This is not my first post about energy drinks, but it is my first post where I focused on a specific flavor. On Wednesday I discovered “b-relaxed” flavor Vitamin Water. It is jackfruit and guava, and wow does it hit the spot for thirst. While the intense, natural sweetness of this new flavor makes it hard for me to imagine anyone relaxing, the overall effect is dead on.
You will absolutely feel like you’re drinking the perfect blend of guava’s body and jackfruit’s refreshing tang. In case jackfruit is new to you, it’s a particularly popular fruit in Southern Asia, particularly in India and Thailand. Actually, Thailand is where I first experienced it. And just recently again when Jessica’s mom brought back some dried jackfruit chips from her Southeastern Asia trip.
Anyway, run out to your local bodega and pick up a bottle or ten. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
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I just tried another new flavor today. It’s called XXX (acai – blueberry – pomegranate). I think it’s the first flavor I don’t like.
omg jessica what kind of taste buds do u have b.c i certainly dont want to no wat they have tasted and it not xxx thats for sure.
It might taste good but according to Nutrition Action Newsletter June 2008, it really doesn’t contain jackfruit or guava – just flavorings. Doesn’t do anything good either except add 125 calories. Best for thirst? -plain water.
BTW – there aren’t enough vitamins in it to do anything except make a big profit for CocaCola.
PS According to Nutrition Action the label is illegal because it implies that the fruits are in it.
Helen, thanks for the update! That is very interesting. We hate when labels are inaccurate. You are absolutely correct according to some online articles.
For others interested in this. check out this quick summary and this more detailed article (PDF).
you are very right, my friend. this is a perfectly blended flavour. the theanine (natural calming ingredient in tea) and B vitamins help me through my stressful days at uni
Get out of here Rhys, you’re just a troll. Studies have shown that theanine does nothing to calm.
Anonymous your stupid. Theanine has been proven to alter the alpha, theta, beta waves in the brain and create a calming effect. If you think that theanine does not work you have done zero research on the topic. Maybe you stayed anonymous so no one would know who it was that was making such stupid, non-researched, uneducated comments.