A Definitive Ranking of Every Once Upon a Coconut Flavor
We were not fans of the taste of coconut water—that is, until we had the pleasure of sipping on Once Upon a Coconut's tasty drinks.
Their coconut water just tastes better, harvested from trees in Bến Tre, Vietnam and naturally packed with electrolytes for a taste that's sweeter and more refreshing, without being overpowered by the sometimes woody flavors inherent in the competition.The brand was kind enough to send us each of their variety of drinks, which we've taste tested and ranked for you below.
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6. Premium Coconut Water + Watermelon
Firstly, we want to say that we enjoyed every drink in the Once Upon a Coconut lineup, but the Watermelon version was our least favorite because it doesn't pack the same punch as some of the other flavors. The taste of real watermelon juice is so light and delicate that we didn't find that it elevated the drink overall, though it was quite refreshing on a hot summer day.
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5. Pure Coconut Water
As folks who typically don't like coconut water, we started with this Pure Coconut Water can and were immediately won over. It was absolutely delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of salty electrolyte hydration that pushed it beyond tasting like coconutty water. We found it also made for a great base for mixed drinks, and that adding coffee concentrate made for a perfectly sweetened and extra rejuvenating morning brew.
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4. Premium Coconut Water + Blueberry
We would have never thought to combine coconut and blueberry ourselves, but this flavor just works. The addition of blueberry juice makes every sip more vibrant and juicy, without completely overwhelming the flavor of the coconut water, for something complex, bold and easy to sip.
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3. Sparkling Coconut Water + Energy
At first, Sparkling Coconut Water sound weird, but the added carbonation really adds a little extra to the natural flavor of coconut water to make it something special. Somehow, it was extra tangy, with a well-rounded flavor profile and just the right amount of bubbles. We certainly didn't mind the energy boost from 120 mg of green coffee bean caffeine, either.
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2. Premium Coconut Water + Pineapple
We can't say we were surprised that Premium Coconut Water + Pineapple was absolutely delicious. You truly can't go wrong with the classic flavors of a piña colada, and this drink combines the highest quality coconut water with real pineapple juice to achieve it in its purest form, with zero added junk.
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1. Premium Coconut Water + Chocolate
But as major sweet tooths, our No. 1 favorite flavor of Once Upon a Coconut has to be Chocolate. Thanks to the addition of alkalized cocoa, it tastes rich and indulgent, like a creamy cup of chocolate milk with a dash of coconut cream. We could sip on this forever, and we'll definitely be picking some up the next time we spot them at the store.
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