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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

OOBA Refreshing Hibiscus Drinks - Review & Giveaway

**Contest Closed**
I have to admit, I'm not an avid soda fan.  I drink it occasionally, but typically soda drinks burn my throat because they're so overly carbonated.  Plus, it's not all that good for you. If you're looking for a refreshing soda that is also healthy for your body, then you're in luck:  OOBA is your solution.

OOBA is an all-natural sparkling beverage infused with the pure extracts of hibiscus flower, more specifically the Hibiscus Sabdariffa species. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract has been clinically tested and has shown that to have significant health benefits which may include loweriing high blood pressure, lowering bad cholesterol and improving overall cardiovascular health.  This realization is not breaking news either.

For thousands of years in Ancient Egypt, China, India, Mexico and South America, this flower has been used for its healing properties. From the Egyptian Pharaohs to the Mayan Kings of South America, the Hibiscus Flower has been considered a source of health and well-being.
OOBA beverages contain 100% of the Daily Recommended Value of Vitamin C and are rich in antioxidants, which we all know keep us looking young.  The hibiscus drinks come in six different flavors, three of which we tried. The carbonation was perfect; I didn't have that burning sensation that I get with traditional sodas.  The flavors were tasty, too.  They're a perfect mesh of juice and soda all in one.

BUY IT!  OOBA is available at your local Whole Foods Market or Amazon.  Fill a basket for a friend this Valentine's Day!
WIN IT!  One of you will receive three flavors along with a t-shirt! (Size M-XL)

To Enter - Visit OOBA  and tell me which soda flavor you're dying to try and your t-shirt size. Try and choose a different soda flavor than the person's comment above you.

After this mandatory entry is completed, help yourself to extra entries:
  • Follow this blog publicly through google or tell me if you already do (+2 entries) 
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  • Tweet this message after you follow @PennyPinchingMa and @oobahibiscus on twitter (+1 entry per day):
#Win three flavors of OOBA healthy soda and a t-shirt! Great V-Day Gift! http://tinyurl.com/ygfe439 #Giveaway @pennypinchingma #BeMine
  • Add The Penny-Pinching Mama button and/or the Be Mine button to your blog, leave blog link (+3 entries for each button)
  • Enter any or all of my other giveaways, leave a separate comment for each giveaway entered (+1 entry each)
  • Blog about this giveaway with a link back to this post. You must have at least 25 followers (+10 entries)
No compensation was received for this review/giveaway post. Thanks to OOBA for sending three sodas for me to review and for offering a giveaway for my readers. Contest is open to US Residents and closes at Midnight EST on February 8th. The winner will be chosen using Random.org. Please leave your email address either in your comment or make sure it is listed on your profile page so that I have a way to contact you. See the giveaway rules located here before entering. GOOD LUCK!

321 comments:

  1. Their Hibiscus & Orange flavor sounds refreshing to me.

    I'd like an XL shirt.

    Nancy
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  8. The Hibiscus and Lime and Hibiscus and Pineapple sound delightful to me! :)

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  10. i'd like to try hibiscus and blackberry...and a tee size small

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  15. I'd like to try Hibiscus & Lime! Sounds yummy!!

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  22. I'd like to try the Hibiscus & Blackberry. Large tee. Thanks!

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  23. I just read where hibiscus helped lower blood pressure. Its hard to pick one flavor, I would like to try either the hibiscus and blackberry or hibiscus and pineapple.

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  25. I would like to try Ooba's Hibiscus & Vanilla!!
    Size L t-shirt!

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  31. I would love the OOBA Hibiscus & Lime
    When I was in language school in Mexico I drank fresh Hibiscus with squeezed lime everyday so I am excited to try this

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  35. I would like to try OOBA Hibiscus & Orange

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  36. I follow via google friend connect already

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  37. continued from last post sorry subscribe by email velvethubler@yahoo.com

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  39. I'd like to try the Hibiscus and Vanilla flavor. My tshirt size is medium. Thanks!

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  42. I'm an email subscriber.
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  47. OOBA Hibiscus & Pineapple


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  48. would love to try the Hibiscus and Lime
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  51. I'd like to try the OOBA Hibiscus & Pineapple soda.

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  59. Yummy, i would try the Hibiscus and Lime flavor! Thanks for the entry!

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  65. Would love to try the OOBA Hibiscus & Vanilla flavor

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  75. Hibiscus and Pineapple and size of shirt would be a xl

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  78. Hibiscus and Orange flavor sounds nice.

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  80. I follow you and @oobahibiscus and I tweeted!

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  87. I would like to try the hibiscus & orange and the hibiscus & vanilla. I would like a size large tshirt

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  97. I would love to try the OOBA Hibiscus & Blackberry and size medium in the t-shirt.
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  98. I am a follower.
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  99. #1, I am a subscriber by email.
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  105. I want to try the OOBA Hibiscus. My T-Shirt size is Large.

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  121. Hibiscus & Orange flavor
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  122. like to try the Hibiscus and Vanilla large tee
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  125. OOBA Hibiscus & Orange Size Large
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  128. I like the Hibiscus and Lime flavor. Size=Large.

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  129. I like the Hibiscus and Lime flavor. Size=Large.

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  130. I want to try the OOBA Hibiscus & Vanilla flavor, size XS or Small
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  134. I'd like to try Hibiscus & Lime, sounds like it would be tart! I'd need a size large.

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  141. Hibiscus & Orange sounds really good. Size XL.

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  144. Hibiscus and Blackberry. Shirt Size XL.

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  147. Hibiscus & Vanilla (I love anything vanilla!) and a size L please.

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  163. i would love to try it with vanilla! i am a size medium (small, really)

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  167. I'd love to try this flavor - Hibiscus & Blackberry.
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