Simple Truth Organic – Cucumber Melon

I was excited to find this one—cucumber and melon sounds like an intriguing combination. Very summery. I wish that was my summary. But no… this one is foul. It’s run afoul of the law. The law of flavor. As the man said, what went wrong? Still, there’s a couple of positives. I like the can design a lot—this is that Kroger brand, their fake “health food” line—but they made an attractive can, one of the tall, thin ones—and there’s a nice, fruity, veggie graphic, and it’s all three shades of green—one so light it’s almost white. Also, I was really excited to see that someone attempted cucumber—which, to me, is a great idea for a water. Now if someone would make just cucumber—I hope someone tries that! The problem, here, for me, is the melon part. And that’s because it’s honeydew melon. Being green, I guess that made sense with the cucumber—and the fact that I can identify it is impressive—but it’s overpowering. I can’t taste the cucumber at all. I know some people love honeydew melon. I know… what a name! It sounds like what you’d feast on in Heaven. I think they gave that melon such a sweet name because, as a melon, it’s kind of lame. You know when there’s a fruit salad or a buffet? What’s the worst part, generally (besides those huge, flavorless, genetically modified grapes)? It’s the honeydew melon! No one wants to touch it. But there might be someone who loves it—and if so—this is your water! Don’t let the cucumber scare you away. They should have called this one “honeydew.” Then I’d know to leave it on the shelf. No, I’d probably try it anyway. Just because that name keeps making lofty promises.

No. 114 – 7.31.25