Not Your Momma's V-8

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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Comments

[Cathy W]

I love Pomegranate.
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[Cathy W]

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[Cori Westphal]

The Pomegranate Green Tea is delicious!

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[Cori Westphal]

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[sherin]

love the pom green tea.

[Meaghen]

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. :) )

[Gwen]

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.

[catherine copeland]

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!"

[ria]

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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[ria]

http://twitter.com/#!/rsmc1/status/11993620777271296

[Melissa D]

I have not tried these yet, but I'm a big fan of Low Sodium V8.
Thanks!

[Suzanne Lewis]

My fave is Raspberry.

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[Cynthia]

I love the Pomegranate Tea.

[Debbie Bellows]

i'd ike to try the Rasberry green tea

[Debbie Bellows]

tweeted about this giveaway

http://twitter.com/bellows22/statuses/12308659363119104

[B]

i would love the raspberry!!!

one thing I tried that I thought I would hate is sushi…YUM!

[debbie]

I'd love to try their pomegranate flavor.
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[debbie]

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/suburbsanity/status/12311550534619136
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[Kim]

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!

[Karen M]

My favorite flavor is the Raspberry Green Tea. Thanks.

[janet]

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?

[Debbie C]

Tweeted
My favorite V-8 juice is V-8 VFusion Raspberry Green Tea

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[Debbie C]

Tweeted
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[Martha Payne]

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

[angie]

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!

[angie]

I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/FotoMacro/status/12519716539072512

[scott]

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!

[scott]

my tweet https://twitter.com/#!/RePurrPussed/status/12530476572999681

[Jberthiaume.wordpress.com]

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? :)

[Anna S]

pomegranate for sure :)
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[PBPD]

The Pineapple Mango flavor sounds delicious--I'd love to try that!

[Michelle]

My fav flavor is pomegranate. Thanks for the contest.
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[Margie]

Hi! These V-8 drinks look really good. I would like to try that Raspberry one.

[Melissa O.]

Love the pineapple/mango!

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[Shawnna]

Strawberry Banana!

[Bryanna P.]

Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!
Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
Happy holidays!
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[Ellie W]

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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[Ellie W]

Tweet
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[BonnieP]

I'd like the raspberry green tea
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[CaseyDeuce]

The pineapple mango sounds delish!! I'd love to try that one!

[Tamara]

I would like to try the pomegranate green tea.
Raspberry sounds good also.

[Charlene Engebrethson]

I'd try the pomegranate for sure!

[Mary W]

I think the pineapple mango would be wonderful!

[won]

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.

[won]

http://twitter.com/#!/won2x/status/12942356399521792

[Jes G]

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

[Pauline M]

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!

[dddiva]

Pom Green Tea for me.

[mickeyfan]

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!!!

[Daniel M]

want to try the raspberry

[Karine Traverse]

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.

[Karine Traverse]

Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/SAHMofDQ/status/13025418068099072

[Ceinwyn R]

I love pineapple-mango juice blends, so I'd love to try V8's version!

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[julieh]

Pineapple mango is my favorite. honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

[Tom Vigen II]

I actually got to try the Pineapple Mango V-Fusion +Tea, and it was definitely my favorite V8 juice. Thanks!

[Emily Robison]

I would love to try the Blueberry Pomegranate!

[April]

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!

[Me]

My favorite V8 "V-Fusion + Tea" drink is the Rasberry! etara1 at aol dot com

[Patricia Treskovich]

raspberry is good

[Tammy Darling]

Raspberry!

[latisha depoortere]

I Enjoy the Pomegranate one never liked it until I tried that one! Great giveaway thank you.
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[latisha depoortere]

Tweeted too
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[Paula Hafner]

I like the Raspberry Green Tea.

[Erica C.]

Raspberry sounds yummy.

[Kathleen S.]

I haven't tried it yet, but I know my fave will be raspberry. I love almost everything raspberry. Thanks!

[rebecca]

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.

[Teegan Briggs]

I'd love to try the raspberry green tea!

[Chrysa]

Pomegranate Green Tea sounds great!

[Auriette]

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.

[Chrysa]

tweet http://twitter.com/LuckyJinxy/status/13121446985338880

[R Hicks]

My fav. is the pineapple mango!

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[R Hicks]

tweet

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[Sarah L]

I like the Pineapple Mango Green Tea. Thanks for the contest.

[Sarah L]

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[Sarah L]

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[dawn]

I like the pineapple mango green tea.
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[Claire]

I think I would love the Raspberry flavor.

[Alison]

I'd like to try the Strawberry Banana, I think.

THANKS.

[Emmi]

I would luv to try the Pineapple Mango flavor!

[Brooke]

Haven't tried it but the pomegranate sounds great!

[Shelley Mitchell]

I love the Raspberry Fusion. It's so good and I drink it a couple time a week!

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[Ziggywag]

The Raspberry sounds great

[Ziggywag]

http://twitter.com/Ziggywag/status/13269082245693440

Tweeted it

[Nadine L]

Haven't tried any of them yet, but Pineapple Mango sounds like my cup of tea

[Nadine L]

I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/eyzofblu63/status/13272151566057472

[carol y l]

I think the Raspberry sounds delicious!

[carol y l]

I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/13288174230966275

[Jaque R.]

My favorite V8 is the orginal, but also like pomegranate fusion + ice tea. :-) Thank you.

[Justine]

The Pineapple Mango is my fave flavor of V8 VFusion + Tea...they all look delicious!

[Diane Baum]

Pomegranate sounds yummy

[Justine]

I tweeted

http://twitter.com/ShesAnAngel417/status/13316787760275456

[Anne]

I'd like to try the pineapple-mango flavor.

[Anne]

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/13322849041260544

[Nicole Hartmann]

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.

[twitter.com/LT38]

I love the Pineapple Mango!

Yum! Yum! Yummy!

Thanks for the chance to WIN!

Good Luck and Happy Holidays to All!

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[Kerrie Mayans]

I like the pineapple mango flavor.

[Geoff K]

I think the Raspberry and Green Tea sounds light, refreshing, and delicious - can't wait to try it out!

[Geoff K]

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/guettel78/status/13334026404241409

[Barbara]

The Pomegranite flavor sounds delicious.

[Darcy Bishop]

pineapple mango--sounds yummy!