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Trader Joe's has drinks that run from bitter to sweet and calorie free to loaded with calories. But quality can vary, fortunately, that's why you have this site!
From Tonic Water to the seasonal Almond Nog find dozens of reviews of Trader Joe's drink products and see which ones are worth your time and which ones you may want to consider leaving on the shelf!
If I had one drug of choice it would be Diet Coke. To me there is nothing quite like the carbonation and the artificial sweetness that doesn’t make me go, “yuck.” Is it healthy for me? Probably not, but we all have our vices. But in truth, my vice probably is really carbonation.
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If 2020 had a product of the year, then it would have to be toilet paper. I’m not sure why that has become a hot product. I’m also sure a lot of other people are just as bewildered about that as I am. Honestly, the product of the year probably should be hand soap. However, if I were to pick a product that really represented the year then it would be lemonade.
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So with June on the horizon and strawberry season upcoming it seems only appropriate to have some strawberry flavored items. So rather than having a food item, they’ve made a light strawberry drink.
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I keep a blender solely for the purpose of making smoothies. Oh and wine slushies. My blender comes out at least once a week. And while I can make a good smoothie, I’ll buy smoothies from time to time to see if they make one better. So this time I picked up Trader Joe’s Banana and Almond Butter Protein Smoothie to see if they can outdo me.
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If one area has been consistently expanding, it is the non-dairy options at Trader Joe’s. While I’ve tried some interesting flavors from blueberry lavender to matcha to the seasonal chocolate peppermint, Trader Joe’s Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage is far an away in a class its own both in taste and in color.
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Vacationing in our household is really just about eating in a different city. And drinking for that matter. We pretty much go to different places and just bring back food. When we visited Watkins Glen, NY and Mystic, Connecticut we saw some sights, but the highlights of our visit were to fun little shops. In both of those towns we found our way to fun shops that only sold Olive Oil and Vinegar. None of it was technically drinking vinegar.
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So, let’s have a moment of honesty. I’m not sure about you, but I strongly prefer to brew my own brew. My coffee of last resort is usually something that comes from instant or comes out of a can. I like my coffee on the lighter side, so a latte isn’t too far away from how I would enjoy a drink. So, being that these two items are so similar, here is a two for one review of Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte.
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Riddle me this- What color is watermelon really? Watermelon Jolly Ranchers seem to be pink, most watermelons I’ve purchased have a pink interiors. So why is there such a terrible mismatch between color of the box of Trader Joe’s Sparkling Watermelon Juice and of the liquid hiding inside these cute cans?
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It’s not often that I review things as basic and a half gallon of milk. Normally, I wouldn’t. But this product jumped out to me on a few different levels. First, it’s organic and grass fed (all buzzwords right now) AND for the price. Second, this half gallon set me back nearly $5 and that is a premium beyond the price of a regular half gallon and even the organic half gallon.
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Basil. A common ingredient in my household. So is tea. But if you are thinking that this is just basil in tea form, you might be a bit mistaken depending on what ends up in your cart regularly. The basil I keep is the one that pairs really well with tomatoes and cheese. In reality, the one variety I use is among the 40 varieties of basil available. Tulsi or Holy Basil is a totally different variety than what you might be picking up in the fresh herb section. Now Trader Joe’s introduces those of us who might otherwise be unfamiliar to Holy Basil Tea.
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A little while back I reviewed a fun item that wasn’t too dissimilar to this Hibiscus Tea and Lemonade. It was Trader Joe’s Organic Tea and Lemonade. Essentially, what that drink was is more commonly known as an “Arnold Palmer.” Trader Joe’s Organic Cold Brewed Hibiscus Tea and Lemonade is a playful spin in a substantially smaller bottle.
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It wasn’t all that long ago when Trader Joe’s introduced the Cold Pressed Fuji Spiced Apple Cider. What I thought was a seasonal item, is still on shelves. Now, that means one of two things: either people hate it and its sitting there still (Yes, I’m looking at you Carrot Cake Spread taking up all that shelf space at my local stores) or it might mean they still are stocking it. Given the fact that its in the refrigerate aisle, it’s highly unlikely that it is just sitting there. So, now along side of it is Trader Joe’s Cold Pressed Pineapple Juice….
So, I want to make sure I’m not bombarding you all with everything pumpkin. Because this year, it seems that the seasonal flavors are being fanned out to include more apple and maple. Both are welcome additions. I welcome them even more if they are done well….
So there are two new single-origin teas hitting shelves amid the pumpkin mania that is about to hit Trader Joe’s. There is a new black tea and Trader Joe’s Kingslynn Green Tea.
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Ok, so the green juice thing has been all the rage for some time. I’ve been curious about it but figured it tasted how it looks: vegetal. And to be honest, I’m not sure how I feel about drinking my veggies. I’m not a fan of Bloody Marys.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Seltzer Water flavored with Lemon and Ginger Juice is one of two new seltzer flavors and if you love ginger then you might dig this.
The cons: This is very assertively gingery for something that only contains 2% juice.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Seltzer Water flavored with Cranberry and Lime Juice is one of three new seltzer waters that are quite distinct from other sparkling beverages around them.
The cons: This is pricier than the bottled sparkling water options at Trader Joe’s.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Simpler Wines White Italian Sparkling Wine is a decent white wine that comes in a very portable can.
The cons: Not sold everywhere due to local laws. Like where I live. More on that in a minute.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Organic Tea and Lemonade is essentially the beverage better known as an Arnold Palmer which is a mix of lemonade and tea.
The cons: Nothing really stands out other than the obvious sugary nature of this drink.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Almond Cashew and Macadamia Nut Beverage is a new addition to a growing line of shelf stable, vegan, soy free, dairy free, and gluten-free options.
The cons: Depending on how sweet you like your nut milk might dictate how much you might end up liking this.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Matcha Almond Beverage is new to shelves. This is a half way point between a the canned matcha beverage and a matcha latte in terms of sweetness.
The cons: If you are not a matcha fan, then this is probably a flavor you can skip.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Blueberry Lavender Flavored Almond Beverage is a new seasonal gluten-free, vegan, dairy free, kosher, shelf stable almond beverage flavor that has nuances of both blueberry and lavender that are very subtle.
The cons: There is a direct correlation between how much blueberry flavor you are expecting and how happy you will likely be with this product.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Tonic Water is sold in a six pack of small cans. If you enjoy the occasional Gin and Tonic, then this is a good item to keep near your bar.
The cons: If you like this a lot, you’ll find these six cans will get pricey quickly.
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For the first time, after a long harsh northeast winter, I’ve been able to keep my windows open for more than a few hours. It’s like mother nature finally got a handle on her emotions. Today, I finally tucked away my winter coat and started thinking about warmer weather.
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