or shaking usually dissolves no better than 80% of the product leaving undissolved chunks in the mix. Those usually don't taste very good. Regardless of how well a supplement claims to dissolve, a blender is truly the best way to get a very fine mix.This particular supplement is incredible. There are over two dozen types of berries and greens extracted and condensed into a mere 300 grams of powder. Like opening a can of coffee, you can smell the aroma on this the moment you pulled open the safety seal. And believe me, the taste is equally as over-powering! I mixed this with 8-oz of water (according the directions) and was totally bowled over by the super-strong, unsweetened taste. Wow!If you're going to continue to use water, you may want to consider diluting it more. Instead of the 8-oz suggested serving amount, try going to 10 or even 12 ounces. I think the more water you use, the easier it will be to stomach. If you like it a little sweeter, mix in some honeyHowever, I found that milk really smooths out the flavor. The best I got was mixing this with 12-oz of milk and a scoop of vanilla whey protein. Very, very good. Again, my blender makes this into a really smooth drink with about a 99% dissolve rate. The only thing that was left is what appears to be very tiny fruit seeds at the bottom.
