The Inspirations Behind Clearly Coconut's Organic, Low Sugar Brewed Coconut Water
The journey towards developing our Brewed Coconut Water has been a long one, and it would be remiss of us not to share that journey with you. In developing this low sugar, low calorie alternative to traditional coconut water, Clearly Coconut has taken many inspirations from drinks around the world and across the spectrum of taste and style.
Inspirations from Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia
Dave, co-founder, has been a genuine fan of coconut water since his time traveling for work in the 90s and 2000’s. Through work trips to Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, he was introduced to the best coconuts in the world and enjoyed a variety of different dishes it was paired with. One thing that always stuck with him, though, was the sweetness. While traditional coconut water’s sweetness made it a great treat, it still stuck on the palette when served by itself and often needed to be paired with something equally as powerful in terms of flavor. While he knew that it was a healthy alternative to other fruit juices, he always wondered if there was a way to naturally reduce that sweetness while keeping the tropical coconut flavor that made it so popular and enjoyable in the first place.
The Cold Brew Process - Brewing for Pure Flavor
When Dave got into the brewing process, he quickly learned about alternative beverages, and specifically brewed drinks that weren’t alcoholic. Flash forward a few years, and Dave and the team at Clearly Coconut finally got the chance to put that project in motion, especially after learning that it can be developed more sustainably and at a lower cost than other coconut waters. The idea was to make coconut water with low sugar content that was easy to drink but still captured that traditional flavor from real coconuts. Something drinkable after an exercise routine, or as a mid-day drink paired with your favorite dishes. Developing a new style of coconut water would be tough, as the competition had already solidified what a coconut water tasted like.
But eventually, the team experimented with and developed a way to steep dried coconut flakes with hot water to create a true-tasting coconut water. It was everything they had been looking for -- a low sugar, low calorie, less sweet, and highly enjoyable drink.
This is a process and product we’ve been refining for the last three years, and we’re beyond excited to show off the finished product. Whether you’re looking for a drink to enjoy on the beach, pair with light meals, or to enjoy before or after a workout, Clearly Coconut provides a great-tasting and highly drinkable experience you’ll want to come back to again and again.
Where to Try and Buy Clearly Coconut
If you live in Salt Lake City, you can pick some up at local restaurants like Vertical Diner, Mark of the Beastro, The Neighborhood Hive, and more. If you prefer to enjoy it in the comfort of your own home, or you live outside of Utah, we can ship directly to you if you order through our website.
A cheers to the coconut from the Clearly Coconut team!