This is a sponsored review by BlogHer and V8 V-Fusion + Tea.
First, a confession: I don’t like tomatoes.Growing up, we always had V-8 in the fridge, the original V-8 in the can, and I never drank even a sip of the stuff. My mom and sister both regularly enjoyed the traditional V-8 to get extra servings of vegetables, but I steered clear. It looked so full of tomatoes.
You might be wondering, then, what I could possibly have been thinking when I agreed to sample and review the new V-8 V-Fusion + Tea. I’ll admit, I was a little apprehensive (would it taste, you know, all tomato-y?). My sister has been suggesting for a couple of years that I try some of V-8's new products, promising that they tasted tomato-less. (I also don’t like fish and people often say that the fish they order “doesn’t taste fishy,” which fools me into trying a bite. But you know, fish always tastes fishy. Always. It is fish after all.) In any event, while I trust my sister, I never took a chance on a bottle of V-8 V-Fusion or V-8 V-Fusion + Tea because I didn’t want to spend $3.99 on a bottle of juice that tasted like a tomato.
When the big box of V-8 V-Fusion + Tea arrived on my doorstep, I hesitantly pulled the bottles out and set them on the counter. They didn’t look like tomato juice. I opened the Raspberry Green Tea. It didn’t smell like tomato juice. I filled a glass with ice and poured myself some of the beverage. It didn’t taste like tomato juice. In fact it was delicious. I poured myself another glass.
Let the record show: this is not your mom’s V-8.
Let the record also show: my sister was right.
I sampled all three flavors—Raspberry Green Tea, Pomegranate Green Tea, and Pineapple Mango Green Tea—and they are light, sweet, and refreshing. Each glass provides a serving of fruits and vegetables and has just 50 calories. Plus, you get the antioxidant power of green tea and there is no added sugar. And, I promise, not even a hint of tomato (not that you likely care as much as I do).
I’ll admit, I was surprised, pleasantly so, and I am loving having a new low-calorie, nutritional option. I think I’ll keep a bottle at work for a light afternoon refresher and another at home for evenings on the patio. It’s a very versatile drink—I even had a glass of the Pineapple Mango this morning with my pumpkin pancakes.
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I love Pomegranate.
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Posted by: Cathy W | December 06, 2010 at 09:37 AM
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Posted by: Cathy W | December 06, 2010 at 09:38 AM
The Pomegranate Green Tea is delicious!
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Posted by: Cori Westphal | December 06, 2010 at 12:40 PM
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Posted by: Cori Westphal | December 06, 2010 at 12:45 PM
love the pom green tea.
Posted by: sherin | December 06, 2010 at 01:31 PM
I would love to try the raspberry flavour because I adore raspberries. The thing I am most proud of myself for trying is sushi. I never thought I liked seafood so I wouldn't like sushi. I finally tried it and absolutely adored it (it's not very fishy you know. :) )
Posted by: Meaghen | December 06, 2010 at 02:47 PM
I've actually never had V8, as I'm a little afraid of tomato juice (savory beverages just seem weird to me), but the pineapple mango flavor is definitely tempting.
Posted by: Gwen | December 06, 2010 at 04:27 PM
actually it was V8. I liked vegetables but drinking them.....well let's just say that didn't sound so great.
A friend offered me some and I took it just to be nice. Really I thought I could just have the drink sit there for awhile and then seem to forget about it.
Not so lucky. She noticed I hadn't tried it so I simply had to. I was prepared to hate it but "I liked it! I liked it!"
Posted by: catherine copeland | December 06, 2010 at 05:37 PM
Can you believe I never liked stuffing for most of life until I finally gave it a try some time in my late 20's. I can't believe I missed out on stuffing- I love it.
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Posted by: ria | December 06, 2010 at 07:59 PM
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Posted by: ria | December 06, 2010 at 08:03 PM
I have not tried these yet, but I'm a big fan of Low Sodium V8.
Thanks!
Posted by: Melissa D | December 07, 2010 at 07:15 AM
My fave is Raspberry.
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Posted by: Suzanne Lewis | December 07, 2010 at 12:49 PM
I love the Pomegranate Tea.
Posted by: Cynthia | December 07, 2010 at 03:38 PM
i'd ike to try the Rasberry green tea
Posted by: Debbie Bellows | December 07, 2010 at 04:52 PM
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Posted by: Debbie Bellows | December 07, 2010 at 04:54 PM
i would love the raspberry!!!
one thing I tried that I thought I would hate is sushi…YUM!
Posted by: B | December 07, 2010 at 04:55 PM
I'd love to try their pomegranate flavor.
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Posted by: debbie | December 07, 2010 at 05:04 PM
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Posted by: debbie | December 07, 2010 at 05:05 PM
I tried brussels sprouts for the first time as an adult a couple of years ago. I had, for some reason, been afraid of them since I was a child. Lo and behold, I found them delicious and now eat them all the time. Mmmmm brussels sprouts!
Posted by: Kim | December 07, 2010 at 05:10 PM
My favorite flavor is the Raspberry Green Tea. Thanks.
Posted by: Karen M | December 07, 2010 at 08:05 PM
I actually was pleasantly surprised to like regular old V-8, as a light office breakfast (low sodium). But I wonder of those juices above would work well in cocktails perhaps?
Posted by: janet | December 07, 2010 at 08:16 PM
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Posted by: Debbie C | December 07, 2010 at 11:33 PM
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Posted by: Debbie C | December 07, 2010 at 11:34 PM
The last time I hesitated trying something new only to be pleasantly surprised was trying clam chowder...it was actually pretty good! Thanks for the contest! codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Martha Payne | December 08, 2010 at 05:08 AM
I tried First Juice and was very pleasantly surprised. I was sure it would be nasty as its like 1/2 juice and 1/2 water and veggie/fruit blend at that. But it was really tasty and light and refreshing!
Posted by: angie | December 08, 2010 at 06:53 AM
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Posted by: angie | December 08, 2010 at 06:53 AM
Not that this has anything to do with V8, LOL, but I recently let my wife talk me into trying Bob Evans breaksfast to-go. I was sure it would be nasty by the time we got it home from the restaurant but it was perfect!
Posted by: scott | December 08, 2010 at 07:46 AM
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Posted by: scott | December 08, 2010 at 07:46 AM
I haven't tried any because, like you, anything that has a V and an 8 gets automatically overlooked by me in stores. However, that Pineapple Mango Green Tea sounds delicious. I'm resolving myself to try it. There, you got me V-8. Are you happy now? :)
Posted by: Jberthiaume.wordpress.com | December 08, 2010 at 10:50 AM
pomegranate for sure :)
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Posted by: Anna S | December 08, 2010 at 12:25 PM
The Pineapple Mango flavor sounds delicious--I'd love to try that!
Posted by: PBPD | December 08, 2010 at 03:06 PM
My fav flavor is pomegranate. Thanks for the contest.
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Posted by: Michelle | December 08, 2010 at 04:14 PM
Hi! These V-8 drinks look really good. I would like to try that Raspberry one.
Posted by: Margie | December 08, 2010 at 05:27 PM
Love the pineapple/mango!
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Posted by: Melissa O. | December 08, 2010 at 05:47 PM
Strawberry Banana!
Posted by: Shawnna | December 08, 2010 at 11:04 PM
Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!
Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
Happy holidays!
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Posted by: Bryanna P. | December 09, 2010 at 12:12 AM
I would like to try the Raspberry. I have tried the Pomegranate and liked it well enough.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Posted by: Ellie W | December 09, 2010 at 05:59 AM
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Posted by: Ellie W | December 09, 2010 at 06:00 AM
I'd like the raspberry green tea
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Posted by: BonnieP | December 09, 2010 at 06:15 AM
The pineapple mango sounds delish!! I'd love to try that one!
Posted by: CaseyDeuce | December 09, 2010 at 07:06 AM
I would like to try the pomegranate green tea.
Raspberry sounds good also.
Posted by: Tamara | December 09, 2010 at 07:47 AM
I'd try the pomegranate for sure!
Posted by: Charlene Engebrethson | December 09, 2010 at 08:15 AM
I think the pineapple mango would be wonderful!
Posted by: Mary W | December 09, 2010 at 09:51 AM
My favorite flavor is raspberry.
My son won't touch a vegetable! But he will drink V8. I send a can to school every day.
Posted by: won | December 09, 2010 at 10:50 AM
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Posted by: won | December 09, 2010 at 10:51 AM
My favorite "new" Fusion would have to be the Pineapple Mango. But, my true V-8 love is and will always be the Classic Tomato Juice.
Thanks~ greimanjATcomcastDOTnet
Posted by: Jes G | December 09, 2010 at 11:10 AM
We've bought the pineapple/mango juice for myself and the strawberry banana for my kids. I've found that if we add some crushed ice and ice cream!
Posted by: Pauline M | December 09, 2010 at 01:19 PM
Pom Green Tea for me.
Posted by: dddiva | December 09, 2010 at 01:35 PM
For years, we went to a restaurant that served creamed cabbage. You could not get us kids anywhere near it. Then, one day we actually tried it (it was made with heavy cream and real butter!) and fell in love. Oh those wasted years!!!
Posted by: mickeyfan | December 09, 2010 at 01:51 PM
want to try the raspberry
Posted by: Daniel M | December 09, 2010 at 03:34 PM
When V8 came out with the Splash I wasn't excited to try it because I dislike carrots, but now it is one of my favorite juices.
Posted by: Karine Traverse | December 09, 2010 at 04:21 PM
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Posted by: Karine Traverse | December 09, 2010 at 04:22 PM
I love pineapple-mango juice blends, so I'd love to try V8's version!
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Posted by: Ceinwyn R | December 09, 2010 at 04:24 PM
Pineapple mango is my favorite. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com
Posted by: julieh | December 09, 2010 at 05:49 PM
I actually got to try the Pineapple Mango V-Fusion +Tea, and it was definitely my favorite V8 juice. Thanks!
Posted by: Tom Vigen II | December 09, 2010 at 05:55 PM
I would love to try the Blueberry Pomegranate!
Posted by: Emily Robison | December 09, 2010 at 06:00 PM
I'd love to try the Pomegranate.
I've always resisted eating grits - first the name just says 'ick' and second being an odd duck who cannot stand the thought of rice, I assumed it would be rice-like and never tried it. Until once when on vacation my husband made a big pot of cheese grits and made me try some. I was sold! I've even tried plain grits since and like it!
Posted by: April | December 09, 2010 at 06:02 PM
My favorite V8 "V-Fusion + Tea" drink is the Rasberry! etara1 at aol dot com
Posted by: Me | December 09, 2010 at 07:24 PM
raspberry is good
Posted by: Patricia Treskovich | December 09, 2010 at 07:36 PM
Raspberry!
Posted by: Tammy Darling | December 09, 2010 at 08:01 PM
I Enjoy the Pomegranate one never liked it until I tried that one! Great giveaway thank you.
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Posted by: latisha depoortere | December 09, 2010 at 08:29 PM
I like the Raspberry Green Tea.
Posted by: Paula Hafner | December 09, 2010 at 08:36 PM
Raspberry sounds yummy.
Posted by: Erica C. | December 09, 2010 at 09:06 PM
I haven't tried it yet, but I know my fave will be raspberry. I love almost everything raspberry. Thanks!
Posted by: Kathleen S. | December 09, 2010 at 10:19 PM
I haven't tried the new V8 fusion flavored teas, but when I first tried your mama's V8 I was pleasantly surprised, and it is now a staple.
Posted by: rebecca | December 09, 2010 at 10:25 PM
I'd love to try the raspberry green tea!
Posted by: Teegan Briggs | December 09, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Pomegranate Green Tea sounds great!
Posted by: Chrysa | December 09, 2010 at 10:41 PM
I don't like flavored teas, but I like the V-Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry fruit and veggie drink. One time when I tried something new and was pleasantly surprised was hummus. I thought it'd be nasty, but as long as it's just plain hummus, I love it.
Posted by: Auriette | December 09, 2010 at 10:43 PM
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Posted by: Chrysa | December 09, 2010 at 10:43 PM
My fav. is the pineapple mango!
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Posted by: R Hicks | December 09, 2010 at 11:15 PM
I like the Pineapple Mango Green Tea. Thanks for the contest.
Posted by: Sarah L | December 09, 2010 at 11:41 PM
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Posted by: Sarah L | December 09, 2010 at 11:47 PM
I like the pineapple mango green tea.
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Posted by: dawn | December 10, 2010 at 12:52 AM
I think I would love the Raspberry flavor.
Posted by: Claire | December 10, 2010 at 12:58 AM
I'd like to try the Strawberry Banana, I think.
THANKS.
Posted by: Alison | December 10, 2010 at 02:39 AM
I would luv to try the Pineapple Mango flavor!
Posted by: Emmi | December 10, 2010 at 02:39 AM
Haven't tried it but the pomegranate sounds great!
Posted by: Brooke | December 10, 2010 at 07:36 AM
I love the Raspberry Fusion. It's so good and I drink it a couple time a week!
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Posted by: Shelley Mitchell | December 10, 2010 at 07:39 AM
The Raspberry sounds great
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Posted by: Ziggywag | December 10, 2010 at 08:30 AM
Haven't tried any of them yet, but Pineapple Mango sounds like my cup of tea
Posted by: Nadine L | December 10, 2010 at 08:40 AM
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Posted by: Nadine L | December 10, 2010 at 08:42 AM
I think the Raspberry sounds delicious!
Posted by: carol y l | December 10, 2010 at 09:45 AM
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Posted by: carol y l | December 10, 2010 at 09:45 AM
My favorite V8 is the orginal, but also like pomegranate fusion + ice tea. :-) Thank you.
Posted by: Jaque R. | December 10, 2010 at 10:02 AM
The Pineapple Mango is my fave flavor of V8 VFusion + Tea...they all look delicious!
Posted by: Justine | December 10, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Pomegranate sounds yummy
Posted by: Diane Baum | December 10, 2010 at 11:39 AM
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Posted by: Justine | December 10, 2010 at 11:39 AM
I'd like to try the pineapple-mango flavor.
Posted by: Anne | December 10, 2010 at 12:02 PM
I tweeted
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Posted by: Anne | December 10, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Strawberry Banana is delicious! I actually got to try some last week and loved it. I love tomatoes but the idea of V8 was always displeasing as a child... Now I feel quite differently so I enjoyed reading your review (felt like we were on the same page - except... I loved tomatoes.
Posted by: Nicole Hartmann | December 10, 2010 at 12:22 PM
I love the Pineapple Mango!
Yum! Yum! Yummy!
Thanks for the chance to WIN!
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Posted by: twitter.com/LT38 | December 10, 2010 at 12:25 PM
I like the pineapple mango flavor.
Posted by: Kerrie Mayans | December 10, 2010 at 12:42 PM
I think the Raspberry and Green Tea sounds light, refreshing, and delicious - can't wait to try it out!
Posted by: Geoff K | December 10, 2010 at 12:46 PM
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Posted by: Geoff K | December 10, 2010 at 12:47 PM
The Pomegranite flavor sounds delicious.
Posted by: Barbara | December 10, 2010 at 01:10 PM
pineapple mango--sounds yummy!
Posted by: Darcy Bishop | December 10, 2010 at 01:27 PM