14 Best Seltzers, Teas, and Sodas We Love to Sip in 2025

This seltzer uses a splash of real fruit juice to kick things up a notch. “Often, I find that flavored sparkling water tastes pretty weak, but the raspberry flavor here is immediately noticeable and contributes a perfect balance of sweet and tart,” one tester says of the raspberry and lemon combo. Heads up: You’ll want to get a case of these on auto-ship, stat.

Best Sparkling: San Pellegrino Italian Sparkling Drink

Pros

• Great citrus flavor
• Slender can fits in most cupholders

Cons

• Contains a lot of sugar, compared to other picks on this list

“San Pellegrino I’ll reach for when I’m feeling fancier and want to pretend that I’m at an Italian cafe,” one SELF tester says. The brand is famous for its bright citrus flavors—our tester loves Blood Orange—and I can attest that Limonata is delish. Trust us both: A lot of zest is packed into one slender can (and a pack of these is a whole lot cheaper than a flight to Italy!).

Best Add-In: Rose’s Sweetened Lime Juice

Pros

• Tangy, but not too sour
• Lasts longer than fresh limes

Cons

I always have a bottle of this lime juice in my fridge, and I reach for it any time I make a mocktail at home. A splash of this and some juice into a glass of seltzer over ice…perfection. It adds a great tang to an otherwise boring drink. Also, who doesn’t love playing bartender by whipping up fancy concoctions right in their own kitchen?

Best Coconut Water: Once Upon A Coconut Water

Pros

• Light and refreshing
• Good variety of flavors

Cons

• Some Amazon reviewers think it tastes artificial

If you like to sip on coconut water (or any tasty, nonfizzy bev), put this one at the top of your list. It thoroughly impressed one SELF tester with its thin consistency that’s easy to slurp down. “This one is honestly so refreshing,” she says. “The pineapple flavor in particular gives it a nice, citrusy aftertaste.”

Best Coffee: Pop & Bottle Oat Milk Latte

Pros

Cons

• Only available with oat milk

If you prefer coffee over fruity seltzers or sodas, you’ll enjoy these little cans that are easy to take on the go. “They’re so delicious! They’re the perfect pick-me-up in the a.m. and save me countless trips to my local Starbucks,” one SELF tester says. “Personally, the seasonal peppermint mocha cold brew is my fave.” She’s not mad at the boost of caffeine (80 mg per can) she gets from these either.

More great drinks

We had to draw the line somewhere on which drinks take home the “best” title. But you’ll find even more tasty options that SELF staffers and testers love to sip on below.

Nixie Sparkling Water

Pros

• Unique flavors
• Unsweetened
• Refreshing

Cons

• Some Amazon reviewers report issues with the packaging

La Croix and Bubly may dominate grocery stores, but this one deserves the same hype. “Nixie’s flavor combinations are interesting and delicious—the Ginger Lime is one of my go-tos,” one SELF tester says. “Their seltzers don’t contain any sweeteners, either, so they’re super refreshing.” Close your eyes, relax, and (if you focus) you can pretend you’re on a tropical island while sipping one.

Health-Ade Kombucha

Pros

• Slightly fizzy
• Comes in a bunch of flavors

Cons

• Some people may not like the taste that comes from fermentation

If you never jumped on the kombucha bandwagon, now’s your chance. “They can taste very different from brand to brand. After a lot of trial and error, this one is my all-time favorite,” one SELF tester says, adding that it’s slightly sweet tangy, instead of sour or vinegar-y. “I think the Pink Lady Apple flavor is the best because it tastes like sparkling cider, but I like to sip on different Health-Ades at night when I’m unwinding from a long workday!”

True Lemon Shaker and Lime Shaker

Pros

• Versatile, can be used in almost any drink or recipe
• Shelf-stable

Cons

• Doesn’t add any sweetness