PureVia All Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener is good to use to sweeten both cold and hot beverages. You don't need to use much because if you do it will have a bitter aftertaste. I also tried it sprinkled on my grapefruit, just to experiment with the taste. I did not care for that at all but, then again, I do not typically sprinkle sugar on my fruit. I am not really sure I would use it as a sugar substitute in baking recipes but, I might try it for a recipe just calling for a hint of sweetness. for a sugar substitute, PureVia is one of the better options as far as taste.