Sweetleaf Toffee Stevia: It's ok, but how much do you use to get some flavor?
1203040
No, don't use much more, the taste will become very unpleasant if you over do it. I have read several reviews of the SweetLeaf Stevia and some people mention that they are disappointed by the fact that the flavor is not more profound. It probably is true. My favorite flavors are chocolate raspberry and valencia orange, but they all are very subtle, not IN YOUR FACE sort of thing. So this is probably the best you will get as far as the flavor goes, but you are still getting the benefits of using the 'good for you' natural sweetener. If flavor rather than sweetness are important to you, there are some choices right here on Amazon (and I am sure you have looked into that). When I put "natural toffee flavor" in their search engine, two products popped up, both with favorable ratings.
704339
I have never used Truvia so I don't know how much Sweet Leaf would be equal to 2 Tbs of Truvia, but if a packet of trivia is equal to 2 tsp. of sugar, then 2 Tbs Truvia= 2 Tbs Sweetleaf. Hope that helps.
704340
I packet of SweetLeaf is equal to 2 tsp of sugar so depending on how much Truvia equals sugar you would adjust accordingly. Hope that helps best I can do as do not use Truvia.
445226
We have done some baking with it. If the recipe calls for 1 cut of sugar, we substitute 1 cup of unsweetened apple sauce and then add the Stevia until we think it is sweet enough. We have not yet figured out how much Stevia to use to equal the sweetness of a cup of sugar in a given recipe. So far...we have done good using the taste method.
1249889
I too have been waiting to see recent reviews. Seem to be trending positive lately - and I note that one review commented: "... new FDA guidelines, they can't put whole stevia in this anymore, so it's just an "extract" which is much more bitter". While I cannot confirm that, it makes sense. I used to put 3 drops in a cup of coffee, and now am putting in 10, and to flavor yogurt, have had to similarly double/triple. I have not noticed the bad taste/bitter taste others noted.
1977428
I would have to say, I can not rely on just stevia to sweeten my coffee. But since most coffee creamers are sweet, I have no problem in that sense. But if ever I use it on plain coffee creamer, I seem to find myself adding some sugar. If you rely on just stevia, it will definitely turn bitter before you reach the desired sweet taste. But this is just my point of view.
1251302
I didn't try this with Stevia, however, my sugar isn't that fine either, so I guess it would work.
110214
I use 3 teaspoons in my coffee. You might use that as a guideline to answer that question.
1481793
Only stevia, and way too sweet for me with an aftertaste. If you prefer to adjust the sweetness yourself, best go with the unflavored and mix it with something else.
404335
You can by stevia in packets, unflavored or even in unflavored liquid to use in recipes. The flavor is only detectable if you use more than the 4 - 5 drops, so no, in my experience you do not get 288 servings. that amount of drops only takes away bitterness, but does not sweeten or flavor for my taste. I use between 12 and 20 drops, depending on my mood, for tea, or what I am sweetening. I like these drops for tea or smoothies, ... mostly for beverages. I use the powdered unflavored stevia for baking. I hope this is helpful to you. Oh, the expiration dates are far in the future of how long it takes me to consume the product. You can by stevia in packets, unflavored or even in unflavored liquid to use in recipes. The flavor is only detectable if you use more than the 4 - 5 drops, so no, in my experience you do not get 288 servings. that amount of drops only takes away bitterness, but does not sweeten or flavor for my taste. I use between 12 and 20 drops, depending on my mood, for tea, or what I am sweetening. I like these drops for tea or smoothies, ... mostly for beverages. I use the powdered unflavored stevia for baking. I hope this is helpful to you. Oh, the expiration dates are far in the future of how long... » Read More You can by stevia in packets, unflavored or even in unflavored liquid to use in recipes. The flavor is only detectable if you use more than the 4 - 5 drops, so no, in my experience you do not get 288 servings. that amount of drops only takes away bitterness, but does not sweeten or flavor for my taste. I use between 12 and 20 drops, depending on my mood, for tea, or what I am sweetening. I like these drops for tea or smoothies, ... mostly for beverages. I use the powdered unflavored stevia for baking. I hope this is helpful to you. Oh, the expiration dates are far in the future of how long it takes me to consume the product. « Show Less
1288651
This powder is so sweet, that a very small pinch would be, in my opinion, more than equal to a cup of sugar. I make a liquid solution at a ratio of 1 part powder to 5 parts water. I've only used 1 tsp of the powder thus far and have been sweetening my coffee for about two months now.
1977431
I like my hot tea sweet. At first, in an effort to get it as sweet as I wanted, I would use to much, making the tea bitter. Now I use five drops of the Stevia and a rounded !/8 teaspoon (Heaping half of the little pink spoon that comes with it) of powdered Sweet-n-low. Stevia is supposed to be the best of the 'natural' sweeteners, and Sweet-n-low is supposed to be the best of the 'artificial' sweeteners. Mostly it is a matter of personal taste. To me this is a good combination for my tea, and the addition of a spoon of honey really puts it over the top. Yumm.
257037
Not enough, I kept trying till I could get a flavor change. FOUND NONE. Hope this will help.
120605
This stevia is clear. I use it in my tea, coffee, and baking. When you use it for baking you need to find the right sweetness. I taste my batter to see if it is sweet enough.
812039
I like the liquid because I can put in a specific amount of sweetness. With th I brand there is a dropper. So if I add 5 drops to a beverage and I want it just a little sweeter I can add another 2 drops. There isn't that much control with the powder.
328701
The package says 1/32 teaspoon equals 1 teaspoon of sugar, BUT after using real sugar (Stevia) tastes way sweeter. I would use way less in coffee or any drink and go up as needed. You wont be sorry.
193954
Stevia is probably the best sweetener there is as far as health is concerned. It's all I'd use if I didn't dislike the aftertaste. If you're happy with it, you should definitely stick with it.