sodastreamSparkling Drink, Dr Pete, 14.8 Fl Oz (Pack of 4)

Seriously?! I bought this whole stupid thing because I thought this is supposed to be the healthy alternative to retail soda!! Every single one of these is just as bad with artificial flavors galore! Artificial and quite literally CARCINOGENIC chemicals!- RED 40 comes from COAL TAR!! Nuff said! Cancer cancer cancer, just look it up.- yellow 6 is a bit more complex but is still referred to in RECENT (2021) medical studies:“This synthetic food dye is associated with adverse neurobehavioral outcomes in children.”- Acesulfame Potassium, aka Ace-K, and although credible medical studies such as those done by the PruittHealth have linked it to CANCER and other health issues, overall it has been swept under the rug by corrupt entities like the FDA with deceitful ratings such as ‘safe for human consumption ((( 🤫 as long as only X amount is consumed 🤫 )))’I am so angry about this! I was duped! I didn’t think to check the ingredients beforehand, I trusted the product/company to deliver their promises of a healthier alternative! It sure as heck ain’t cheaper when you’re still going to be paying hundreds of thousands of $$$ in medical bills because your lymph nodes are swelling up with metastasized cancer cells and doctors are pumping you full of chemo and cutting out whatever they can before there’s nothing left of you!Now we need to ask ourselves what is their motive to adding Yellow 6 and Red 40?? They already have Beta-Carotene for color and they could have used turmeric to help correct and other coloring.. but no.. they choose COAL TAR like seriously?! and the Ace-K, why? We already have real SUGAR in the dang syrup! Why Ace-K?! This just seems like big food found another way to get to us by making us think we found healthy alternatives but in reality it’s just them again under a different brand and context to give us a false sense of security and trust.5/5 because it tastes really good, better than Sunkist or Crush which is because they don’t use real sugar anymore and only that high fructose stuff which don’t even get me started on that.. but also, I would like this company to understand and consider their consumers health. If we all shout about this, maybe they will change the ingredients to something that’s actually healthier than retail sodas.Note, the above is mainly when regarding the orange soda but I bought cherry, cola, and orange and I have to say that cola and cherry cola taste like DIET COKE (vomit emoji)

Really good, they don't have a weird aftertaste like some of the sugar-free stuff does

I didn't expect much going in, but based on all the high reviews, I was willing to give it a shot. It turned to be better than I thought. Although, you'll need to add artificial, I suggest EZ-Sweetz. The instructions kind of overestimate how much you really need. I was able to get great taste from only 1 cup on 32oz and 10 drops of EZ-Sweetz! It is pretty obvious that they are trying to imitate some top soda brands, and does a very good job. I don't know if this is cheaper than buying the real soda cans, so you'll have to do the math. It says only good for 2 weeks after opening, but it taste just as good even over a month since opening.

I really enjoy the classic soda flavors in this pack—they taste great and mix well with the carbonation. It’s super convenient to have these on hand for a low-calorie fizzy drink fix at home.The only downside is that one of the fruit flavors feels a little out of place compared to the others—it’s not bad, just doesn’t match the soda vibe of the rest of the set. Still a great way to try a variety without committing to full-size bottles.

Great variety of flavors adding to a great product!

This tastes like grapefruit soda. It has a robust flavor that doesn't take a lot of syrup to obtain. My major complaint with the other grapefruit flavors was that they only had a hint of flavor. I guess if that's what you're going for great... but I wanted something akin to Fresca and while this isn't that it comes kinda close (I mean there's a limited amount of choices so being too choosy isn't an option) and its as refreshing - nice grapefruit flavor without the sugar to weigh it down.

I have lots of experience with SodaStream over the last few years so let me make this "leakage" issue as clear and to-the-point as I can to help new (potential) users to understand.These leak. Plain and simple. Look on any local store shelves that sells these and you will clearly see evidence of leakage... and a lot of it. This is NOT the seller's issue, however; ***it is due to poor product design with the bottles they are packaged in.*** I would be surprised if anyone received these with 0 leakage. Yes, sadly it is THAT common. Make sure you open it by the sink or have wet hand wipes available.With that now out of the way, they are also a disaster to try to pour from as it becomes very messy and not pour-friendly. Funnels and/or pumps are HIGHLY recommended! SodaStream really needs to get it in gear and design a new bottle that is leak-proof and pour-friendly! They all have the tendency to leak when they are put under any sort of pressure. That goes towards my 1-star rating. However, it is not the main reason I rated it 1 star. If this was the only issue I would rate it as 3 or 4 stars as you can rinse off the sticky goop easily under a faucet. No biggie other than slight loss of product.The main reason I am rating this as 1 star is because I purchased a variety pack, and I received 4 syrups that are the same exact flavor (cola). Or at least, I believed I did. It is not clearly marked exactly what you get other than the provided photo and the fact that the title stated "VARIETY" on it with a photo of 4 different bottles. I "could" send them back but the hassle of it is just not worth it. I will use them... ALL of them... so might as well keep them. But they need to send what we actually pay for and be far more straightforward with their descriptions and wording. I'm sorry, but if it clearly states "variety pack" in the title, as well as shows a photo of 4 different flavors, that is what I want! That is the main reason for my 1-star rating.For the flavors, I am sort of a soda-holic and I know my flavors pretty well. I am also sort of picky. Here's my opinion on the flavors:Cola - 5 stars. It is no Coca-Cola but it is REALLY good and comparable, better than most generics, and can be mixed with Torani syrups to make some truly amazing soda flavor combos. Keep in mind that you will be sacrificing "some" flavor for slightly healthier sodas, so the very slight flavor difference is well worth it to me and they are very good.Dr. Pete - 2 stars. It's OK but sort of a funky taste. Certainly not my favorite. Dr. Pepper is good but not my favorite either so that might be partly the reasoning.Lemon Lime - 4 stars. Basically the same opinion as Cola. Really good, but can get tiring after a few drinks.Fountain Mist - 5 stars! One if my favorites! It is their take on Mountain Dew.Root Beer - 3 stars. Kinda the same opinion as the Dr. Pete. Strange taste but not bad either. Might take some getting used to.Orange - 5 stars! Probably one of the best flavors they have created as far as how it tastes and compares to normal soda brands.Cherry Cola - 3 stars. It's ok, but not great and honestly is far better to just buy a bottle of cherry Torani syrup and add to the regular Cola flavor. Tastes far better and you can then perfect the quantities to your liking. Also consider vanilla Torani flavoring to make cherry-vanilla Cola! Yummmm!Be sure what you are ordering is a variety pack if that's what you want. Reach out the the seller FIRST before buying it if in any doubt. Otherwise you can end up like me... sticky Cola catastrophe! Good luck and I hope this helps at least someone!