How can I drink the juice from coconut when I buy it

You can drink the juice from the coconut you bought by drilling or opening it directly. The juice of fresh coconut is sweet and delicious, rich in electrolytes and minerals, making it suitable as a natural beverage to replenish moisture.

Choose coconuts with moderate maturity and no mold or cracks on the surface. Use a knife or specialized tool to find the softest of the three soft eyes on the top of the coconut, and directly poke it in with a straw or chopsticks to drink. If you want to get more juice, you can use a hammer and nail to strike horizontally along the middle of the coconut, pry open the top hard shell, and pour out the juice. Pay attention to fixing the coconut and avoiding rolling during operation. It is recommended to drink the juice as soon as it comes into contact with air to prevent oxidation. If the coconut has been stored for a long time or the juice has a sour taste, it may have spoiled and is not suitable for consumption. Some varieties of coconut juice may appear slightly cloudy due to high maturity, which is a normal phenomenon. In special circumstances, such as when coconut has been frozen, it should be thawed to room temperature before drinking. Low temperatures may cause changes in the flavor of the juice. Coconut juice should be refrigerated and consumed within 24 hours after opening. Those with weak gastrointestinal function should avoid drinking on an empty stomach, and diabetes patients need to control their intake. Coconut juice can be paired with a small amount of lemon juice to enhance flavor, and can also be mixed with tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple to make smoothies. The remaining coconut meat can be scraped to make coconut shreds or coconut milk, achieving full utilization of coconut.