Courtside

4.5 114 Reviews

Courtside sells a range of hydrating coconut water-based beverages.

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4.46

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

114 reviews and posts

  • These drinks taste great, Berry Lemonade is my favorite so far. Good by themselves but could also be amazing cocktail mixers. Tons of flavor, not too sweet and only 50 calories. Only drawback is the price tag at almost $5 a can including shipping. I wouldn't reorder without a discount.

    Anna G

    Hey Yao! Berry Lemonade is just the best, isn't it?! And yes...I'm not not saying they're great as cocktail mixers...;) Thank you for giving us a shot!

  • My favorite flavor is definitely the mango passionfruit- it has the most unique flavor that I don't typically taste in other beverages. My household drinks A LOT of coconut water, so I knew we had to try this. In some ways, it tastes like mixing coconut water with a fruit juice (which we do quite a bit), but the slightly sparkling essence makes it a tad more interesting than that.

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    I'm not sure if I'd purchase again, because we do often mix our coconut water with sparkling water or fruit juice- I feel like I can make this at home, but I could see myself purchasing this every so often for a unique and hydrating flavor.

    Anna G

    Hey Kelsie! I absolutely love that your home has already loved the combination of coconut water and fruit juice...we love it so much, too, that we knew it had to be canned and shared! Thanks for giving our flavors a try and exploring what our flavor choices had to offer :)

  • Alright, let's talk about Courtside. They've got this line of coconut water-based drinks. I mean, in theory, it's a pretty solid idea. Coconut water is known for being super hydrating, and Courtside's got a decent range of flavors that could cater to different palates. I tried a few, and I have to say, the taste is pretty refreshing. It's got a natural sweetness to it, which I liked. Plus, the packaging is pretty sleek, and I can see these fitting in nicely at a gym or a yoga studio. But here's what had me going, "Eh, it's okay." I didn't feel the promised hydration boost. Maybe it's just me, but the aftertaste was too strong and not what I expected from a hydrating drink. It felt more like a flavored beverage than a genuinely hydrating experience. Courtside isn't bad per se, but it didn't totally blow me away. You might want to try it if you're a coconut water fanatic. But for me, it's a solid three stars.

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  • It you like coconut water, this is great and refreshing! I’m not a huge fan of coconut water and there is no hiding the taste

    Anna G

    Thanks for giving our bevs a try, Rachael! Coconut water really does hold on to it's flavor, but we love to dabble with the different organic fruit juice combos, as we feel that it can make a more palatable flavor experience for coco water dislikers. Hope to see you give another flavor a shot, soon! Cheers :)

  • I liked these way more than expected. First, I love that they're low in sugar and only contain natural ingredients. I like the carbonation, and while berry and lime aren't generally flavors that I like, they were still pretty good and I LOVED the passionfruit flavor. Would definitely repurchase these.

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    More flavor options would be nice.

    Anna G

    Margot! We're so happy you enjoyed flavor's you'd traditionally turn away from. Isn't it amazing how organic fruit juice can naturally sweeten a beverage without adding any sugar?! Thanks for being a part of the team from early on :)

  • I wish I liked coconut water. If I did, I think the mango one would have been delicious. I keep trying! But I am just not a fan of the mouthfeel.

    Anna G

    Hi Linda! Isn't coconut water such a unique taste? I'm happy you continue to try because boy, it has so many incredible nutrients packed in! I urge you to try Berry Lemonade next - that's another flavor we have that has a little less of the coco-nutty taste. Good luck on the coconut water journey, friend!

  • This was just ok. I’m a big fan of sparkling beverages and coconut water and I had high hopes, but the flavor feel flat to me- I tried the coconut lime.

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    I would try the berry lemonade flavor next- the coconut lime was just too coconuty! I would like more fresh fruit flavor- the coconut water flavor overwhelmed the fruit for me.

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  • I loved the Courtside drinks! I've been wanting to try them for a while so was really excited to see them on ThingTesting. The Mango Passionfruit flavor was definitely my favorite (but they were all so good) and I can't wait to find them in a storefront near me - hopefully soon!

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    Definitely serve them chilled if possible - they are so refreshing after a workout or being outdoors!

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    Anna G

    Hey Jana :) thank you so much for the sweet review - I also think our bevs are yummiest when chilled! Definitely keep your eye out this fall as a little birdie told me we're going to be in a store very close to you so SOON! Cheers <3

  • I love the branding and idea behind this product. The packaging, colors and typography were on point. I am a huge fan of coconut water so I was excited to try this product. The flavors were light and the drinks were refreshing.

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    I enjoyed these very much. However, I don't think there was anything particularly special about the flavor of these drinks.

    Anna G

    I'm so happy you found our bevs refreshing and are a fan of our idea! Our co-founder, Ariel, blew us away with the branding - we don't deserve her! We appreciate your feedback and hope that Courtside finds a special place in your heart...in time :)

  • I really enjoyed these drinks! I love a coconut water based beverage, and the flavors were awesome— not too sweet or fake, and not just barely there. I would probably buy again!

    Anna G

    Thank you, Lauren!! Finding that perfect balance of sweetness using just the natural flavor of organic fruit is our goal. Thanks for all of the support :)

  • If you're like me and you don't enjoy much sugar, and prefer flavors that taste real (because the are), Courtside is definitely a big improvement over electrolyte drinks such as Gatorade. However, there are a few caveats:

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    Each flavor does *not* work well with the coconut water base. I'm specifically calling out mango flavor, which my spouse drank because I'm allergic to mango (and he loves it). He reported that it was "a weird flavor to begin with, and only got worse as I went through the can." Yikes! The lime is much, MUCH better (we both tasted it), maybe because of its simplicity or the added acidity of the lime juice. I would prefer greater carbonation. It does not have a good 'mouth bite' (y'know?) and goes down much like regular coconut water. If you're not there for the carbonation, you may be happy. Lastly - and this isn't a complaint as much as wishful thinking - I'd love to see this product without any added fruit juices. Just straight up carbonated coconut water. This comes from a person whose wallet has a real Taste Nirvana problem and who lives off homemade seltzer water. LOVE. This does make me wonder if the coconut water that goes into Courtside is less tasty on its own.

  • Unfortunately, all my cans came to me exploded, so I didn't have the chance to try these out!

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  • I bought Courtside due to its fun packaging and sports-centric mission, but was ultimately disappointed by the taste. I didn't fully realize that these drinks were more like flavored water rather than a typical flavored beverage, so I think the packaging skewed my expectations a bit. I would've liked a bit more carbonation, it felt a little flat to me. Generally, I do think the brand identity is well done and looks great on a shelf or in the fridge!

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  • I am a canned beverage connoisseur, I have tried them all! Love the packaging but in terms of taste these were just fine! Nothing special and I wanted it to be bubblier!

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  • For my taste these were okay. I'd prefer for them to be a bit more sparkling. I feel like mine were almost flat. The flavors are sweet, if not a bit mild. I wanted a stronger coconut flavor in each of them. My personal favorite was the passionfruit one. I think that I wouldn't personally purchase these again, but I WOULD enjoy them if they were in an ice chest at a bbq.

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  • Delicious! Got thru a Thingdrop but the flavours were delicious, not too much sugar which is awesome, and the coconut water means hydration

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  • In my family we are big lacrox fans but this definitely was unlike any sparkling water drink we’ve ever tried before. The flavors in these sparkling water drinks are incomparably good to anything I’ve ever tasted. The extremely tasty drink and really cute cans were definitely worth the wait. Would have one of these as an every day treat