But not in a good way

A while back, I'd mentioned enjoying the Classic Orange..flavored Crystal Lite, but not so much enjoying the grit that settles to the bottom, making the last few sips... shall we say - less than fresh.

It be Negative Fresh. If you hit someone with a pitcher of the grit in an RPG, it would be The Cursed Pitcher of Grit: -5 to Freshness (as a Charisma modifier?)

Since I have far too much free time, I decided to make a whole pitcher of the Classic Orange gritty beverage and then strain it... Through a paper towel for some reason, even though I have about 100 coffee filters on hand. I forgot I had them, frankly.

I have to say, in the less gritty version the orange flavor was definitely diminished - that grit must have very necessary flavor crystal technology. Also, there was a troubling Bounty aftertaste. I wonder if Brawny would be any better?

I just thought you should know

I drink a lot of water - but sometimes I want something a little more tasty. Recently I discovered a new flavor of the Crystal Lite drink mix, a lemon and green tea mixture that works perfectly.

- - It's good for work because it's quenching without being too delicious, so I drink just enough to prevent those mid-shift-potty emergencies. This is important because our every moment on the clock is scrutinized. I'm surprised I don't have to swipe my keycard to unlock the urinals.

And the Lord Said "Let There Be Grit"

Have you tried orange-flavored drink mixes lately? I like the Crystal Light Orange mini packets you can use to flavor your handy-carry bottle of water... But this very fine powdery stuff always settles out, no matter how well you mix it.

I remember Tang doing the same thing when I was a kid - is there just something about artificial orange flavoring that science simply cannot master?