Giveaway: V8 V-Fusion + Tea

We interrupt the daily thoughts of this corner to bring you an exciting review and giveaway. I was recently contacted by a representative for V8 V-Fusion + Tea and was asked if I would like to try out the product, review it and offer a giveaway to my readers. My family has enjoyed the regular V-Fusion products and I know one of you would enjoy the opportunity to receive a free gift so I said yes! The picture above shows you what arrived in the mail but let me tell you this...the bag is somewhat insulated (very nice for those of us who use these bags when we shop!) and the three samples are FULL size bottles of the V8 V-Fusion + Tea!

What makes V8 V-Fusion +Tea different from V-Fusion? It is a juice beverage with the fruit-and-veggie benefits of V-Fusion plus the natural antioxidants of green tea, providing a delicious, lower-calorie option for afternoon refreshment (just 80 calories per 8oz serving). Considering my kiddos do not drink soda I thought this would be great to try out.

When the package arrived I have to admit one of the first things I did (after a little happy dance...it's the small things people) was to read the ingredients. I was thrilled with all the fruits and veggies but was then a bit disappointed to read that sucralose was part of the ingredients - I try to avoid all artificial sweeteners. Thankfully it was one of the last ingredients which means the amount was small in relation to the other ingredients and I decided to run the taste test anyway. My family was thrilled to participate. I think the boys would have revolted if I didn't let them at least try it. LOL.

The results of our taste test:

Raspberry

• Barber liked it but said he didn't like the sweet taste that it seemed to have at the end.
• Jeter said "I like it but I don't taste tea". I reminded him that the tea was a Green Tea and this was not going to taste like the Raspberry Iced Tea he has had in the past.
• Simms said "Love it. It's mild, not overly acidic and would enjoy it." He did however say he could slightly taste the sweetener.

Pomegranate

• Barber said "like it but raspberry was better".
• Jeter stated "all good. But I liked raspberry better".
• Simms said he could taste the tea more than in the raspberry. He liked it equally but this factor (the stronger tea taste) could be why the boys liked the raspberry better.

Pineapple Mango

• Barber exclaimed "that was good! That was the best!" He obviously liked it. A lot.
• Jeter agreed saying "like it a lot. It's better than the pomegranate one"
• Simms said it tasted like the Peach Mango V-Fusion that we have purchased in the past. He liked it as much as the other two flavors.

Now for my review. I enjoyed all of them but the order of my preference is as follows: #1 Pomegranate #2 Pineapple Mango #3 Raspberry. V8 V-Fusion + Tea is definitely a better choice than soda or other flavored drinks simply due to the many fruits and veggies. My only issue is the presence of sucralose.

Now...for the GIVEAWAY. I see no reason to make you jump through hoops so here are the simple rules to enter:

Entry #1: Comment on this post for your entry in the giveaway.

Entry #2: Post a link to this post on facebook - and let me know about it in the comments below - as a second entry to this giveaway.

Entry #3: If you really want a third entry then become a follower of this blog and if you are already tell me that in the comments below. NOTE: I don't blog so people 'follow' me. That isn't what motivates me but I wanted to give you an opportunity for another entry. :)

Review...you have the potential for 3 entries for this giveaway. Please note that each entry requires a separate comment to this post.

Entries to this GIVEAWAY are open until this Sunday - November 21, 2010. I will then randomly select and post the winner on Monday.

Now...for some more interesting and even entertaining information about V8 V-Fusion + Tea. To highlight the launch of this new product, there was an exciting flash performance in NYC! You can check out the “Bottle Song” video below. I like the "stompish" feel of it.

Also, if you are on Facebook, check out the new Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/V8VFusion Become a fan and receive updates on the product.

What are you waiting for??? Enter!