Zevia – Dr. Zevia Review
Time to try out another entry from Zevia, the number one soda from our top 10 list of 2009. Zevia already has a good lineup of soda flavors, including a lemon-lime, a cola, a ginger ale, and a root beer. Following the soda chain of command, Zevia has developed a flavor called Dr. Zevia. (Perhaps an ubercaffienated Zevia Dew is next?) I like Dr. Pepper’s flavor anyway, so I’m curious to see what Zevia does with it. So without further ado…
Fragrance: I smell a light, sweet cherry scent that reminds me of Zevia’s Black Cherry flavor, except not as deep.
Taste: Cherry is the prominent player in this flavor, backed up by hints of cola and spices. It is similar to Dr. Pepper, but with more of a fruity twist. In fact, it’s exactly what I imagine Dr. Pepper Cherry tastes like. It’s pleasantly fizzy and just sweet enough. A lot of flavor comes out in the aftertaste, too, possibly because of Zevia’s use of flavor oils. As with the other Zevia flavors (or any stevia/erythritol-sweetened drinks), you can tell that there is something different from sugar-sweetened drinks. But I find the stevia flavor to be much more palate-pleasing than any artificial sweetener.
Health: We’re all about natural at BL, and Zevia is good at that. (They were the first all-natural diet soda, actually). The stevia/erythritol sweetening combo delivers the illusive package of flavor and health properties. It’s hard to argue with zero carbs, zero calories, and zero glycemic index. I dare say that if we as a country were able to cut even half of our liquid sugar intake, we’d be in a whole lot better shape. And Zevia is one great way to do it without sacrificing your penchant for sweet bubbly liquid.
Overall: This is another solid entry for Zevia. Think of Dr. Pepper with a fruitier, cherry twist.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
-Danithius-
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***Review Rebuttal!***
I agree with Danithius, which renders this less a rebuttal than a yes-man follow-up. The taste is slightly reminiscent of a Dr. or Mr. soda, with that obvious cherry kick at the end. I like the oils and flavors Esteban added, giving this soda an original taste that is sorely needed among the copycat formulation heavily prevalent in the industry. Another win by Zevia!