When I initially learned about the genuinely real product Sprite + Tea, my curiosity was piqued. I have a fondness for tea. I enjoy Sprite. In fact, Sprite ranks as one of my top soft drinks. But would this peculiar combination succeed? Could it become my preferred beverage during a sweltering Summer day? Sadly, no. It’s dreadful.

My journey with Sprite + Tea began in May when I stumbled upon an article headline discussing this novel flavor blend. “That sounds intriguing,” I mused. While on a grocery run, I requested my wife to stop by a Quick Trip so I could grab a bottle of Sprite + Tea. Upon examining the bottle, my initial reaction was negative. The brownish liquid inside appeared unappealing against the green packaging. Worse still, the Sprite + Tea bottle features yellow accents, and alongside the brown, it resembles an unpleasant joke about bodily functions. It looks like a soda I might encounter in Grand Theft Auto 6.

Back in the car, I opened the bottle and was greeted by the familiar scent of lemon-lime Sprite. However, there was an additional, unusual aroma mingling with the scent that escaped from the bottle. In hindsight, it was a warning I should have taken seriously. But alas, I’m reckless. I’m defiant. I’m foolish.

The first sip of Sprite + Tea initially resembled the taste of Sprite. Then, moments later, it morphed into the most unpleasant tea I’d ever tasted. Afterward, it reverted to tasting like Sprite, only for the disagreeable, artificial tea flavor to reemerge. This peculiar back-and-forth occurred several times in my mouth before I was ultimately left with a nauseatingly sweet aftertaste.

“Is it any good?” my wife inquired. I shook my head vigorously, exclaiming something akin to, “Oh, god, it’s terrible.” She chuckled. A strange reaction to witnessing your spouse ingest something so unpalatable. Then she took a sip and soon ceased laughing. “That’s dreadful!”

After a few more attempts, I was convinced that I truly despised Sprite + Tea. It upset my stomach and infuriated me as well. Not only did it taste awful, but even the name and packaging seemed so uninspired. Sprite + Tea? Seriously, that’s the best they could come up with?

I gave Sprite + Tea another shot recently, during an exceptionally hot day. I hoped that might improve the experience. It didn’t. This drink is atrocious. It’s genuinely really atrocious. It should be banned from shelves. Steer clear at all costs. Simply purchase regular Sprite. It’s delightful. Plus, it doesn’t resemble a bottle of something unsavory.

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