Crystal Light Drink Mix, 10 Quarts, Mango

Crystal Light Drink Mix, Mango (10 quarts, 1.85 oz canister) sits on the beverage aisle among powdered drink mixes and instant iced tea packets — often shelved near other pitcher mixes, powdered lemonade, and low‑calorie sweetener displays. Shoppers spot it next to brand siblings (other Crystal Light flavors), generic powdered teas, and on‑the‑go hydration mixes. It suits quick grocery runs for families and individuals seeking a low‑calorie alternative: toss a packet into a pitcher for backyard BBQs, pack a chilled bottle for road trips, or make a sugar‑free option for school lunches and office desks. The brand positions itself as a convenient, calorie‑conscious choice with broad mainstream appeal — marketed toward adults who want sweet flavor without sugar, parents seeking child‑friendly flavors, and nostalgic consumers who grew up with powdered mixes. Packaging emphasizes health halos like “zero grams of sugar,” “5 calories per serving,” and “made with real green tea,” while also promoting being “naturally flavored”; there is no organic certification and the ingredient list includes artificial colors and intense sweeteners (warning for phenylketonurics is present). In processing context: this is an industrially manufactured powdered beverage mix with multiple additives and high processing. Sensory details: the fine, free‑flowing powder dissolves into water to yield a clear, brightly colored mango‑peach tea with a light tea bitterness subdued by sweetener; mouthfeel is thin, cold, and brisk rather than full-bodied. Rituals include tearing open a packet or measuring from the canister, stirring into 8 cups of water, chilling, and serving over ice from a pitcher — easy, fast, and designed for sharing.