SweetLeaf Sweet Drops- Flavored Stevia Liquid Sweetener, Organic Stevia Extract, Zero Calorie, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, Non GMO, Natural Flavor, Sugar Alternative- Stevia Clear, 2 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)

It seems like I spent decades using those "little pink packets" in an attempt to limit/avoid sugar in drinks and recipes (I actually do not like the taste of regular sugar). Over the years, I've done some research on alternative "sweeteners" and reviewed the often confusing (and questionable) science behind the studies. Avoiding the various alternatives to the "pink packets" which I came to be concerned bout, wasn't all that hard as I really didn't like the taste of them. And once I got into the issue of ingredients, it really made me think they were not a viable option and either the same risk or worse than the "pink packets" in terms of long-term usage and health risks/concerns.I'd used agave for awhile but after more research, decided that despite a lot of the hype around its positive attributes, I wanted something else in the "natural sweetener" category.My comments here are not as a scientist or someone with a health condition that mandates no or low sugar in my diet. If you are a diabetic or someone else who must closely monitor your sugar intake as it could affect your blood sugar levels, etc., I suggest you undertake your own research and also speak to a nutritionist and medical personnel as needed, once you've developed your list of possible sweetener alternatives.I've been using the liquid stevia for a couple of years now and though I don't have any blood tests or such to prove its impact from a scientific perspective, I can say that for me, it provides just the right amount of sweetening (we're talking a drop or two at the most for say a cup of coffee or tea) that I like. Taste is subjective and I think if you're someone who needs a heavy hit of "sweet" you may use more to hit the spot. In any case, use trial and error. One drop too many and we're talking sickeningly sweet in my opinion. (I make a big pot of tea or coffee and use maybe a drop per cup.) Most people I serve it too like it and only a few ask if it's not sugar.These bottles last a long time, and the liquid can be used in recipes and are easy to travel with (You can also get stevia in packet form, but it's harder, for me, at least to control the amounts needed this way, though easier to put in a handbag or briefcase.The price is a good value for what you get (can easily last a year), but it makes sense to try out less expensive tablets or packets before investing in something you don't know if you'll like or not.For me, I've found that when I use in tea or coffee, I have less of a desire for any kind of sweet item (cake, cookie, pastry, etc.) which, in the past, when I used other sugar alternatives was not the case. The other products actually increased my desire and appetite for sweet food items. So that's a big plus for me.There's a lot of information about stevia out there, so if you're interested, you can really evaluate its potential as a natural sweetener on your own.

Most alledged stevia sweeteners contain other artificial sweeteners which have a tendency to affect the glycemic index. This stevia product is pure. 7-8 drops on a coffee or 15 drops in my oatmeal with cinnamon and a little salt. I am a fan.

My husband has always preferred the taste of this brand of stevia drops, so much so, in the last 7 years I’ve purchased Sweet Drops Stevia Clear 16 times.However, I would say In the past year or so I’ve experienced the product turning cloudy, almost like sediment. At first I thought maybe for some reason the large 4 oz bottle was going bad before we could finish it. So the last couple of times I ordered I got the smaller 2 oz bottles. Didn’t make a difference. Not sure what’s going on, but not loving this change.

Love the suttle flavor. It isn't bitter at all.

I use them in my coffee

Easy to carry around. Just a few drops will do depending on beverage.

These drops are good. I like that there is not aftertaste.

I have tried nearly every variety of stevia sweetener available but have stuck with this one for several years. I decidedly long ago that I did not want to use processed (white) sugar in coffee, tea, etc. I went through trying honey, agave, and various "fake" products. The latter had a chemical taste and the honey and agave seemed too syrupy sweet. I use the Sweetleaf "plain" or unflavored drops in my home, at work, and carry a 2 oz bottle in my purse. The liquid dissolves well, something I had issue with when using a powder sugar replacement, especially in cold beverages. This is, by far, my favorite alternative to processed white sugar.