SweetLeaf Stevia Powder Packets - Zero Calorie Sweetener with Stevia Leaf Extract, No Artificial Sweetener Additive, Sugar Free, Keto Friendly, Non GMO, Gluten Free - 70 Packets (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!!

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).

This is one of my subscription products that I use faithfully everyday. Excellent quality, handy packets, easy to use and healthful as a sugar replacement. It has helped me cut down on my sugar intake which has made me more healthy and alert. This is not a sugar substitute. This is a natural product and I recommend this highly to anyone who loves sweetness without the negative side effects. I feel safe in using SweetLeaf Sweetener because it is absent of those dangerous chemicals that other products designed as sugar substitutes contain. I find that for my one or two cups of coffee a day that the 3-Pack last about three months or thereabouts. I use one packet for each cup. I kept track of my use from the first order so that I'm not stocking up on unnecessary items then having to change my subscription order... however, Amazon is so great! You can change your shipment dates at any time without any fuss and they verify each change and order so that you know exactly what you're receiving and when. THANKS AMAZON!!!

I like a sweetened drink but don’t like the extra calories I consume with each sip. I have found that Stevia has a nice taste, no aftertaste and this brand does not contain Erythritol which many artificial sweeteners use. If you are looking for a good low calorie sweetener I would definitely recommend Sweet Leaf Stevia.