Bombilla Gourd

Bombilla Gourd

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Bombilla? (or, the brand formerly known as "Bombilla & Gourd Inc") is saving the world from corn-syrupy pesticide-laden big-business beverages one consumer at a time. Always USDA Organic, always functional, and always low- or no-calorie. Developed by three 24-year-old ex-investment bankers (who point out they had nothing to do with the sub-prime loan mess), the brand premiered with its Maté Tea? line in 2006, quickly expanding to eight SKUs (including Pomegranate, Blueberry and Acai Berry) and winning BevNet's "Best Non-Carbonated Beverage of 2007". In 2008, it launched the Pure Teas, the first organic and unsweetened teas to go mainstream -- and followed up with "The Superfruits", high antioxidant fruit-based juice beverages in such flavors as Pomegranate Lemonade and Yumberry Limeade. Healthy sipping and slurping isn't difficult -- always go organic, get your antioxidants from fruits and tea leaves, and keep your sugar LOW. Bombilla? does it all. When you're done, don't forget to recycle! Available at Whole Foods Markets, Wild Oats stores, Shaw's, Giant of Pennsylvania, Jewell and FoodTown. Retail $1.69 to $1.89.

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+ Show Product ReviewBlueberry

Product Type:Tea: Alternative; Container: 16 fl oz (473 ml) glass
BevNET Review: Bombilla Gourd's Blueberry flavored variety is a well formulated addition to the lineup. It starts off with a very pleasant (and natural) blueberry aroma, which carries over nicely to the mild blueberry flavor. We were quite surprised at how well it paired up with the mate. Packaging is clean and to the point, with a presentation that's pleasing to the eye and has a premium vibe. Overall, a job well done by Bombilla Gourd.Reviewed on: 7/2/2007

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Average User Rating(10 votes)
BevNET Product Traffic Rank: #3359
Serving size: 8 oz. Servings per container: 2. Amount per serving: Calories 40g, Carbs 11 g, Sugar 10g.
Premium brewed Organic EcoTeas yerba mate using filtered water, organic evaporated cane juice, Organic blueberry flavor, citric acid.

+ Show Product ReviewPomegranate

Product Type:Tea: Alternative; Container: 16 fl oz (473 ml) glass
BevNET Review: Pomegranate and Bombilla Gourd's organic yerba mate pair surprisingly well, resulting in a well balanced flavor that has just the right amount of tea and pomegranate flavors. The pomegranate is derived from flavoring, which makes it somewhat hard to judge its quality. On the other hand, the mate is the real deal. It's certainly the strongest part of the product. The bottle's red color scheme is attractive, giving it a sophisticated look that stands out against the other flavors in the brand. Perhaps the biggest question for this flavor -- just like other pomegranate products -- is whether or not consumers will buy into a pomegranate flavored product (as opposed to one that has real juice). Reviewed on: 7/2/2007

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Average User Rating(8 votes)
BevNET Product Traffic Rank: #3319
Serving size: 8 fl oz, Servings per container: 2. Amount per serving: Calories 40, Carbs 11g, Sugar 10g.
Premium brewed Organic EcoTeas yerba mate using filtered water, organic evaporated cane juice, Natural pomegranate flavor, citric acid.

+ Show Product ReviewLemon

Product Type:Tea: Alternative; Container: 16 fl oz (473 ml) glass
BevNET Review: As far as premium RTD tea goes, this is more drinkable than most of the ones we’ve sampled. In fact, Bombilla Gourd Mate Tea is so drinkable, we could easily finish an entire bottle in a matter of seconds. The first thing that hits you is the lemon flavor, followed by the light brew of organic yerba mate, which is sweetened with organic cane juice. Unlike other yerba mate products that we’ve sampled over the years, this one is not overly earthy in terms of its flavor and has instead manages to taste mainstream and commercialized. Also notable – especially to the mainstream -- is that this product has a mere 40 calories and 11 g of carbohydrates per serving. Finally, there’s the packaging, which, for a freshman effort, seems quite complete. We like the straight style of the bottle, which gives the product its own personality without breaking the bank. Reviewed on: 7/2/2007

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Average User Rating(12 votes)
BevNET Product Traffic Rank: #3510
Serving size: 8 fl oz; Servings per container: 2; Amount per serving: Calories: 40; Total fat: 0g; Sodium: 0g; Total carbs: 11g; Sugars: 10g; Protein: 0g
Premium brewed organic EcoTeas yerba maté using filtered water, organic evaporated cane juice, citric acid, natural lemon flavor.

+ Show Product ReviewMint & Honey

Product Type:Tea: Alternative; Container: 16 fl oz (473 ml) glass
BevNET Review: If you are already a yerba mate drinker, the Mint & Honey variety of Bombilla Gourd is probably your best bet as it has the strongest tea flavor. While it most likely uses the same brew as the other two flavors, Mint & Honey is a much more subdued additive than lemon or peach. Given the recent proliferation of mint-flavored beverages, we were expecting a slightly stronger mint taste to this product, but Bombilla Gourd has successfully delivered an enjoyable spearmintused these flavors – and they are just that: flavors, not the real thing -- sparingly. Switching to real mint and honey would likely be a costly decision, but it might give this variety a much more defined and enjoyable flavor. Right now, something just doesn’t feel complete about this product, although its packaging remains superior.Reviewed on: 7/2/2007

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Average User Rating(14 votes)
BevNET Product Traffic Rank: #3356
Serving size: 8 fl oz; Servings per container: 2; Amount per serving: Calories: 40; Total fat: 0g; Sodium: 0g; Total carbs: 11g; Sugars: 10g; Protein: 0g
Premium brewed organic EcoTeas yerba maté using filtered water, organic evaporated cane juice, honey distillate, spearmint flavor, citric acid.

+ Show Product ReviewPeach

Product Type:Tea: Alternative; Container: 16 fl oz (473 ml) glass
BevNET Review: Peach is one of those flavors that most RTD teas include, but few actually do justice to. Fortunately, Bombilla Gourd has done a fairly good job, using a peach flavor that has a very nice aroma and the "fuzzy" taste that we look for from peach flavors. Aside from that, this is a well done blend of tea, plain and simple. The mild blend of yerba mate is pleasing to the palate, and the health-conscious consumer will love that its easy on the calories. Packaging is well done, with the orange and green label looking the best of the ones we sampled, as the white logo "pops" better on a darker background than it does on the yellow of the lemon flavor. Overall, this is a nicely executed entry into the premium RTD tea category.Reviewed on: 7/2/2007

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Average User Rating(16 votes)
BevNET Product Traffic Rank: #3384
Serving size: 8 fl oz; Servings per container: 2; Amount per serving: Calories: 40; Total fat: 0g; Sodium: 0g; Total carbs: 11g; Sugars: 10g; Protein: 0g
Premium brewed organic yerba maté blend using filtered water, organic evaporated cane juice, citric acid, natural flavors

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