Before college I had only ever had plain ol water and don’t get me wrong I love me some regular h20 – I think it tastes amazing, refreshing, and it’s basically the only liquid I drink throughout the day. However, since being introduced to sparkling water while traveling aboard, I have started buying it occasionally. I like it because it feels like I’m having a treat (without any extra calories) and it makes me feel full. Plus it mixes well with vodka for a low-cal cocktail (think vodka, lime and soda water). My favorites brands are Poland Springs Raspberry-Lime or plain Lime, LaCroix Lime, and San Pellegrino.
As you can tell I’m fond of my sparkling water so I was pumped when the kind people over at R.W. KNUDSEN offered to send me samples of their new product Sparkling Essence.
Sparkling Essence combines the flavor of organic lemons, mint, whole blueberries, and fresh cucumbers with the tingling sensation of sparkling spring water to create their 4 flavors. Their water contains only certified organic ingredients and doesn’t have any calories, added sugar, or artificial ingredients.
I’m a little fruit crazed so as soon as the drinks were cold enough I popped open a blueberry.
It was really good! The flavor of the blueberry wasn’t overpowering, and in my opinion, it shouldn’t be in sparkling water. But, the tingle was definitely there, which is a good thing. TWSS (I coudn’t resist). I was intrigued by the cucumber flavor and decided to try that one today. Again, the cucumber flavor isn’t strong but it’s there in a nice refreshing way and I have a thing for cucumbers. This flavor almost felt spa-esque. I liked it! I’m certain I will enjoy the lemon because I love citrus fruits in water, but I’m a little skeptical about the mint.. I just hope it doesn’t taste like liquid gum. I’ll be sure to let you know if it does.
Overall, after trying the cucumber and blueberry flavors, I really like these drinks – their calorie free, organic, natural, and perfect for when you want to reach for something else besides the Brita filter. Check out their site to find out where you can find R.W. KNUDSEN products.
What’s even better? R.W. KNUDSEN also offered to send 3 readers the same package I received with 4 10.5 oz cans of each flavor! Anyone else like water con gas? I hope so because it’s GIVEAWAY TIME!
To win your own package of Sparkling Essence:
- Leave a comment on this post telling me which flavor of Sparkling essence you would like to try most
For a second/third chance to win:
- If you don’t have a blog (or even if you do) Subscribe to Eating Bird Food through google reader or other reader send me an email (eatingbirdfood at gmail dot com) letting me know you have done so
- If you do have a blog, link back to this post and send me an email (eatingbirdfood at gmail dot com) letting me know you have done so
You have until Thursday evening at 9PM EST to enter. I’ll pick 3 winners via a random number generator and post the winners soon after. Good luck!
Brittany Mullins, HHC
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i definatly would try the blueberry first
I’d love to try the blueberry. I’ve been obsessed with adding mint and lemon to my (flat) water glass for the past week, but I should go out and buy a bottle of sparkling water too for some fun.
Knudsen makes some great drinks! It’s exactly like my name, but mine is spelled knudson!
I would try the lemon probably and then the blueberry
I love their sparkling ciders. They come in fun champagne shaped bottles and are perfect for my prego buddies on special occasions.
I think the mint sounds like the most interesting flavor. Minty water…. yummmm!
these sound yummy- I love seltzer…so I’m assuming I’d love these too
Water does need a little somethin’ sometimes… the blueberry would be my first pick! I’m blogless, but already subscribed on google reader, does that count?
oo AWEOSME GIVEAWAY! thanks B! I would love to try Blueberry!
I love your TWSS line
That sounds great – blueberry would probably be my top pick!
I also enjoy a good tingle. For some reason the cucumber intrigues me.
I love sparkling water! I’d love to try the blueberry
The blueberry sounds so good!
Those are some fancy looking waters. I would be wary about the mint as well, since minty things aren’t really my thing (I like my mint in gum and toothpaste personally). But I would love to try the lemon & cucumber
I laughed at the “agua con gas” thing. It was probably one of the first things I learned in Ecuador, how to order water without gas!
Sounds delicious. I would like to try all in the following order – bberry, lemon, cucumber, mint.
I love bluberry!!
I’d like to try the mint, takes me way back to my grandmother’s house. We used to pick mint out in the back yard for ice tea. I think minty water sounds great!
I am going with the crowd on this one–the blueberry sounds so refreshing! I am trying to give up soda for good, so I think this would be a nice transition.
MMM that sounds great! Just kidding, I hate sparkling water so I’m not entering.
I guess I just wanted to say hi!
sparkling water is so cool!
I’d love to try the lemon! Blueberry sounds great too.
I love sparkling water, and they all sound fantastic, especially the mint. The one I’m the most excited try, though, is the cucumber – it just sounds so refreshing!
Blueberry Sparkling Water?! I would love to try it!
If Canadians may enter, I’d love to try the Lemon.
i’d love to try cucumber or lemon! mmmm ;]
blueberry sounds so good!!
Cucumber sounds refreshing! The perfect drink for these hot summer days. (wow…. that sounded very Southern Belle-esque…)
I’d love to try the cucumber. It sounds delicious.
I’d be all over the blueberry & cucumber flavors for sure. The mint not so much because like you I’d be afraid it would taste like the juice from gum. You’ll have to let us know how it does taste. I checked the store locater and of course it doesn’t appear as though you can get these in Canada. Story of my life. I’ll have to try to score me some when I head down to the states in October.
Wow, I love sparkling beverages. It’s a toss-up for me… lemon or cucumber. Both sound delish.
sparkling water is great- I’d love to try the blueberry!
i’m intrigued by the blueberry…that’d be my first try too
..and i subscribe via google reader!
Thanks so much for the opportunity. I love blueberry anything so I would love to try the Blueberry flavor.
I would love to try the cucumber!
I love sparkling water – it’s helped me cure my diet soda addiction! I would like to try the mint, for sure.
Just found your blog, too, and love it.
mmm I love sparkling water and I’d try the blueberry first b/c I’m obsessed with blueberries!
I would try the cucumber first. I would close my eyes and pretend I was at a spa while i drink it. Maybe it would work for a second! i love combining flavored sparkling water with real fruit (like lime sparkling h2o with orange slices) It would be fun trying new combos with these fun flavors.
I’d go for blueberry or lemon.
yum! i would love to try the mint!
Lemon or Mint?! They all sound amazing
I would really trying the blueberry flavor!
Oh wow, these look awesome! I’ve never even heard of them before your post, either. The blueberry is definitely calling my name
I would like to try the lemon. My husband was just telling me about this. He tried the cucumber and said it was amazing. But, me I’m all about lemon!
I’d love to try the cucumber. Not just for me but also as i’m branding a cucumber drink myself!
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