I wouldn't buy it if I hadn't tried it first from a friend. I thought it was a good idea because I wanted to reduce my daily caffeine intake and all the decaf options I've tried are either watery or sour. This particular substitute has a taste, but it doesn't remind me of coffee or tea. I tried it hot and cold (like a frappe) and I think I prefer it cold. I don't know how to describe the taste, as I haven't tried anything similar, but I consider it unique.

It doesn't have the taste of coffee, but it is a pleasant drink to have instead of coffee. For me personally, who is trying to reduce my consumption of regular coffee, it is just what I need. However, the taste issue is purely subjective, as I liked it but it didn't appeal at all to some relatives of mine whom I gave it to try.

I believe that products like this should not be labeled as "coffee substitute" in their description, as one would automatically expect to taste something comparable to coffee. This is a completely different type of beverage that should not be compared to the complexity of the taste of coffee. The closest resemblance to a coffee-like drink, at least in appearance, I could say is a frappé, but even then it lacks the rich foam and it also differs in taste quite a bit.

You can't expect a coffee substitute to be the same as coffee. It has been a good effort. I wasn't crazy about it on the first try, but it got a little better over time. Definitely, the testing will continue.

I believe it is better not to drink coffee than to fool yourself that this flavor resembles coffee. I have not tried any other caffeine-free substitute of this kind, but I will not after this experience. I think I am covered.