I have been using Skratch products for the last several years and have been pleased with the quality, taste, and its hydration ability. But I recently purchased a packet of Apple Cider flavored hydration sports drink mix. The taste was a mild cider flavor along with a heavy cinnamon flavor. The mix did not totally dissolve in water and consistently settled out to the bottom of my water bottle. This created a gritty consistency to the drink which scratches the throat when swallowed. Consequently, I don't recommend this flavor (if Skratch brings it back in the fall).