Zico Pure Coconut Water, Natural Flavor, 11-Ounce Units (Pack of 12)

It and the others all the same ingredients, why pay more.. Vita Coco Coconut Water is cheaper... thats why I subscribe to theirs.. as well they have flavors as well as just coconut water.. great for mixes.. thats my 2 cents.. Most likely same mfg anyways.

In my experience, these drinks taste great when they're fresh. I ordered 2 boxes from Amazon, however, and both were closing in on their 'best before' dates. They tasted stale, and I'm reluctant to buy more until I'm reassured that they'll be fresh.

Since I don't get to the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, or any other tropical place where coconuts roam freely, I was so thrilled to find that our little general store here in rural Vermont sells Zico! After all, our town boasts only 1,200 residents, so this was quite a surprise! Even though it's expensive, I usually pay $1-2 per coconut with a straw when we travel in those tropical places. And I didn't have to buy airfare or a cruise to pick up my Zico at the store today! I'm paying $2.19 per container and hope maybe I can find some place to buy it at wholesale without having to buy a whole truckload! I know I'd drink that much in my lifetime, but my refrigerator won't allow me to try. The nutritional benefits of coconut water are excellent, and any time we've traveled with a driver on some Caribbean island, he always stops by a stand where they sell coconuts. I was told by a driver years ago that coconut water is the purest drink in the world, and of course he's right! What I didn't know was how many electrolytes and other good things are in that one drink. I highly recommend it. If you haven't had it before, it could be an acquired taste. But it has a hint of sweetness and served chilled it's wonderfully refreshing. I haven't tried the flavored varieties, but I like it so much just the way it is that I don't think I'll chance it right now. And I haven't tried mixing it with anything as suggested in the recipe link on their website. I might just do that! Jan

I was expecting this to taste like what you would get if you cracked open a coconut and stuck a straw in it. It definitely does not taste like that. However, Zico has grown on me, and it is really refreshing on a hot day.

I do not necessarily love the taste of this product & I have never before had coconut water....I recently read the Body Ecology Diet book & wanted to try the coconut water kefir. I bought young green coconuts, but they were all rotten (my lack of purchasing experience..) & decided it was just about as economical & far less hassle to buy the coconut water. After reading lots of reviews, I chose Zico.
I then kefired the coconut water using the probiotics from BE & using that method..(one pkt of kefir starter to approx 1 qt coconut water, in a wide mouth Ball jar w/lid, sitting in my cupboard 3-4 days, then refrigerated & used within 1 wk.).
When I drink it, I drink approx 8 oz w/a packet of Sweetleaf stevia or 2 & a little pomegrante juice & although I am not in love w/the taste, I do find it gives me lots of energy all day & I actually crave it the morning.
As a stay at home homeschooling mom, I love the energy boost & general good feeling I get from it.
I will purchase it again & again, happily.

to update-the 2nd time I kefired the coconut water, I used 1 pkt of kefir starter & 1 of Essential duo, both from Body Ecology & 2 qts (approx) of the water & let it ferment for slightly less time & it ACTUALLY TASTES GOOD by itself, cold from the refrigerator. ( I am still fermenting it in my cupboard, then refrigerating as above..). The pleasing taste is a welcome change of events!!