Reviews

    Aura Bora

    Margaret HLevel 3 24 Reviews

    a year ago

    I LOVE Aura Bora. I was never really that into sparkling water besides Topo Chico, but Aura Bora fully created an obsession for me. Their flavors are unique and provide something more interesting than anything you normally find in stores. I’ve tried all their permanent flavors, and my faves are Lime Cardamom and Peppermint Watermelon. Also just got their collab with Graza, and I really like it - the juniper really comes through. Their customer service is great and responsive. The branding is so fun, and I actually enjoy reading their emails to see what’s new. For first-timers: Try to get them on sale at your local grocer so you can figure out what you like. The flavor names don’t manifest as an equal split in taste between the notes - there’s usually one flavor that dominates. Like the ginger is pretty strong in the ginger Meyer lemon one. Unfortunately you’re probably not gonna know if you’ll like a flavor until you actually try it.

    JavaSok

    Margaret HLevel 3 24 Reviews

    a year ago

    Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

    The Javasok does its job and does it well. I got the medium size cow print one through Thingdrop, and it’s super cute. The material feels thick, and it still fits in a car cup holder. It definitely avoided condensation issues, and I think it did keep my drink slightly cooler for longer. I left maybe half an iced coffee in the car in mid-70s weather while I did a 3.5 hour hike, and it wasn’t hot when I got back - maybe more room-temp. If I had bought the Javasok outside of Thingdrop, I would’ve gone with the small because it’s too tall to fit a cup one size down and I don’t usually get Venti-sized drinks.

    Heyday Canning Company

    Margaret HLevel 3 24 Reviews

    2 years ago

    Update: Have since tried the kimchi sesame navy beans and the enchilada black beans - both delicious. The harissa lemon chickpeas were good but not my favorite - I think the rose water is an interesting addition but not my preference. Delicious, ready-to-eat vegetarian option! I bought a couple on sale from Whole Foods because they are kinda pricey. But the branding and flavors attracted me, and I had just gotten back from a trip and desperately wanted something quick but nourishing to eat. Also, in my area, buying the organic canned beans is nearly as expensive as buying the Heyday beans. I ate the coconut curry one (the harissa lemon one is still in my pantry), and I really liked it! The flavors are strong, and it really made my dish a meal.

    Feedback

    Really tasty meal-maker, but I might not buy it again unless there’s a sale. On a normal day, I can and have made similar things at home for much cheaper. But if you want convenience and are okay with the price, then these are great.

    Reel

    Margaret HLevel 3 24 Reviews

    2 years ago

    My favorite toilet paper ever! I’ve tried maybe 3-4 other bamboo toilet papers, and I like this the best for softness and durability. The dual texture makes so much sense, and it does work. Compared to non-bamboo toilet papers, I like that bamboo is more environmentally-friendly. But also, it really doesn’t leave paper fibers behind compared to “good/plush” white toilet paper.

    Feedback

    I never thought I would be passionate about toilet paper, but I actually love reel and buy it consistently.

    Acid League

    Margaret HLevel 3 24 Reviews

    2 years ago

    My experience is based only on the salad dressings - Mango Jalapeño Cilantro and Pink Peppercorn Honey Yuzu. The branding is obviously gorgeous, and they sound enticing. But having gone through two of the vinaigrettes, I was disappointed in the execution. They have a strong oil taste to them but in a bad way - almost waxy. I’m not sure if that’s due to the quality of olive oil they use or how the oil is interacting with the other ingredients, but I’m not a fan.

    Feedback

    If you want to try them, try to get them on sale or use a discount code. If you’re like me, then you’ll be happier saving your money and making your own dressing or buying a different brand.

    Daring

    Margaret HLevel 3 24 Reviews

    2 years ago

    The Cajun one is delicious! The flavor is great, and they’re easy to cook. The texture is one of the best I’ve had for meat alternatives, so if you want something very similar to meat, try this out. I look forward to trying the other flavors.

    Makku

    Margaret HLevel 3 24 Reviews

    2 years ago

    This was my first introduction to makgeolli, and I liked it! I bought it at a local Asian grocery store and took the employee’s advice to get the Original to try first. It has a nice fizz, but I took a star off because it was a little sweet for me. I don’t know if makgeolli is ever mixed with other things, but I don’t love to drink sweet alcohols unless they’re mixed in cocktails. I saw that the brand has a Lite version with less sugar though, which I would love to try next.

    Boy Smells

    Margaret HLevel 3 24 Reviews

    2 years ago

    Beautiful packaging and unique scents. But for me, the candles are just okay for me because the throw isn’t very good. Some scent blends have a better throw than others, but you can’t predict it until you burn them.

    OLIPOP

    Margaret HLevel 3 24 Reviews

    2 years ago

    I love this stuff. Whatever botanicals and plant extracts they’re using make these a great alternative to traditional soda. I hate diet sodas that use sweeteners like stevia or aspartame because they taste very fake to me. While Olipop does not taste like a normal soda with like 30g of sugar, I really like the subtle sweetness and flavoring. I’ve tried nearly all of their flavors, and you can find a couple flavors pretty easily in most major grocery stores. I’ve found greater selections in smaller specialty stores and in Whole Foods. The price is decent if you want to give it a shot, and they go on sale at WF sometimes.

    Drink Dona

    Margaret HLevel 3 24 Reviews

    2 years ago

    Beautiful packaging, great idea, but the taste is just okay. I got the masala chai concentrate and thought the flavor was not spiced enough. Especially for the price, I was hoping for a better taste. If you can, go to a local Indian grocery store and get one of the chair powders - way better result.