The smell is very strong at first. It reminds me of that Mucinex powder. However, the taste is very similar to that of Sunny-D. There is some tang to it, but it’s pretty refreshing. The mixture can be easily shaken/stirred into any form of water. The coloring becomes a very bright orange, which I wasn’t expecting. When mixed well, not much residue is left, so there’s easy cleanup. The tabs are also very easy to open.