We're sad to hear that you did not enjoy the syrups, but we understand that we may not be for everybody and appreciate you giving us a try! It's true that you'd need to use a larger amount to achieve the same sweetness as other brands. This is because we use coconut sugar which is less sweet (and more expensive to justify our price) than cane sugar you find in other syrups. We'd just like to note this for anyone reading! Aside from it's health and environmental benefits, this syrup is a great option for those wanting added flavor from Whole Grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans and Pure Vanilla Extract, without it being as sweet as other syrups.