Hint : Waters flavored with Essence

Reviewed by Angie Quidim
August 8, 2006

Manufacturer: Hint Inc. Website: Click Here Review Rating: 8 out of 10

Hint is pure healthy water lightly infused with natural flavors. It is a refreshing alternative to soda, juice and other sweetened drinks. The company claims to not add any sugar or artificial sweetener to the beverage. On a hot summer's day, Hint with ice satisfies your natural thirst for water and has a slight surprise. The flavors are quite good and interesting to boot!

With several interesting flavors and the not too overpowering scents and flavors, Hint's brand brings a welcome change to the water market. With attractive packaging and a decent price, this beverage line will gain some loyal fans.

Flavors:

Raspberry-Lime
The essence infused in this water has a raspberry taste and smell that is unmistakable but overpowers the flavor of the lime. The packaging is quite attractive and the taste is nothing less than different but refreshing.

Pear
Pear is always a difficult essence to extract and unfortunately Hint's is no exception to that rule. The pear flavored water very lightly scented and flavored. The manufacturer probably did not want to overpower the water with the sweet syrupy pear flavor. For pear lovers this product may be a disappointment but for those wanting the fruit's nectar but not the sugar this is a great choice.

Peppermint
Water is quite refreshing so why not add another element to quench the thrist on a hot day. This was a brilliant choice as the cooling scent and flavors of peppermint enhance one's experience to revive and it really wakes you up from heat exhaustion. Attractive and invigorating this is one beverage that is sure to be a market pleaser.

Apple
The one beverage that failed to make it grade is apple. With its line of water products, this is the black sheep of the family. It has a very strong sugary flavor with a slight after taste. I would rather have a glass of apple juice concentrate than this product. Although it is attractively designed, I don't see anyone purchasing this product over regular apple juice.

Cucumber
A definite conversation starter, Hint's cucumber is sure to be a hit at the day spa or the vegetarian crowd. It has an interesting but likable flavor that reminds me of a slight crisp sweetness when you bite into a young cucumber. The scent and taste are not overpowering which makes it something that is worth trying once.

Lime
This water has a definite lime flavor without the bite. It may not me something that one would have over regular lemon water. The look of the label is attractive but lime water sometimes just doesn't have the mass appeal of the citrus sourness that a lot of people crave. It is improbable that this will stay on the beverage market.