Crystal Light powdered drink mix, 10-count

Compared with juice or soda, a zero-sugar drink mix is a different way to add flavor to water without choosing a ready-to-drink beverage.

Crystal Light On The Go Energy Citrus comes in individual packets with citrus flavor and caffeine. Each packet has 60 mg of caffeine and 10 calories per serving.

The format is straightforward: pour a packet into water and mix. A packet at your desk or in a bag can make plain water a more flavorful option when you want caffeine, too.

How it fits

This mix is aimed at people who want a flavored drink they can prepare with water, rather than a can or bottle of soda or juice. The single-serving packets keep the powder portioned, and the listing describes the product as a pack of 12 boxes, with ten packets per box. Packaging may vary.

For a practical use, keep a packet nearby and mix it into water during an afternoon break. The caffeine gives it a different role from a caffeine-free flavored drink, while the citrus flavor and zero-sugar formulation offer an alternative to sweetened beverages. You’ll appreciate it if you want those features in a portable powder format.

The listing also says the mix has 90% fewer calories than leading beverages, but it doesn’t identify which beverages are used for that comparison. No water-to-powder ratio is provided, so you’ll need to adjust the strength to your taste, without that measurement, getting the same flavor each time may take a little trial and adjustment. How much convenience matters if you already prefer carrying a ready-to-drink beverage?

Pros

• Individual packets are easy to pour into water and mix.
• Citrus flavor, zero sugar, and 10 calories per serving make it a distinct choice from juice or regular soda.
• Each packet contains 60 mg of caffeine, useful to know if you’re choosing between caffeinated and caffeine-free drink mixes.
• The box-and-packet format offers a supply for keeping at home or taking along, though the packaging may vary.

It may not suit you if you want a caffeine-free option, prefer a drink that’s ready without mixing, or need a specified water ratio to get a consistent flavor. The caffeine amount is stated per packet, so account for it when deciding whether this fits your usual drinks.

Spec sheet

• Product: Crystal Light On The Go Energy Citrus powdered drink mix
• Flavor: Citrus
• Pack format: 12 boxes, with ten 0.09-ounce packets per box
• Sugar: Zero
• Calories: 10 per serving
• Caffeine: 60 mg per packet
• Preparation: Mix with water

Buying verdict

Choose this if the combination of citrus flavor, zero sugar, individual packets, and 60 mg of caffeine matches what you want from a drink mix. It makes more sense than a basic flavor-only powder when caffeine is part of your decision, a ready-to-drink option may be the better fit if you don’t want to mix anything. Check the packet count and the packaging you receive, since the listing notes that packaging may vary.