The folks at ZICO Coconut Water recently contacted me asking if I would try their product and write up a ZICO Coconut Water review. I tried coconut water once before, probably about two years ago, and was not impressed. I don’t remember which brand I drank, but I know it was not ZICO Coconut Water. Lately ZICO Coconut Water is the brand I’ve been seeing everywhere, including at Trader Joe’s, so I decided to give coconut water another try.
ZICO Coconut Water Review
I was sent the natural (plain) flavor along with the new flavor – chocolate. Believe it or not a latte flavor is slated to come out soon as well. During my ZICO Coconut Water review I drank the ZICO Coconut Water over ice, and found the dilution helped the drink last longer and also mellowed the taste a bit. In fact the taste wasn’t very strong.
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I found the drink to be very refreshing. I naturally do like coconut so I found the taste palatable too. The chocolate flavor reminded me of drinking chocolate soy milk. It was thinner in consistency, but had a similar distinct cocoa flavor. Needless to say my sample bottles were drank rather quickly!
Coconut water in general, including ZICO Coconut Water, is touted for it’s high potassium count (more than a banana) and for it’s electrolytes, which help replenish and rehydrate the body following rigorous activities such as running and power yoga. I tried the drinks both after exercise and just alone.
During my ZICO Coconut Water review didn’t notice any physical difference in my body besides simply feeling my thirst quenched, similar to sipping a sports drink. The only drawback to ZICO Coconut Water is from what I’ve seen locally even a small individual bottle sells for $2 to $3 each. The price is a bit steep for my everyday needs.
Disclosure: I am not compensated for product reviews, unless otherwise stated. I was given a free sample of the product in exchange for writing a ZICO Coconut Water review. All opinions and thoughts here are my own. Some links within this post are affiliate links.
Meandering Matt says
September 19, 2012 at 7:29 AMI’d love to try Zico because I’m a cyclist and am always looking for different ways to hydrate better. I struggle a lot with hydration because I sweat a lot. I’ve tried coconut water in the past and love the flavor.
mattschmunk at gmail dot com
Kim @livingdomestically says
September 19, 2012 at 7:30 AMI follow you on twitter! I would love to try zico! I love coconut water!
Meandering Matt says
September 19, 2012 at 7:31 AMFollowing you on twitter. matt0701
mattschmunk at gmail dot com
Meandering Matt says
September 19, 2012 at 7:32 AMTweeted.
Faith @ The Cheap Girl's Guide to Chic says
September 19, 2012 at 8:58 AMI’ve only tried coconut water once, and I wasn’t the biggest fan. I’d love to try ZICO though – I hear wonderful things about their chocolate flavor!
Jessica B. says
September 19, 2012 at 10:27 AMI follow you on twitter!
Jessica B. says
September 19, 2012 at 10:28 AMI had Zico at a spaghetti dinner before the Cleveland Marathon (even thought I wasn’t running). I am not a fan of coconut stuff at all but I loved Zico!
Jessica B. says
September 19, 2012 at 10:29 AMI tweeted!
katrina says
September 19, 2012 at 2:47 PMI have never tried it but I have heard such great things!
Jennifer says
September 20, 2012 at 9:22 AMI would love to try Zico bccause I am always looking for new ways to stay hydrated!
Sarah @ Cooker Girl says
September 20, 2012 at 12:14 PMI follow you on Twitter!
Sarah @ Cooker Girl says
September 20, 2012 at 12:17 PMI really like coconut water, it’s so refreshing! I rarely drink it because of the price so I love to grab some when they go on sale.
Sarah @ Cooker Girl says
September 20, 2012 at 12:20 PMI tweeted!
Becca says
September 20, 2012 at 1:47 PMHolly! This is awesome! My new favorite thing to do is drink coconut water during my yoga practice (especially if it’s a tough/hot practice).
Julie says
September 21, 2012 at 10:44 AMOkay I really hope I win this! I love coconut water because it makes me feel good and it’s a great substitute for more artificial recovery drinks.
Julie says
September 21, 2012 at 10:44 AMI follow you!
Julie says
September 21, 2012 at 10:46 AMTweet, tweet!
Jen @ Why CLE? says
September 22, 2012 at 5:54 AMI’ve never tried coconut water and it sounds tasty and healthy!
Jen @ Why CLE? says
September 22, 2012 at 5:54 AMI follow you on Twitter.
Jen @ Why CLE? says
September 22, 2012 at 5:54 AMTweeted!
Kimberly @ Healthy Strides says
September 23, 2012 at 7:19 PMI’ve tried coconut water once but it was a flavored one, and I didn’t really like it. Would love to give it another shot.
Kimberly @ Healthy Strides says
September 23, 2012 at 7:19 PMI follow you.
Renata says
September 24, 2012 at 10:46 PMI’ve never tried coconut water and would love to give Zico a taste for a healthy hydration alternative to energize me for my afternoon runs!
Renata says
September 24, 2012 at 10:48 PMFollowing you on Twitter -@serene_streams!
Renata says
September 24, 2012 at 10:49 PMI tweeted too! Thank you so much as Zico sounds wonderful!
Ray says
September 24, 2012 at 10:51 PMI would enjoy taking Zico to the gym with me when I workout to quench my thirst and replace energy electrolytes!
Thanks!
Georgiana says
September 25, 2012 at 7:26 AMI love coconut water for its hydration benefits and electrolytes replacement! Would love to taste Zico as well! Mmmm! 🙂
Ttrockwood says
September 29, 2012 at 10:05 PMHavent tried the chocolate yet- sounds like an awesome post workout treat!!