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It's like someone took the perfect beverage {water} and decided to soak a used sock in it before attempting to hide this heinous blunder with a big squeeze of random flavorings.
I need the fizzy water
It's fizzy water flavored by filtering juice through a balloon.
Not the best tasting thing in the world but like a lot of people said itβs a good substitute for soda and it usually hits my cravings (but sometimes I decide to mix some sorta drink powder into it turning it back into a pseudo-soda)
It's the vape pen of the soda world!
They have my permission to use this, heh.
They're fine. I keep some stocked in the fridge because friends like them.
I love them in the summer. They are refreshing.
I really like tacking a pack of la Croix (or kombutcha) to a party or BBQ. I can chug through them like beer and be a responsible human at the end of the event. That no calorie and not artificial shit is a big big plus
I love it, and for anyone else who does, I have a suggestion.
Get a SodaStream (or whatever your carbonator-of-choice is) and a cheap adapter to run it from a standard CO2 tank. Not only do you save money on CO2 refills, but you save money on buying cans of seltzer, too. The concentrated flavor additives are only a few dollars at the grocery store.
I think my SodaStream was something like $100. The adapter and hoses were $50-ish. The flavor syrup costs around $5 for enough to make gallons. Every few months or more, I might pay $50 or so to refill a 20lb CO2 tank. It's already paid for itself, and it's incredibly convenient.
Soda stream is on the BDS list. Buy second hand at best.
I just shake the water to carbonation using a stainless steel 2 gallon tank with a tap I keep in the fridge.
I use a squeeze of lime in my glass before adding the water and it's great!
Lime La Croix got me off soda. Just a heads up - carbonation is slightly acidic. Throw in natural flavor like lemon or lime, and youve got even more acidity. Just saying, don't do what I did and drink 2-3 per day without a meal. I've had to get 5 fillings in the past year. Not attributing it directly to my La Croix habit (I also only brushed in the morning and never flossed, not anymore!) - but I did find some stuff online that hinted the acidity of these drinks can run your teeth down. Maybe not that much, but it sure doesn't help.
Same with acid reflux. Have to dial it back when i start noticing its acting up again. Delicious, and a hell of a lot better than soda, but moderation for sure
They're alright, decent bang for the buck. If you need to quit soda like me, they help.
Fun fact, you can refill soda stream bottles with dry ice. Just make sure to measure with a scale
Like others, I used to hate it and drank a lot of soda. Now, I've dropped soda and love lacroix as an alternative. Although, there are better brands (Waterloo).
"I think this water's out of date."
Lime and pure are my faves. Aggressively carbonated like no other.
They're all literally the same damn thing. They all just taste like flavored seltzer to me.
I love it. Itβs my substitute for soda. I like lemon and cherry lime. My family got some for me when I came over for the holidays and they didnβt care for it. Lol
It's ok, but I prefer Spindrift.
Itβs fine but I make my own
I prefer Bubly and Waterloo. They're more flavorful, while still being sweetener-free.
All their flavors are bangers. Much better than lacroix
Same. Waterloo Cherry Limeade and Blackberry are the flavors I like most.
My favorites too
Disgusting.
I used to drink a fair amount of pop. I mean, not excessive amounts, but more than I do now. In all my years on earth, I've absolutely never ever able to enjoy diet soft drinks. The aftertaste is just absolutely disgusting and the entire flavor of the drink is ruined.
I actually like artificial sweetener in my coffee because coffee already has a very bitter and strong aftertaste. So artificial sweeteners are not as noticeable. But with soft drinks it just completely takes over and makes everything absolutely disgusting.
I didn't like sparkling water at first, but over the years I've come to really enjoy it and I drink it far more than I do soft drinks. I'd pick a sparkling water over a diet soft drink 1000000%.
Thank you for saying this, completely agree. I eyeroll whenever i hear someone say "they have no taste". Usually those people are soda drinkers, and have no idea how messed up their taste is. Soda completely overwhelms your tastebuds, and you get used to having so much sugar, so everything else will taste bland.
Once you dial down soda, or even cut it out which is what i did, you'll start to notice most things taste a lot better
Would taste better if it is slightly sweeter.
There are a few alternatives with minimal calories (5-10) that add fruit juice for a bit more punch. Works really well for grapefruit in particular
That's not the point
Very nice. Better than any other sparkling water brands for sure.
Some flavors are better than others. Bubbly makes a comparable regular lime, but La Croix has the best key lime which I prefer.
A coworker of mine refers to it as "crack water" because he drank so much. I like it better than any other brand of seltzer water.
I enjoy a Lacroix depending on the flavor- Passionfruit is my favorite. The top tie, first round pick for sparkling water in my book is Topo Chico. Add a little bit of lime juice and a splash from a ginger bug on the rocks and you have a spicy treat
Itβs good, prefer lime and pamplemousse
Yummy. Good soda substitute. Different flavors appeal to different people so if you donβt like one, try another.
Other brands are hit or miss as many of their flavorings taste βfakeβ.
Loves me some
Haven't had, I don't know where she lives, but definitely very hot.
Haven't had La Croix, but in general I love carbonated water. It's quite possible I drink more sparkling water than I drink tap water because my tap just tastes yucky for some reason.
Try a pitcher filter! I've found it can make a big difference in taste.