I always prefer to use glass bottle to carry drinking water. I brought this because I needed to use a light weight bottle for an overseas trip in a tropical country where I had to drink plenty of water. It is great - no plastic smell, very light weight, the bottle is as clear as glass. I am glad with it & therefore I have brought another one as a gift to my close friend who also likes to travel a lot.I have only used this to carry water, not any others such as tea, juice nor soft drinks. Therefore, this reviews is based on having clear water in the Eva Solo drinking bottle only.