We Tried The Most Popular Orange Juices — And There Was A Clear Winner
Not all orange juices are created equal.
If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, that means orange juice is the MVP of drinks. Beyond the whole pulp or no pulp debate, people don’t care much about the kind of OJ they buy. But everyone should.
We blindly taste tested seven of the most popular orange juice brands and were surprised by the results. Below is our ranking.
Disclaimer: Because pulp is so polarizing, we tried to avoid it as much as possible to judge purely by taste.
Trader Joe’s
While one video editor said his sip had a “nice zing,” others thought it was “too sweet.” However, the juice did leave an interesting coating in your mouth after drinking.
Florida's Natural
True to its name, the company promises that “[e]very single orange is grown, picked and squeezed right [there] in Florida.” We appreciate that to a certain degree — but it wasn’t a difference you could actually taste. “Just pretty good,” summed up the sentiment of most people on the team.
Minute Maid
Made from concentrate, some of our tasters said this tasted like the OJ they fondly remember from childhood. A few people felt they could tell this juice was made from concentrate, but overall our group rated this a solid choice.
Natalie's
Fortune favors the pulp with this woman-owned and family-operated OJ operation. (It’s the only brand that doesn’t offer a pulp-free option.) However, even the haters seemed to appreciate the flavor itself. The juice actually tasted like a real freshly squeezed orange.
Uncle Matt's
Who?! Even though most tasters had never heard of this brand, it sparked conversation and picked up a lot of votes. It's unclear whether the oranges come from the U.S. or Mexico, but either way, the juice had some serious tropical vibes. A couple tasters thought it tasted like a better Sunny D. Look for it in Whole Foods and natural food stores.
Simply Orange
Simply Orange is the choice for people who want a classic OJ experience. Tasters were happy with the clean, fresh taste and one taster even noted that she could see herself "chugging this down easily in the morning."
Tropicana
Our resident Floridian could tell it was Tropicana just by looking into her cup. A few tasters thought it was a bit too watery, but overall, this was the kind of classic OJ everyone craves.
