Sanzo reviews and discussion

4.4

86% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Distinctive asian-inspired flavors
  • Natural fruit-forward taste
  • Clean low-sugar formulation
  • Versatile cocktail mixer
  • Inconsistent flavor intensity
  • Occasionally overly tart profile
  • Variable carbonation balance
  • Polarizing pomelo and mango

Sanzo earns positive reviews for refreshing, Asian-inspired sparkling waters that taste clean and often true to fruit—standouts include Lychee, Calamansi, and Yuzu—so yes, the brand works as a flavorful, low-sugar alternative. Reviews also flag inconsistencies: several flavors read muted or overly tart/sour, carbonation can feel either too soft or too aggressive, and pomelo/mango divide opinion, making the lineup hit-or-miss for some.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

200 reviews and posts

  • The calamansi flavor is great! I just wish it was available in more stores.

  • I have only tried Mango so far, but I can't wait to try more flavors! This is only available at Whole Foods near me. It has a light fruity taste, without being overwhelmed by too many bubbles. I loved it!

  • I was pretty excited to see flavors like lychee in sparkling water, especially since all other sparkling water brands tend to all have the same flavors like lime, lemon, or berry. While I enjoyed the lychee and pomelo flavors of Sanzo, the mango was not my favorite. I’d say the price point is too high, since similar sparkling water, even Spindrift, which has real fruit, is cheaper. If it had any added benefits, real fruit pieces or was sold in a larger can, I would think this is worth the price. Ultimately, I would still choose to purchase this on occasion, but only when it’s on sale.

  • I am picky with flavored water and while yummy, they don't stick out to me verus other brands

  • Sanzo does sparkling water well. I love the pomelo flavor, really useful for days when you want a healthy kick without additional sugars.

  • BEST sparkling beverage on the entire market. I love love love all the flavours but especially the Kalamansi. I love the founder's mission, I love how they look, and I can't stop drinking them. I love that they are made with NATURAL flavours instead of the nasty artificial aftertaste stuff that other brands use.

  • This seltzer is SO GOOD. I was pretty unsure about it going in, since most sparkling waters/seltzers taste pretty similar, but I was floored by how yummy Sanzo is. The lychee flavor is by far my favorite, but I love the mango and yuzu as well. It's so bright and fresh and light, and a fun alternative to your average seltzer flavors. I literally make a special trip to Whole Foods to buy more when I'm out. I don't really drink, and it's great to mix with other juices/etc to make fun mocktails! I'm sure it would be yummy to mix alcohol with too.

  • I like the variety of flavors they offer. They taste pretty true to the flavor also. I like that they aren't just the regular flavors that all other sparkling water offers

  • I expected a stronger flavor from the mango, but it was vary faint.

    Received a free product from Sanzo
  • Excellent fun flavors for my sparkling water obsession. I love the calamansi flavor so much. I grabs can every time I see it. It is so refreshing!

  • I love Sanzo! Their calamansi lime and mango flavors are my favorite so far. I was able to find them at Target but hopefully as they expand, availability and prices can improve.

  • I'm confused by the rave reviews because my group and I split a pack of the lychee flavor and we all agreed it tasted strongly of amusement park tap water (think, water ride, log ride, etc...). I think the addition of real-fruit juice worked against them too because the aftertaste wasn't clean and essenced in the way normal sparkling water is. There is this, slight "fruit that's been sitting out" flavor happening. Maybe we got a dud? Perhaps I will try it again, since I really wanted to like it.

  • I’m a huge sparkling water fan and this one rocked my world. I tried the lychee flavor and I’ve never had quite a tasty water as this! It’s really refreshing and sweet without a ton of added sugar.

  • Both my husband and I spit out the first sip without swallowing. It tasted like lime rust and difficult to get down. We’ve tried many waters with flavoring and nothing compares to your basic soda water and fresh lime.

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    Taste, taste taste Also, there were a few cans that exploded upon delivery. The package said damage so I don’t know what happened but the the bottom of the box was soaking wet from the exploded cans.

  • Not a fan of lychee but the mango was nice. Effervescence was perfect and the flavors were muted, in a nice way. Overall not really impressed but drinkable.

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    Sort of has a strange mid-taste that you quickly get over.

  • Sanzo is super tasty and refreshing. I appreciate that it is zero calorie, has no sugar added, and has such unique flavors available. Sanzo has to be one of my favorite sparkling waters - unique and awesome!

    Received a free product from Sanzo
  • I love Sanzo! It's more expensive than other sparkling waters on the market, so it's definitely a "treat" purchase for me. The flavors are more unique than other brands, and I think they're all super tasty - especially the yuzu and calamansi. The price is definitely the most prohibitive aspect of the brand to me.

  • I am obsessed with this brand. A really refreshing take on classic flavors plus some. So nice to have another brand do the low sugar, real fruit seltzers

  • I'm a big fan of sparkling water and this is one of my favorites, especially the lychee flavor. There's a hint of sweetness and the carbonation is just right.

    Received a free product from Sanzo