Dry 2020 is picking up steam. So many friends have mentioned they have totally cut the booze this year, and even those of us who are still indulging from time to time may be opting for a more moderate approach. People have all kinds of reasons for not drinking and sobriety today has been rebranded from “having a problem” to being one choice in support of a healthy lifestyle. Apart from social distancing, your first and immediate line of defense in these COVID-19 times is your immune system. Providing your body with enough nutrients is one way of ensuring you stay safe and far away from infections. And in this heat, (where the heck is fall BTW?) what’s better than having some refreshing mocktails, that can double up as immunity boosters?!!!!!

I just came off of a Whole30 where alcohol is a huge no-no and I actually enjoyed not having alcohol so much that I have decided to see how long I can go without booze!

So I reached out to SOUND and I am such a huge fan of their product and their mission!

SOUND is more than just a brand name, it’s an adjective that describes their mission and the ingredients they use. They combine sparkling water with Certified Organic tea, botanicals and fruit extracts to create unsweetened beverages that were crafted with you and your taste buds in mind. When you start with real ingredients, there’s a difference you can see and taste.

Tea and sparkling water is a mash-up I can get behind!!!!!!

Their mission is to help people live healthier lives, and They believe that in order to make an impact, you have to do more than just make a beverage. They donate a portion of Their time and profits to organizations that help educate and support youth in the fight against obesity.

THE STORY

The market is flooded with sweetened beverages, and sugar or artificial sweeteners are hiding in almost everything we consume. There’s a reason for that. Sugar is addictive and it makes us buy more and more of the products laden with it. But not everything has to be sweet and maybe we've forgotten that many foods and beverages, in their natural minimal state, are incredibly delicious.

SOUND was born out of necessity. When co-founder, Tommy Kelly, wanted a refreshing drink that wasn’t sweetened he put his engineering degree to use (wink. wink.) and combined his two favorite beverages: tea and sparkling water. The drink soon caught the attention of his co-worker, and soon to be co-founder, Salim Najjar, and within a few months, the first boxes of unsweetened sparkling tea were on their way to local grocers.

The TEA-INFUSED SPARKLING WATERS are delicious!!

- Blood Orange & Vanilla with Black Tea (Some Caffeine - 45 mg)

- Blueberry & Cinnamon with Hibiscus Tea (Caffeine Free - 0 mg)

- Grapefruit & Lavender with Ginger Tea (Caffeine Free - 0 mg)

- Tangerine & Lemongrass with Green Tea (Some Caffeine - 45 mg)

And the SPARKLING TEA’s are also Divine!

- Chamomile with Vanilla & Elderflower (Caffeine Free - 0 mg)

- Green Tea with Grapefruit & Mint (Some Caffeine - 45 mg)

- Rose Tea with Lime & Cardamom (Caffeine Free - 0 mg)

- Yerba Mate with Citrus & Hibiscus (Lots of Caffeine - 70 mg)

I learned so much on their website under their Something To Sip On page!!

What’s in a “Natural Flavor”?

They’re the fourth most common ingredient on food labels - but what are they? They sound simple but are surprisingly difficult to define. OMG! You have to read it! Click here.

What’s the deal with BPA?

Mind Blowing info here y’all!

Also read all about Chamomile

Historically, Chamomile has been used as a panacea, or supposed ‘cure-all’, apparently helping everything from insomnia to inflammation to digestive conditions. It has so many benefits which you can dig deeper here!

These Certified Organic, Never Sweetened beverages have just stolen my heart! They are perfect just as they are but I do look forward to creating various “Fall Halloweenie” mocktails for you next month with these!! I love the “BER” holidays and that seems to be when I want to consume alcohol the most! But when I step back and really think about that, I think it’s just because it’s the social aspect and it’s what everyone else is doing! Do I enjoy the flavor? SURE! Do I enjoy the look of a cocktail in my hand? Sure! But do i really enjoy the alcohol so-to-speak?? Nah, not really!

I feel horrible the next day due to lack of sleep. My skin looks dry and dehydrated. I feel depressed and anxious! The alcohol also makes me crave very unhealthy food……..I mean…why am I even drinking???

With a mocktail- I can still be social (well not in a pandemic) buy you get my drift! I can still enjoy a delicious bubbly fruity flavor! And I can still pour my mocktail into a pretty glass and look glam and chic!!! Actually even glammer and chicer because I am healthier!

So thanks SOUND!! Thanks a million!

I truly love them all but I have two that are my absolute favorite!

BLUEBERRY & CINNAMON WITH HIBISCUS TEA

Tangy in all the right places, the Blueberry & Hibiscus are bright and refreshing with subtle hints of Cinnamon! Cinnamon reminds me of the fall-my favorite season! I also love this one lots because it is Caffeine Free. I have to limit my caffeine intake after noon or I will not get good rest! I love adding frozen blueberries to this too that act as ice cubes!!!! The fruit makes for a delicious Whole30 approved treat!

ROSE TEA WITH LIME & CARDAMOM

The lightest of the sparkling teas, this Middle Eastern-Inspired Rose Tea with Lime & Cardamom may or may not transport you to a refreshing oasis-maybe even Paris!!!! I feel fancy when I sip this one!!! It’s so bubbly!! And delicious!!!

Shop here!! And let me know what flavor is your favorite!!!

https://drinksound.com/pages/shop