Olipop Strawberry Vanilla Sparkling Tonic: This alternative beverage is not calorie (35) or sugar free (3g) but incorporates lots of unexpected alternative ingredients like kudzu root, elm bark, and Jerusalem artichoke, along with vanilla bean and strawberry essence. Their marketing describes this as beneficial "prebiotics, plant fiber, and botanicals" to support your digestive health. I didn't really care so much about the ingredients and was mostly drawn to the nicely designed packaging and flavor combinations I naturally gravitate towards. While it doesn't contain much sugar, it is a fairly sweet drink because of the inclusion of stevia, which also gives it a characteristic aftertaste. But the strawberry flavor itself was nicely tart and crisp, the vanilla floral but not overpowering. You don't taste vegetables but it does have a unique spiced flavor that's hard to pinpoint. I'm definitely intrigued and look forward to trying others. 3.5/5.0

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