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The first pink coconut water to hit store shelves in the U.S., Harmless Harvest is our pick for the best organic coconut water. Consider it an all-purpose coconut water: great for drinking after a workout, mixing into your favorite smoothie, or using to braise a Vietnamese pork dinner.īUY IT: Zola Original Coconut Water, $55 for 12 (1-liter) tetra-paks at Amazon Our Favorite Organic Coconut Water: Harmless Harvest

Zola, however, has a wonderful tropical aroma-smelling as if someone in the next room had just ripped open a bag of dried coconut. Don't take that to heart though, since the clearest coconut water we tasted was also the most foul smelling-the biggest turnoff of all. The color is clear with a slight cloudiness, which is important to note since many of our samples were a swampy yellow color (not necessarily a bad thing nutritionally, but not particularly appetizing either). Made with coconuts from Thailand, Zola hits the tongue with a faint vanilla malt flavor and then finishes with a lemony zing.

Zola, however, hit all three points in harmony. Others veered too far into sour territory-not refreshing. Some of the coconut waters we tasted were too sweet, giving them an artificial vibe. It's naturally salty, naturally sweet, and also naturally sour. The Latest Add-In We're Stirring Into Iced Coffee The Best Coconut Water Brand: ZolaĬoconut water needs to strike a delicate balance.