Every MiO Flavor Ranked Worst To Best

MiO Sweet Tea is so off-putting that you may feel angry when you take your first sip. If you're from the South and you drink sweet tea at every meal, you will be downright offended. Instead of tasting like the sweet tea Southerners know and love, this stuff tastes like you're licking an old tea bag that was accidentally left out on a kitchen counter for a few days. You can taste a smidgen of sweetness, but not nearly enough for a water enhancer that claims to be the flavor of sweet tea.

MiO has four product lines, and MiO Sweet Tea belongs to the MiO Original line. These flavors are where it all started, and each of these water enhancers contains zero carbohydrates, zero sugars, and zero calories. If you're a long-time MiO fanatic, you've likely tried all these flavors by now — and you probably learned the hard way that MiO Sweet Tea is so bad that you wouldn't even wish it on your cruelest enemy.

Another forgettable flavor in the Mio Original line is MiO Lemonade. Imagine placing an entire lemon inside of a glass of water without first cutting open the lemon and squeezing out the juice. That's what this flavor tastes like — it's like lemon peel water. There's a little bit of sweetness at play, but not enough to jazz up the party. It's like MiO tried to avoid offending anyone by taking out the natural tartness of lemonade, but created a yawn-inducing abomination instead. Even if they're handing out this flavor for free when you visit the grocery store, you still shouldn't put it in your shopping cart.

Considering that both sweet tea and lemonade are two of MiO's three worst flavors, don't even think about trying to create your own MiO-powered Arnold Palmer. While mixing MiO's water enhancers can result in yumminess, you should pick flavors that are near the top of this ranking when pondering a mixture.

The fourth and final MiO product line to be mentioned on this list is MiO Vitamins. The distinguishing attribute of this line is that the flavors are supercharged with vitamins B12, B6, and B3. Vitamin B12 helps with the formation of red blood cells (per Healthline), vitamin B6 can improve circulation (per WebMD), and vitamin B3 can aid in repairing DNA (per Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health). Add all of those potential health benefits together and you can feel good about drinking water that's been enhanced by the MiO Vitamins line.

Regrettably, though, MiO Vitamins Orchard Apple is easily the worst flavor in the line. It tastes like that watered-down apple juice that you used to get at your elementary school's cafeteria. As an adult, you've tasted much better apple juice, so a return to that version will bring back bad memories. That being said, if your palate never grew up with the rest of your body and you're craving that cafeteria-style apple juice, this stuff will do the job.

MiO Cherry Blackberry sounds like an interesting combination. Unless you're talking about cobblers, crisps, pies, or crumbles, you usually don't hear about cherries and blackberries living together in perfect harmony. In the world of beverages, you almost never see this pairing. While it's awesome that MiO went out on a limb with this combo, the result is really nothing special. Don't buy it thinking that they've been able to replicate your grandmother's cherry blackberry cobbler in liquid form because the truth is much less delectable.

If MiO Cherry Blackberry has to be compared to a liquid, the closest thing would be cherry cough syrup with added sweetener. Unless that sounds like something you want to drink, you should move on to a better MiO flavor. This flavor is a lot better than the very worst flavors on this ranking, but it's still not something you should go out of your way to taste.

Found in countries in South America and Central America, acai berries are a superfood with a host of potential health benefits due to being packed with nutrients and antioxidants (per Healthline). It's possible that these berries help prevent cancer and improve the levels of cholesterol in your blood. Considering that acai berries aren't as easy to find in the United States as many other types of berries, it was exciting when MiO Energy Acai Berry Storm was released.

Truth be told, aside from the possible health benefits and the extra energy you get from the caffeine in this water enhancer, this isn't a MiO flavor that you'll be overly impressed with after giving it a try. The acai berry flavor is meek, the sweetness level is low, and any true enjoyment is nonexistent. This stuff is supposed to enhance your water, but it barely adds enough flavor to move the needle.

If you want an average, run-of-the-mill water enhancer that won't step on any toes, go for MiO Sport Berry Blast. MiO wasn't exactly subtle about trying to copy Powerade's legendary Mountain Berry Blast flavor. Both drinks are blue, both have added electrolytes, and both have the word "blast" in the name. MiO's version isn't nearly as spectacular as Powerade's version, but it's still a flavor that everyone is sure to like.

A good thing about MiO Sport Berry Blast is you could drink it all day, every day, and never grow tired of it. If you're looking for an easy way to stay hydrated, try this flavor. You won't be super impressed by what you taste, but you also won't tire of it, which is more than half the battle when hydration is the goal. As long as you're not expecting an exact replica of Powerade's Mountain Berry Blast, you'll be pleased with your purchase.

While the aforementioned MiO Sport Orange is a bust of a flavor, MiO Vitamins Orange Tangerine is a home run. Who knew that adding tangerine flavoring would make all the difference? While this beverage doesn't taste like genuine orange juice made from freshly squeezed oranges, the addition of the tangerines makes it taste like McDonald's famous orange drink. You loved that stuff when you were a kid and you probably still love it.

Tip: When you're using MiO Vitamins Orange Tangerine as a water enhancer, it's better to squeeze out too much of the liquid than too little of the liquid. This flavor isn't especially strong so it's difficult to overdo it. However, don't even think about drinking this flavor or any other MiO flavor without diluting it first. Drinking MiO straight became a trend on TikTok and other social media for a while, but doing that is dangerous and could have catastrophic results.

The old saying tells us that the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice. Apparently, that old saying also holds true if you change it to the blacker the cherry, the sweeter the MiO flavor. That's because MiO Energy Black Cherry is shockingly the sweetest flavor of them all. Combine that sweetness with a bold cherry flavor and this is a flavor that is sure to turn heads. A few mouthfuls and the sweetness, the relentless cherry flavor, and the caffeine will combine to wake you all the way up. For that reason, consider picking MiO Energy Black Cherry to be your replacement for your morning coffee.

If your sweet tooth is the main decision-maker in your body, give yourself a thrill by stocking up on this water-enhancing flavor. It's impossible to overstate how sweet this flavor is and how much your sweet tooth will revel in what it brings to the table.

If you've been trying to increase your consumption of pomegranates to hopefully protect you from breast cancer, reduce cholesterol levels, limit inflammation, and decrease the risk of arthritis and osteoporosis, you'll be pleased with MiO Berry Pomegranate. For those addicted to all things pomegranate, you'll instantly be head over heels for the pomegranate flavor in this water enhancer. It's the first flavor that your tongue recognizes, and the aftertaste is just another dose of pomegranate-powered goodness.

The only weird attribute to keep in mind is that if you pick MiO Berry Pomegranate, there isn't much berry flavor at play, despite the name. You can taste just a little bit of raspberry if you try really hard, but that's about the extent of it. If you're purchasing this flavor for the promise of berries, you're going to feel a palpable amount of disappointment. Conversely, if you just want another way to fulfill your craving for pomegranate juice, you'll have a grin that'll extend from ear to ear.

If you're searching for the best lemonade MiO flavor, look no further than MiO Blueberry Lemonade. Adding blueberry flavoring to lemonade probably isn't something you'd do on your own accord, but it works extraordinarily well with this water enhancer. The blueberry flavor is what you initially taste, and it has a sweetness that will win you over instantaneously. When the blueberry flavor is about to wear off, that's when the lemonade flavor makes a cameo. It's a clean, crisp flavor that tastes like you're drinking homemade lemonade that is extra tart due to a generous amount of lemon juice.

What makes MiO Blueberry Lemonade such a winner is the diversity of flavors you'll encounter as you travel from one end of the flavor spectrum to the other. From the sensationally sweet blueberry flavor to the deep sourness of the lemonade, it's an experience that makes this MiO flavor truly worthy of a top five spot on this list.

Do you remember those Creamsicle bars from your childhood that featured vanilla ice cream coated with orange sherbet? MiO Vitamins Orange Vanilla will scratch that nostalgic itch for a return to those Creamsicle days. In fact, this MiO flavor tastes like what would happen if you let a Creamsicle bar melt in a cup and then mixed it all together. Shortly after you try it, you'll agree that it'd be difficult for water to be enhanced much further than to become a liquified Creamsicle bar.

An important note regarding MiO Vitamins Orange Vanilla is that you need to add it to really cold water. If the water isn't ice cold, the flavor isn't nearly as enjoyable. If you make the mistake of adding it to room temperature water, the result is actually pretty gross. If you don't have access to cold water, pick one of the top two MiO flavors in our ranking and save this one for another time.

MiO Strawberry Watermelon is a flavor with absolutely no weaknesses. It's such a pleasure to drink that you'll be in a constant state of euphoria as it enters your body. Before you reach the end of your first bottle of MiO Strawberry Watermelon, you'll be heading to the grocery store to buy another one. You'll want to always have this deliciousness on hand.

A sweet watermelon flavor is what will bless your tongue first. When you taste it, you'll know exactly why Harry Styles sang the praises of watermelon sugar. Then, your enjoyment is elevated to a new level when the slightly tart strawberry flavor arrives. It tastes just like ripe strawberries that are mostly sweet, but have just a little bit of tartness to even things out. Add together the majesty of the watermelon flavor and the strawberry flavor and you have the best MiO flavor of them all.