I have to say I don't mind the taste. My husband says it leaves an aftertaste but he says that about splenda, etc also.
It comes in liquid and powder and one bottle of either one holds about 300 servings! All it takes is a few drops to sweeten anything. I carry one in my purse for my ice tea when we eat out.
Dr. Andrew Weil recommends it over artificial sweeteners. I used to order it from Sunrider whose product is called Sunny Dew. However, theirs costs about $15 for a little bottle and you can buy a very large bottle at a health food store for about $10.
I try to stay away from anything artificial and they haven't proven that splenda is safe really either yet. It takes years to know if there are side effects to artificial things and by then millions have used them.
Anyway, for anyone who is diabetic or watching their calories, I'd recommend trying stevia.