Jarrito's Jamaica
Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:27PM ;)
This is the second Jarrito's product I've had, but the first I'm reviewing, and yet another drink donated by a fan. I am curious because the flavor is "Jamaica" which means nothing to me. I'm also a little worried.
First off it should be mentioned that Jarrito's products do not contain twist off caps, so have a bottle opener handy or your hands will end up bloody as mine did when I had some of their stuff the first time.
Now I'm worried again because this smells horrible. I'm not sure I can even describe the smell but it's not something that soda should smell like. But I suppose taste is the best judge, so here we go.
I have never tasted anything like this. To be honest this is the first time I had a "just in case" bottle of water open and ready because I thought this was going to be disgusting. It's not, but it's not good either. It's like cherry and grass flavored, and I'm talking grass from your lawn. Haven't had to do this in a long time, but this one is getting dumped out.
Sorry but I have to say it: Jarritos, Jamaican me want to throw up. Get it? Ya makin' me want to...nevermind.
Verdict: Don't buy!
-Mike
Reader Comments (5)
glad to hear this. i've always wondered what "Jamaica" tasted like. i've been to jamaica, tasted many things there, but not this.
i used to drink the orange and yellow jarritos as a kid, but i haven't had one in about 15 years. i will continue to stray away from the grass.
Jamaica is a drink made from the hibiscus flower that is popular in several parts of the world, including Latin America. I've never had it carbonated, it doesn't very well sound appealing that way. The tea itself is a a refreshing drink that can be served hot or cold.
But, no, it's definitely not lawn grass. =D
I love this flavor, in fact it's my favorite, perhaps because I've drank the tea before and I'm used to the flavor, but even my husband who has never had hisbiscus before loved it.
What Mexicans call "Jamaica" flavored (pronounced ha-mai-ka), is what Caribbean folks (and Jamaicans) call Sorrel. It is a drink made from red hibiscus. We traditionally drink this at Christmas, but it remains a popular flavor year round. I wish you guys would do a little research on the cultures and flavors of the soda before you taste them. At least you can stop misleading people that companies are deliberately being lazy and flavoring something like "cherry and grass" instead of it being just a flavor that the American palate is not used to. Perhaps you should stay away from international drinks or unknown flavors altogether.
Kam i could not agree with you more! When i saw this review i was horrified at the jokes made when the reviewer clearly had a complete lack of knowledge regarding this flavor. It is my favorite flavor as well. As you already stated it is not pronounced Jamaica like the country....and it does not smell horrible. It has a floral scent which makes sense given that it is made from hibiscus. It reminds me of Hawaii more than Latin America even though this flower can be found in both places....bottom line: its a refreshing floral beverage and a cultural experience in a bottle :)