To drink from a coconut fruit, you primarily access the water inside, typically found in young coconuts. A young coconut contains about 1 1/2 to 2 cups water, which tastes slightly sweet and floral. You can drink this water using simple methods once an opening is created in the shell.
Methods for Drinking Coconut Water
Accessing the refreshing liquid within a coconut is straightforward once the shell is opened. The most common ways involve using the natural opening or carefully pouring the contents.
Method 1: Direct Access with a Straw
The simplest way to drink the water from a prepared coconut is by inserting a straw directly into the opening.
- Locate the opening: Coconuts prepared for drinking often have a pre-cut hole or a designated spot to pierce.
- Insert a straw: According to the reference, you simply insert a straw right into the hole.
- Enjoy: Sip the sweet, floral water through the straw.
This method allows you to drink directly from the coconut itself, often preserving its natural packaging.
Method 2: Pouring into a Glass
If you prefer to drink from a glass or want to share the water, you can transfer it from the coconut.
- Create or use an opening: Ensure the coconut has a sufficient opening.
- Prepare a glass: Have a clean glass ready.
- Invert and Drain: As described in the reference, you can invert a glass over the opening, then flip the glass and coconut together to drain the water into the glass.
- Serve: Once the water is transferred, you can drink it from the glass.
Both methods allow you to enjoy the natural hydration and taste of fresh coconut water straight from the fruit.
