To be honest, at first, I thought there was no way that I could adjust to the bitterness - but after sucking it up and soldiering through it enough times, my taste buds actually did adjust! Now, I don't taste the bitterness anymore, and I actually like and look forward to my Melts each morning! These little melts have made it possible to get off of the energy drinks that are so NOT good for anyone, and has allowed me to also stop drinking coffee - which upsets my stomach and digestive system. ...