Tried 8 versions of Coconut Water — significant quality range

Out of curiosity I tried 8 different versions of Coconut Water over a month, varying freshness of the base ingredient each time. The range was significant. Prepared over ice with care at the best end, the sustained focus was pronounced. At the worst end, genuinely mediocre.

The takeaway: the category isn't uniformly good. Getting to know what makes a version excellent versus average is worth the time. It made me a more intentional consumer rather than just grabbing whatever's available.