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We learned a lot during this experiment—like the fact that you can't judge a seltzer by its can alone. Case in point: BERRY. It's one of the prettiest seltzer cans ever...but one of the worst flavors. To rescue you from a similar fate, we forged ahead and tried all of La Croix's most popular flavors. Below is our official ranking.
Coconut
Though this was the clear winner in the taste test, it was also the most controversial. "If you didn't black out on Malibu as a teenager, I can see why you'd like it," said one editor.
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Pamplemousse (aka Grapefruit)
Unlike grapefruit juice, this seltzer isn't too bitter. It's subtle and refreshing, which is why it's always stocked in the Delish fridge.
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Peach-Pear
At first sip, the peach flavor seems very sweet. But this one grows on you. "It has the most robust flavor," explained one taste tester. We can't explain why the peach-pear pairing works, but it does.
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Tangerine
This is one of our favorite citrus La Croix flavors. It's less pucker-inducing than lemon and lime, and it actually tastes like tangerine.
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Passionfruit
Though many on the team have never had actual passionfruit, they love passionfruit seltzer. The real produce can be very tart, but La Croix's take on it isn't too bad.
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Orange
Talk about nostalgia: This is a total nod to the sugary soft drink you used to have with pizza at birthday parties. But in a good way?
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Apricot
The flavor here is very, very faint. It was neither hated nor loved.
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Mango
We'll never understand why the can is green and not orange or yellow. But color aside, the taste of this flavor is just a little too subtle.
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Lime
Both lime and lemon are classic, don't get us wrong. They're just not as exciting as the flavors up top! The lime, however, has a slight edge over the lemon because it tastes particularly good in boozy mixed drinks. 😉
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Lemon
Lovely, but boring. That said, you're never not going to want to drink it.
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Berry
Weirdly, we found a lot of Instagram photos of dogs posing with the berry cans. The pics are adorable, the flavor is upsetting. It tastes atrociously artificial.
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Cran-Raspberry
Dear La Croix, why are these two flavors paired together? The fruits are from completely different seasons, and it doesn't work. AT ALL.
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