SweetLeaf Stevia Packets 70 Count (Pack of 3)

Until now, I've been getting this at my local grocery - paying over $4 for a 35-count box, so for me, this is $25 worth of product. This is a great deal!! As for the product itself, I use a lot of it and never experience any side effects, even though I'm essentially getting about 8-12 packs a day. I am a recent cancer survivor and professional writer. When I recently was asked to write about aspartame (NutraSweet - which I drank in excess) and found out that the body converts it to formaldehyde, I was disgusted. Everything in it is digested into poison. It's a really disgusting and unhealthy process. I knew I needed a better solution, and tea is my drink of choice. Now, instead of powdered tea (generic Crystal Light), I brew fresh tea, sweeten it by the cup, and add a little real lemon juice. To get the powder to blend, I pour about 1 1/2-2 oz of the tea into a small cup and heat in the microwave for 45 seconds, then I add the SweetLeaf (3 packs to 24 oz of tea at a time), stir vigorously for about a 30-seconds, then I slowly stir it into the cold tea. I've never had a problem with clumps, and I get a nice smooth flavor that rivals tea sweetened with sugar with no aftertaste. If I go to a restaurant, I just ask them to bring me a small amount of hot water in a cup and an extra glass. I pour the excess hot water into the extra glass (so I don't dilute the tea too much) and mix my sweetener in the cup, then add it to the tea as usual. I've broken my sugar/artificial sweetener habit (no more sodas for me), now I just have to give up caffeine (starting with half-caff tea) then to decaf. I have migraines, so I cant give that up cold turkey. I do find that this doesn't affect my blood pressure or blood sugar (I am not diabetic, as my blood sugar and blood pressure both run on the low side).ETA: I've gone through my first three pack, and I had no problems some reported about troubles with dissolving it in beverages as long as it's a warm beverage. With cold drinks, it takes a lot more stirring, but I was still able to get it to dissolve eventually. This is, and will remain, my preferred sweetener. I'm ordering two more sets as we speak!!

This is the only brand I have found that is not cut with other stuff It takes a bit more to melt as a result, but I think that is better than the others

Pardon me for saying this, but using honey, agave, maple syrup, or any other sugar substitute is of no help to a diabetic or to anyone on a diet whatsoever. At the same time, the side effects of aspartame and other artificial sweeteners can be truly disturbing, including such things as bloating, excessive gas, loose stools, anal leakage, and so on. What is one to do? Try stevia. No, it does not taste the same as sugar. It doesn't feel the same in your mouth, and the aftertaste, while not unpleasant, is not the same as sugar. And it takes a bit of getting used to. All that being said, my wife and I have been using stevia for a year or so now, and we are very happy with it. Once you get used to stevia, and you try a sip of something like coke or pepsi or any other soft drink, you will gag on it. That corn syrup is horrible. We have been able to use SweetLeaf stevia in a wonderful chai, in soda substitutes, in regular tea, and in cooking with excellent success. We made a cheesecake that was outstanding, but didn't leave you with that heavy feeling, yet it was quite satisfying in its sweetness. Each little packet in this product is the equivalent of two teaspoons of sugar, so using one full packet in a cup of coffee is overkill, although you might start out with a whole packet while you are trying to wean yourself off sugar. Frankly, I see no need to ever go back to using sugar at all. Good old Food Incorporated now tries to put sugar in your green beans, soups, chips, and in almost everything you eat. Kick the sugar habit and use SweetLeaf, you won't be sorry (assuming you stick it out for at least a few weeks to get completely used to it).

Between my husband and I, we almost went through 3 boxes of 70 in 2 months. Some people complain of it lumping but that is due to human error when making the drink. Since we are lucky to have a little fiber in the sweetener, it should be mixed with very little warm or hot water to make sure it is blended if adding sweetener to cold drinks. Because of the fiber, I compare the mixing like when my husband mixes Metamucil. Cold water makes fiber lumpy. It usually is human error that causes the problem so should not blame the product. I learned early not to add stevia to my cream before coffee machine makes my cup of coffee. I had a small lumpy stevia piece with my first coffee. Lesson learned. It is definitely human error. I also don't taste any bitter aftertaste as mentioned by few people. I guess it is possible as we all have different taste buds. Everyone should give it a try. Like anything else, just stay away from the real cheap stuff as they are not processed the same but sold as the real thing. Am re-ordering another two month's worth. Very satisfied customer, and it does not seem put on pounds as was reported by someone's review. With 5 or 6 cups of coffee a day, I am still underweight for my height. bk

Just had labs and my blood sugar was NORMAL. This may mean nothing to some, and a lot to others. Do some research on Steviadose and see how it will work for you. Some researchers think that it may have a negative impact on how the body handles glucose. It seems to work for me though. I'll be using it as long as it works for me. In fact, it's time for me to re-order! Pu' erh tea with fresh ginger and tumeric, along with black pepper, fennel, and cloves for spice with fresh lemon, a packet of SweetLeaf and a little honey. Good blood pressure, good sugar readings, and belly fat loss come with this tea and 30-minute exercise sessions at least 4 days a week. For the nit-pickers; I was doing all of the exercise and tea before the Stevia inclusion. I'm just sayin'. It may or may not be what you need to get you over that wall, but it doesn't hurt to try it.