This Is The Worst La Croix Flavor, According To Our Taste Test
Whether you love them or hate them, there's no denying that seltzers are everywhere these days. As consumers become more health conscious, it feels like diet sodas and sugary pops have been pushed aside in favor of lightly flavored sparkling waters. One of the trendiest, and most popular, brands is La Croix. Known for their fashionable can designs, La Croix produces a wide variety of options from unexpected seltzer flavors like Mojito and Limoncello to standards like Orange and Pamplemousse (grapefruit). Tasting Table ranked 23 La Croix flavors and we were less than impressed by the Cherry Blossom flavor, which came in at last place.
Described by the brand as a "botanical twist of sweet and tart," Cherry Blossom is intended to taste like spring. However, we found the strong floral notes to be overwhelming. The drink felt heavier than La Croix's other options, like Pamplemousse and Hi-Biscus, which both have a more natural flavor. The Cherry Blossom, however, left a perfume-like aftertaste that was just too much to enjoy.
'I was not expecting this'
Looking at online reviews, it seems like other people were just as surprised by the Cherry Blossom flavor as we were. One Reddit user said they could taste a "pronounced" chocolate flavor from the seltzer, which reminded them of a black cherry frozen yogurt. "The chocolate is very pronounced, more so than the cherry," they said. "I was not expecting this for a floral seltzer."
Others thought the flavor tasted like a Tootsie Roll or a "stale chocolate medicine." Someone also compared the drink to "stale almonds and soil," while another Reddit user said it was the worst flavor they had tried. The reviews are also mixed on Tiktok, where some creators are calling for the flavor to be "purged."
However, there are some Cherry Blossom fans out there and we think it could work as a mixer for fruit-forward drinks like a sparkling pear cocktail or a bubbly tequila sunrise cocktail. You could even use it to make a floral espresso with sparkling water. However, if you're looking for a La Croix to sip on its own, we suggest trying out some of the other flavors out there.