An Australian Coconut Water Brand Winning Internationally
CocoCoast Sparkling Pear has earned international recognition at Estonia’s Oma Maitse Lemmik 2026 awards — a respected blind taste competition celebrating standout food and beverage products across the Estonian market.
For a brand built around flavour-first coconut water, the recognition marks another exciting step in CocoCoast’s growing international expansion.
A Coconut Water Brand Built Around Flavour
CocoCoast has quietly built a reputation for creating coconut water that people genuinely enjoy drinking.
Since launching in Australia, CocoCoast has taken a slightly different approach to coconut water.
Rather than relying heavily on wellness messaging or performance claims, CocoCoast has always believed coconut water should first and foremost taste genuinely enjoyable.
That philosophy has shaped everything from flavour development through to product innovation, helping CocoCoast build a reputation for creating coconut water that appeals not only to health-conscious consumers, but also to everyday drinkers looking for something refreshing, flavourful and easy to enjoy.
The recognition for Sparkling Pear reinforces that approach.
In a category often dominated by function-first positioning, CocoCoast continues to lean heavily into flavour, drinkability and consumer enjoyment.
Why Sparkling Pear Stands Out
Unlike many traditional coconut waters, CocoCoast focuses heavily on flavour balance and drinkability.
CocoCoast Sparkling Pear combines young green coconut water with crisp pear flavour and light carbonation, creating a beverage that feels refreshing, clean and unexpectedly easy to drink.
The product has quickly become a standout flavour within the CocoCoast range thanks to its balanced flavour profile and approachable taste.
CocoCoast continues building a reputation as one of the best tasting coconut water brands for consumers looking for flavour-first coconut water.
While coconut water can sometimes divide opinion, CocoCoast has consistently focused on creating products that broaden the category and challenge expectations around what coconut water can taste like.
Or, as the brand likes to say:
Coconut water as you’ve never known it.
Growing International Recognition
The award follows a period of strong international momentum for CocoCoast, with the brand continuing to expand across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the United Kingdom.
As consumer demand grows for beverages that combine flavour, simplicity and refreshment, CocoCoast continues to position itself as a modern, taste-led alternative within the coconut water category.
The company says the recognition is especially meaningful because of the blind tasting format behind the awards.
“When products are judged purely on taste, that matters to us,” said CocoCoast Head of Brand Janelle Russell.
“We’ve always believed flavour should lead the experience.”
About Oma Maitse Lemmik
Oma Maitse Lemmik is an annual Estonian food and beverage awards program organised by Oma Maitse magazine. Products are evaluated through blind tasting panels designed to identify standout products available within the Estonian market.
The awards are widely used by brands and retailers across Estonia as a recognised indicator of product quality and consumer appeal.
Explore the CocoCoast Range
Discover the full CocoCoast range, including Sparkling Pear and other flavour-led coconut water varieties available across multiple international markets.
