What People are saying about ZICO!

ZICO is “the perfect, natural beverage to replenish and re-hydrate.”

Jennifer Lobo, co-owner of Bikram Yoga, New York.

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“I first drank Zico after a Bikram class in NYC. I am an athlete who's always looking for a good way to rehydrate. I found Zico to be better than Gatorade, Powerade, and even better than pure water.”

Chris - Virginia

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“I live in NYC and tried other coconut waters and Zico–I prefer Zico. The flavors, mango and passion fruit are more. The natural flavor is my favorite drink after a workout or run. And the name and package is cool… my vote goes for Zico.”

Antonio - New York

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“I am in love with your product…. I am a masters swimmer in NYC and this drink has helped me get away from drinking coffee. Mike Woods (Fox 5 Good Day NY) was in my neighborhood on Wed and he promoted your drink on air, too! Congrats! I am spreading the word and will be re-ordering soon. Love the Natural & Mango the best!”

Ginger – New York

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“Just a note to thank you for introducing Zico. One of my friends is a gym and fitness addict so we waved a Zico near her and had her try one. Instant attraction! And lots of "wow" factor attention. And, frankly, I liked having them in the fridge. They catch the eye and remind me how great they are. My favorite is the orange peel and passionfruit flavor.”

Geoff - New York

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“I absolutely LOVE it! I think that the mango and passion fuit/orange peel are the perfect balance of flavoring. It's difficult to find good dietary sources of potassium (even vitamin supplements only provide 2-3% RDA) too, so I was glad to find your product.”

Jessica – New York

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“Had an interesting Zico experience today - an instantaneous cure of leg cramps. I've had leg cramps often at night. Usually it's after I've done some running during the day. Also I know from experience that if I eat a banana every day I don't get cramps - possibly it's the potassium. This time I hadn't had a banana for about three days. So I started for downstairs to get a banana - hanging onto the railing because I could hardly walk. Then I thought of the potassium in Zico. Fortunately there was one in the kitchen fridge, so I gulped it down. It's hard to believe - within 60 seconds the cramp was gone, and never came back!”

Don – Pittsburgh

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“It's your biggest ZICO fan again. I just cycled the Harlem Valley Rails Trails ride on Sunday up in Millerton & was delighted to see you sponsored a biking event! I drank myself silly -- I actually think it's one of the reasons I rode so well despite the heat & humidity -- then took a couple extra cartons for the ride home. There were lots of positive comments about zico from the crowd.”

Judy - New York

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“One day this past Summer, I was in the studio. There was no air conditioning and it was a brutally hot, sweltering day. I found myself craving something cold to drink. I opened the fridge and the colorful container of Zico caught my eye. 'Mango' it said. I figured I'd give it a try, and my thirst was immediately assuaged. It was so refreshing, and I really liked the taste. I read the ingredients and saw that it was healthy, too, which made me very happy.

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Now I've become hooked on Zico and drink 3 - 4 a day! I like the small containers because then I don't feel full and they stay cold until I finish them. I feel good after I drink it, too, as though it gives me a little pep in my step.”

Mie - New York

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“I’ve been doing Bikram for 7 years now and have been teaching it for 5 years. Between practicing everyday and teaching 12 to 14 classes a week my body is beat. I drink ZICO after every class and it the result I feel after drinking just one zico is phenomenal! Re-energized, revitalized and put back on an even keel. The taste of this incredible coconut water is unbelievably delicious!”

Johnnie, New York

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“I am a HUGE fan of zico - we've been carrying it for over a year and i tell EVERYONE about the wonders of coconut water and the particular goodness of zico (i've tried many brands). I'm out in LA on business and one of the first things i did here is buy 2 cases of zico for my daughter (it's what i give her in her bottle at night instead of milk). In fact, zico was the first thing she had at 6 mos. old after having nothing but breast milk!

Schuyler – New York

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“I think this is a fantastic product that would really take off in the Northwest region of the United States. A great healthy alternative choice to the unhealthy energy drinks up here.”

Todd – Boston

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“I bought some to try at The Fresh Market in Greensboro, NC. Now I can't stop drinking it!”

David – Greensboro, NC

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“Zico is fantastic! Thanks for bringing such a great product to market.”

David – New York

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“DEEEEEEEELICIOUS!!!!”

Bradley – New York

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“I work in 100 plus heat this time of year as a builder. Sweating buckets even with the help of sport drinks left me with severe leg cramps one day. It took me a weekend to recooperate though I am usually very tolerent of our weather extremes. A local health food store in town suggested ZICO as a supplement to my fluid replacement. I not only have felt the protection of this mysterious, wonderful fluid but also feel the benefits of energy enhancement. Keep making this stuff-it's a life saver.”

Jim – Butte County

“I was hooked since the first sip. my sister loved it too. it is delicious.”

Rebecca

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“On a trip to NYC I recently discovered Zico after a particularly grueling class at Bikram Yoga NYC (upper west side). I immediately thought, wow, I love this product! It's natural, refreshing tastes awesome, and most importantly I found it helped my recovery.”

Ryan – Tampa, Florida

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“I herd about zico through first magazine. I found a health store in New Hampshire that carried them and haven't put them down.”

Kathleen – New Hampshire

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“Just wanted to let you know that your product is great. I look forward to seeing it in every supermarket across the country.”

Kathryn

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“When I first tasted the product I thought yuck...it wasn't chilled. But hey, most everything you eat or drink that is good for you doesn't taste great. I finally got a chilled one and it was much better. It really grows on you. I'm so glad you mentioned the leg and other cramps. I thought I was crazy. The muscles in my legs were killing me and after three days of drinking ZICO they felt better. That was the reason I started my mother on it”

Susan

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“I just wanted to say that Zico is the shit!!! If I wasn't starting another business today, I would write up a plan to distribute your product all over the Northwest.”

Rich

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“I recently went to las vegas..i worked out at the mgm grand hotel and they had this drink..oh my god.. its soooooooooooo good and tasty! where can i get it here in wisconsin? or mn?”

Sonia - Wisconsin

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“Wow! Rejuvenate me! Loved it after hiking up Tuckerman's Ravine, never skied so well!”

Stella

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“Thanks so much for making ZICO! Everyone loves Zico after class. It’s completely rehydrating and delicious. Some of our customers like it so much they buy cases.”

Darius Funky Door Yoga, San Francisco

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“I've been drinking ZICO a lot. The first couple times, I thought it tasted a little unusual, but now I actually like the way it tastes. And unlike the other sports drinks I have, I'll grab the Zico to drink with meals and snacks too. Again, I'm very grateful that you're giving me the opportunity to use your product.”

Jesse

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Don't assume it's going to be some super sugery sweet taste. Drink one after working out and you'll fall in love with them. You'll never drink another gatorade.

Epsilon

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THIS ZICO COCONUT WATER IS THE MOST REFRESHING DRINKS I HAVE EVER TASTED , IT HAS TO BE ICE COLD TO GET THE FULL EFFECTS OF THIS AWESOME DRINK , BETTER THAN A CIGARETTE AFTER SEX, THIS DRINK PROVIDES A HEALTHY TOUCH TO YOUR SYSTEM. FOR ALL YOU COCONUT LOVERS OUT THERE THIS STUFF IS IT!!!!!

E. Koenig (OHIO)

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Oh man, I love it. After any physical activity, the first thing I think about and drink is ZICO. It is so refreshing and rejuvenating. I would recommend this to anybody who is in sports or just add little good vodka to sip and relax.

Buenos Aires (Chicago, IL USA)

i love young coconut water (and flesh), and wish i could get it straight from the coconut, but unfortunately that is not possible. i think the flavor of zico is very similar to the fresh flavor-- i can't get enough of this drink and have quite a few a day. i really enjoy it and do not think it is an acquired taste at all.

Rebecca (so cal, usa)

I love this drink. It tastes natural and not tinny like the ones packed in cans. My favorite is the natural but I do like the flavors and try to keep all of the flavors on hand for myself and guests. One more reason is that I have tried to stay away from sodas and this is very low in calories.

B. Smith, Rhode Island

Everyone in my family loves this drink! We use it in smoothies and health drinks. We use it as it is and we use it as a base in other blendered drinks. We think it is fantastic any way we've used it. Its flavor is very subtle and nice - not sweet, not salty, unique to itself and not at all overpowering when used with other flavors. We have only used it in "natural flavor" and really like it a lot. If the health claims for it are at all true, then it is a wonderful product. We like to use it with a little fruit juice, too, with kids so you get the health benefits but not so much of the sugar from fruit juice. It's delicious on its own but with juice or whey powder or yogurt and fruit - whatever you like - added. To those few reviewers who made such negative statements: what in the world were YOU drinking? Not this, that's for sure! It's great stuff....we're glad Zico makes this available.

"booksandcookies" (Charleston, IL USA)

I ordered one case of 12 and we used it up right away. Amazon was out of the item when I wanted to reorder and I had to wait a few days for re-stocking. Then, I ordered two more cases. Very good taste. Small packaging fits very nicely in refrigerator.

Margarita - Rutherford, NJ

Nature's own soda pop and great for athletes' too

Crisp when chilled and refreshing without synthetic flavorings or added sucrose, Zico is the packaged beverage my yard men prefer. The smart-paper carton packaging created less bulk waste than canned drinks, and nature's own engineering packs this fruit punch with five electrolytes, the most overtly critical of which is potassium. I didn't think I would like this product but bought it because I cannot quite manage the full-time taste for spring water and herbal tea my yoga regime suggests. VERY helpful for those weaning themselves off alcohol and conventional mystery soda-pop.

Jennifer – New York

Convenient & good tasting

I found this product to be high on convenience and taste. My entire family enjoys this super-hydrating drink. Zico is natural and has no extra added sugar. Great drink for people following an alkaline diet.

Alkaline Grandma

Coconut Water - Better than any sport drink

This is a great way to replenish your body with electrolytes after being ill or just on a daily basis. It is delicious and refreshing.

Best served cold!

Amanda - Roanoke, Virginia

Nothing Better!

I must be some kind of freak because I wouldn't think that this is an acquired taste at all. It is so clean and refreshing, just the most simple taste ever! I do prefer it ice-cold, but right off the shelf isn't insufferable. When I was young, my siblings and I would fight to get to drink right out of the coconuts mom would bring home from the store. Pushing the straw into this box is MUCH easier than hammering a nail into the coconut's eye!

aThreeBoyMom – California

I've had fresh coconuts from every continent they grow on, and as it doesn't taste as good as a fresh one, it is hands down the best packaged coco water I or my wife have ever had (we have tried at least a dozen different packaged ones). They go down too quick for the price; maybe 3-4 good swallows when your thirsty.

Michael

During my extensive travels in Mexico and Central America, many times I have had the opportunity to drink coconut water straight from nuts fresh off the tree (with the end chopped off using a machete and straw inserted). While clearly not as fresh as straight from a nut, when I first drank the Zico product I was pleasantly surprised how genuine the taste was. Since I can't always be in a tropical location where the nuts are right from the tree, this is the best alternative I have found. Yes, coconut water is a bit of an acquired taste, but this has become my beverage of choice when needing fluid replacement, or just a downright fine drink. Much better than many so-called 'sports drinks'.

Robert

I have tried most varieties of Coconut water and this one is by far the best. My wife is the pickiest person I know and even she loved them. I know they are slightly expensive. But when you wife is Pregnant and wants Coconut water you had better get her the best.

Vijay

I bought the natural flavor. Didn't find it very palatable the first time. But the next time was much better and now I am hooked on to it! An acquired taste, indeed! The 11-ounce is difficult to down in one go, though.

SN, Austin, TX

This product is great! Very refreshing. It tastes just like you are drinking it straight from a young coconut. It doesn't have any added sugar & it's only 60 calories a serving. I just wish it were cheaper....

J. – PA

The reviewers who say this is an acquired taste are correct. Most folks don't grow up drinking lovely coconut water, chilled, right out of the coconut shell. And that's a pity, because on a hot day, that does the trick better than soda or any other juice.

Zico, while not being exactly like the real and unprocessed thing, is quite close. It's refreshing chilled, and it doesn't have the ton of sugar some brands add. (If you like it sweet, add your own Splenda and get sweetness without the extra calories most Americans like me don't need.) But honestly, it's good to go as is.

I find it goes nicely with Thai foods, natural eats, and by itself after some sweaty work. Lovely. And good for the blood pressure.

Now, can amazon get some more in stock please. I really need a couple more cases!

Mir - North Miami Beach, FL

Excellent. One of the few food items I've found on here that I think I'll buy again. Remember that it's best chilled/ice cold, if you're ever gonna sample it. Not so good when not so cold, great when actually cold. Very refreshing feel either way, though, after you've had a drink.

Internet Expert - California, MO

As a breastfeeding mother, I find myself constantly feeling dehydrated. I absolutely love this product! It was refreshing and tasty without being cloyingly sweet. I wish it came in larger containers, though. Nothing I have found locally can compare. Every other coconut drink has tons of sugar and not much flavor beyond sweet. Buy Zico now!!

K. - Daly City, CA

Zico Coconut water tastes as natural as it is from a coconut. If you never had coconut water before I would suggest drinking one before buying a pack of 12. Some people may say it's an aquire taste, but I think most importantly it all depends on what culture you were raised. I started drinking coconut water ever since I was a baby. It's very healthy and low in sugar. Currently I give it to my [...] son as part of his snack instead of the high sugar content of orange juice or other juices.

W. Chen - Springfield, PA

If you have ever had trouble with leg cramps, be sure to drink Zico. It will relieve your cramps almost instantly probably because it is so high in potassium. I have recommended it to others and it always works.

Pat

I personally like the taste of this product, but I can see that others may not. The taste is unusual, with natural tones.

I definitely like the packaging. Standard aluminum cans often start to look pretty bad from rubbing on each other for a long time, but a box of Zico survived a 2-week road trip that included some nasty dirt roads just fine.

Sergey - San Diego, CA

I found this product in the store and the packaging caught my attention. I love everything it has to offer. I tried one sip and I fell in love. It quenches your thirst much better than water and has a subtle, appealing taste. I can't believe anyone could complain about the taste.

I live with chronic pain and there are days that I can't get out of bed and I drink and eat nothing all day. I now have this product to enjoy along with the benefits it offers. I am addicted and plan to always have this product on hand.

Dianne - Boonton Twsp, NJ

The very best tasting coconut water that I have ever tasted. Refreshing and an excellent hydrator. Good warm or cold.

Mark - Scituate, MA

I use coconut water instead of water to make rice for a slightly sweet, nutty flavored rice. It's also nice in mixed drinks and just as a carry along drink when I go to work.

D. Evans - Kennesaw, GA

I bought this product because I was looking for something else to give my preschooler in his lunch to drink besides juice or milk. This seems to fit the bill-- it's quite refreshing on a hot day without adding too much sugar to his diet, and no processed sugar at all! He likes it more than the water or milk, and it gives him some electrolytes and potassium for energy replenishment. I think the plain is best, followed closely by the mango, but I'd steer clear of the passion fruit flavor-- personal preference but it tastes rather bitter to me. Get a 12 pack of the others, though, you'll go through them quickly. Amazon has the best price I can find so far, especially with free shipping.

Siehomme - Los Angeles, CA

Coconut water is an ideal natural rehydration solution -- much less sodium than many commercial sports-drinks, and plenty of potassium to keep the electrolyte levels humming.

Zico has done an excellent job of packaging pure coconut water in convenient, ready to use packs. 11oz is perhaps a bit more than one would expect to get from a single coconut (so seems like a very generous size to those of us who are used to getting coconut water from the source!). The flavors are quite subtle, so much so that they seem unneccessary -- my favorite, by far, is the plain.

excellent packaging for an essentiatial rehydration solution, August 5, 2006

Deats - Washington DC

This is the best coco water i have ever tasted. it was delivered quickly.

Lisa – Chicago

If you're ever in the islands and have an opportunity to cut the top off of a fresh coconut and stick in a straw, it will taste exactly like this product. It's great! To me, it's a very subtle taste, but enjoyable -- like a little vacation in a box.

David - Coopersburg, PA

I love everything about coconuts, so I love this product. I drink it after working out, and gives me the energy to keep my day going. It taste exactly like green coconut water, so if you never tasted young coconut water, I suggest you do before you buy a case. Is an acquired taste, and people tend to think it should be sweeter than this. I truly loved this drink!

Sonia - Fredericksburg, VA

My doctor recommended that I up my potassium intake a number of years ago. I first tried Zico when I was in Costco and there were representatives of the company giving out samples and selling it. Zico water is tasty, refreshing and most of all contains more potassium than a medium sized banana! I've tried all the flavors, but prefer the original / plain the best! I just wish the price would come down. $1.75 per container when purchased in quantity (3 cases) is VERY high compared to other beverages on the market.

Adrienne - Bergen County, New Jersey

Wonderful for rehydration, especially on hot days! Not too sweet with a delicious, light taste.

Jo

I drink this product after hot Yoga and immediately feel balanced again.

Susan - Baltimore , MD

This is the best way to get coconut water unless you have direct access to fresh, green coconuts. Tastes great. I prefer to use a straw to drink from the box. There's no jelly included, only the liquid coconut water. They are not cheap, but I buy from Amazon since our grocery stores don't sell coconut water. Some people don't like the taste of coconut water, but this brand is great if you do.

Homemaker - Greenfield, WI

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