The packaging is wicked! This is a really good price as well. I spent time researching and reading reviews. I want to put on some weight and within a week, I have put on a few pounds. I did try mixing in a coffee mug which didn't go down well, there were lumps, but I quite like them... I also tried using my blender cup (Blend Active 600ml) to hand mix, this didn't mix well either. Now I just add the mix to my smoothies in the morning, this mixes better. The banana flavour tastes like nesquik. It has a slight after taste but nothing too drastic. I have a very sweet tooth and usually mix peanut butter and honey into my smoothies, I noticed I didn't need these when using protein works, it acts like a sweetener. It also fill me up! I only use one scoop, and if I miss my smoothie day I add two scoops the next. I have tried three scoops and found this to be really sweet! So I am guessing its down to the individual tastebuds. I am glad I came across this product, I will definitely be buying more! Read more