Bonnie: The best tasting orange juice? The fresh-squeezed glassful I’ve sipped while sitting outside in a Florida orange grove. Second best? This new 100 percent Valencia orange juice. It’s sweeter and less acidic than Tropicana’s Pure Premium (which to date had been the gold standard of supermarket chilled juices.)
To be honest, at first I was skeptical — and confused — when the varieties of Tropicana Pure arrived at my doorstep. Skeptical about how this new Valencia juice could be described as the most premium Tropicana had ever offered, as I had thought that Tropicana Pure Premium was just that.
And confused about the name. Pure? Pure Premium? Pure Valencia? Huh?
I think I’ve finally deciphered and can explain it to you. Well, sort of. The new juice product we’ve selected as this week’s Featured Bite is Tropicana Pure Valencia, with 100 percent of its juice from Valencia oranges; the line is Tropicana Pure.
And that line includes Raspberry Açaí, Pomegranate Blueberry, Indian River Grapefruit and Peach Papaya Mango. Although these, too, are 100 percent “pure” juice, you won’t find me raving about the blends, as I prefer eponymous juices, not ones with other added flavors. Their grapefruit is good, but too tart for me!
And while we’re talking grapefruit juice, let me add a Health Note from WebMD: “limit fresh grapefruit consumption while taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, as it can interfere with the liver’s ability to metabolize these medications.” If you’re a grapefruit juice lover, discuss this with your health professional.
Back to Valencia.
To describe the Valencia’s uniqueness, Tropicana spokesperson Karen May explained, “Like wine that exclusively uses one variety of grapes from a single vineyard, Tropicana Pure Valencia is crafted from the juice of only a single variety of oranges – Valencia oranges – and select groves, from the top 3 percent of Tropicana’s harvest.
“Tropicana Pure Premium is blended from three main orange varietals—the Valencia, Hamlin and Pineapple oranges”
Me? From here forward, I’ll stick to this new sweet and flavorful 100 percent Valencia juice.
And for a refreshing midday beverage, I’ll mix a third Valencia juice and two-thirds fresh seltzer — for a yummy orange spritzer.
Bryan: You might ask, what is there really to say about orange juice at this point? The beverage has become such a staple of morning routines that we rarely discuss its various qualities these days. Americans drink it in all forms, but mostly from concentrate and rarely with any thought, aside from price. I was among this group of ‘sale’ buyers until I recently took my first sip of Tropicana Pure Valencia and was completely surprised. Tropicana is a household name when it comes to OJ, but this juice did not taste generic or mass-made. It had style. It was something very different. The bottle and design are a new look, reflecting the feel of a gourmet selection. I’ve often been disappointed by big names trying to seem like small, boutique brands, but this product truly delivers that quality. As a great addition, the crescent-shaped sides of the new bottle allow for easy grabbing to drink directly from the fridge (men rejoice). The ‘pure’ line is fresh (not from concentrate), but pasteurized to add longevity. The juice tastes fresh-squeezed and delivers 100 percent of your daily vitamin C; What more are you really asking for from a morning beverage? (Shh, coffee drinkers; take your morning fix elsewhere. Coffee is for dessert.)
We aren’t all health fanatics (myself included), but there are certain things that we can do to keep ourselves healthier. Add some pure juice to your routine to replace those morning sodas, sweet teas or energy drinks. You’ll find you feel better. Really.
Eric: The commodity FCOJ (Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice)…The first thing that came to mind when I was thinking about “orange juice” was the movie “Trading Places” where Billy Ray & Winthorpe’s cornered the FCOJ market. It is curious to me that my first thought was a movie reference, and not the usual childhood memories of the Frankenstein creation we members of the general public have disgracefully accepted as “juice.” Because of this potential “boycott,” many consumers are turning to the coffees, teas and cheaper, better tasting drink substitutes. I am one of these consumers. For years I have avoided all types of juice, and although I love the taste of freshly squeezed juice (particularly OJ), the average price of fresh juice is significantly higher than that of the frozen concentrates of this world.
For all of you realists out there, I don’t consider myself a lazy person. But most of the time I don’t have the desire at 7 a.m. to squeeze fresh juice (usually a much cheaper method) and end-up every once in awhile purchasing a 3-euro ($4.75) 16-oz bottle on my morning walk. I admit I was a skeptic and a bit of cynic when taking my first sip of Tropicana’s Pure Valencia (and the awe-inspiring, newly redesigned bottle didn’t affect my judgment). I wanted taste, and it’s exactly what I got…truthfully, I was shocked and couldn’t believe what I was tasting. After years of fearing bottled juices, I was actually enjoying a mass-produced one.
We’ve tried each variety of Tropicana Pure Valencia, and we enjoyed them all. The taste is true Valencia orange. However, the price is a bit high for my weekly grocery shopping, but with a coupon and waiting for the juice to go on sale, we would definitely purchase it again.
I buy the premium and have not seen the Valencia yet. I will have to find and try it, because it is hard to believe anything could be any better than the premium.
This juice is amazing; it really tastes like freshly squeezed!
We finally found this juice in our local supermarket and it was worth the wait. It tastes like juice should taste; fresh, sweet and not too acidic. My husband says it reminds him of the orange juice served at Israel’s hotels to arriving visitors. It is expensive, but we savor it as liquid dessert.
A.M.Diehl wrote: I bought the Pure Valencia Orange Juice and loved it! However, the soft plastic bottle, especially when full, made spills occur. Once the bottle was half empty, pouring with one hand was possible, but not when the bottle was full – one hand with a glass and one hand holding the bottle resulted in spillage.
I would recommend a firmer bottle, but the contents was as good as any fresh squeezed Valencia organge juice that I have made myself.
Kudos!
loved the juice but when I went back to buy more then no longer carried – how frustrating
Bonnie- Happy Birthday to Bite of the Best and keep the good reviews coming, I especially liked this one!
I found the Valencia in my Walmart and I can only tell you it is the best. It is well worth the price and quite honestly I don’t think I could fresh squeeze oranges that would taste any better. I have noticed that the premium has been on sale a lot here lately 2/$5.00. I like that bottle better and one could transfer the juice if needed, however, I didn’t have any problems with the bottle.
I live in Baltimore County, Maryland, and would like to know what stores or where I can purchase 100% Valencia orange juice.
ann b, I live in Baltimore county, also, and I buy it at Giant. It’s fantastic juice. I hope they make it forever with no changes.
Thanks for sharing where to buy it in the Baltimore area. Appreciate that.
I just had my first glass of Valencia today and loved it. I definitely have to give that orange spritzer a try later on in the day.
Roger — a spritzer is definitely my favorite way! Glad you loved it — me too.
I’ve always loved OJ, but not the acidity. Simply put: Tropicana Pure Valencia is the best store-bought orange juice I’ve ever tasted. It’s smooth, sweet yet tangy and zingy, and wonderfully un-acidic, like a eating a good navel orange. I’m actually addicted to it – it’s the first thing I grab to drink in the morning. And I find myself not just ‘drinking’ it, but more like slowly sipping and savoring it’s invigoratingly complex flavors. This is an awesome line of products from Tropicana. All of them are delicious. The Valencia-Mango is a great combination with a great mango aroma. I also love the pomegranate blueberry – very nice blueberry flavor and the peach-papaya-mango has a great tropical vibe.
i love valencia
The first time we tried it…it was like a party in our mouth. The second time we tried it…it was like a party in our mouth…and so forth. we like the fact that no matter how many times you drink it…the taste never gets old. its like a new sip every time. its wonderful.
where can i get a coupon?
Gloria, why not take a chance to win a stack of them? As Tropicana coupons are a prize in one of our giveaways in the marketplace.
I LOVE the pure Valencia orange juice but I hate, just hate the container it comes in. When you first open it and grab the bottle at the narrowest part, the plastic squeezes much too easily and the juice goes over the top, on the table and onto the floor. Am I the only one in the country that has experienced this?? Maybe put a handle on the bottle to make it easier pour.
Thankyou for letting me vent.
Tropicana oj is the best around but the packaging leaves alot to be desired.
Larger packages are in recycables platic jugs but the smaller amounts are in waxed cardboard packs. These are not recycable.
Would be wonderful if all your packaging was environmentally friendly.
I’m Canada and just wanted to let you know
Sharon
Tropican Pure Indian River Grapefruit is the best grapefruit juice I’ve ever bought. It is deliciously fresh and even has pulp! The new package is easy to hold/use.
I used to buy the Tropicana Pure Pomegranate Blueberry Juice & Raspberry Acai at Wal-Mart, but they don’t have them/sale them anymore and I need them, so can you all sale them to me and/or can you tell me where can I find it to buy or at what other Wal-Mart location can I find it to go buy it… please help…let me know. thanks
I promise you this is the best juice in the world! I was not skeptical I knew “Tropicana” was the best so when this brand came out I didnt know how it could get any better! The price is 4.00 a bottle but it beats any other juice out on the market. I wish it was less expensive but you get what you pay for.
I tried this juice for the first time today and it tastes great! I looked at it and was like “Whats Valencia?” and I came to this site and it told me. This is great! Thanks Tropicana!
Katie, glad that we could help you learn about Pure Valencia! Hoping that during your visit you tootled around the site and discovered our marketplace where you can take a chance to win 12 free coupons for this flavorful varietal (along with some other goodies).
Welcome to the Bite of the Best community.
I purchased The Valencia orange juice in the 12 oz on a recent trip, can you tell me where I can find that size in zip code 55305.
Tropicana says the best place to try for the 12 oz. Valencia would be Wal-Mart.
Is the Tropicana Pure Valencia for sale in England?
And is Pure Valencia 100 % orangejuice?
Anette, I’ve contacted the folks at Tropicana, who had promised to get me a response. I’m still trying to find out for you – but with our Thanksgiving holiday, I may not find out until next week. Stay tuned.
Pure Valencia is 100 percent orange juice from Valencia oranges.
Of course — just after I posted, Karen May from Tropicana emailed me to say, “Tropicana Pure Valencia is not available in England.”
I LOVE PURE VALENCIA!!!!!!!
This is the BEST orange juice I have ever tasted. It was on sale at the grocery store so I thought I would try it. DELICIOUS! Went back for more and stood looking at an empty shelf that used to house my new found love. Sold out! I have to find more!
Marie, We so agree.
And, don’t forget that you can take a chance to win a dozen free coupons for this juice each month in our Marketplace!
Has anybody tried Oasis orange juice? Its consistency is just like fresh-squeezed oranges, and it doesn’t have the sharp bite of other orange juices I’ve tried. PLUS it’s cheaper than Tropicana! It has become our family favourite!
I recently won the coupons for free tropicana pure premium, and Wow! my family absolutely loves this orange juice! The best orange juice we have ever had! I also tried the grapefruit juice, my favorite, It was excellent! Thank you bite of the best, I love your site, and this is not the first great find for me here!
has this product been discontinued? i cant find it at any stores, and the product locater on Tropicana’s website doesnt list it as being 50 miles from any where.. i tried 90210 and several places in Florida, just to make sure it wasnt my area… sure enough- its gone.
Tropicana Pure Valencia Orange Juice is surely one of the better tasting that I have tried. The Pomegranate/Blueberry is great too. No sooner tried then I could not find it at all in Stop and Shop, Demoulas Market Basket here in the Boston area. What happened? Why is there such a price varience from $3 up to $4.50?
Where is distributed in the area now?
In the Boston area, you can find both Tropicana Pure Valencia and Tropicana Pure Pomegranate Blueberry at your local Shaw’s Supermarket. The average retail price for Tropicana Pure Valencia and its complementary blends is $4.35 nationwide; however, you will see a price variance as retailers set their individual prices. We’re happy to hear you’re pleased with our product!
We LOVE your Pure Valencia orange juice and don’t mind paying alittle extra, but lately neither Vons nor Ralphs in So. California seem to have any. Is this just temporary? Where else can I buy it? Thanks!
We’re happy to hear you love Tropicana PURE! Check out our easy online “Store Locator” tool at Tropicana.com to find your local retailer: http://cr.tropicana.com/usen/tropusen.cfm?link=locator&date=20090820. We also encourage you to ask your store manager if you don’t see it on shelf in your local grocery.
I was shopping for orange juice. I spotted Tropicana Pure Valencia. I will give it a try. After the first drink I was hooked. Most orange juices have a acid taste. This product didn’t. Its cost is high, but the quality and taste makes up for it. I went into the store I shopped at and I couldn’t find it. My thoughts were, when I find something I like they quit making it or the store discontinues it. A good product like this. I can’t believe they would stop making it. I searched different stores and found it! Its a great product!
walmart on madison st. clarksville tn.37043 has stopped carring it. kroger does not carry it. i can noy find it anywhere in clarksville. please tell me how i can buy it.
Great tasting juice. I was purchasing this at both Publix grocery store and Walmart, but recently I cannot find the Valencia with Mango at either place. They still have the Valencia and the Valencia with pulp, but no longer carry the Valencia with Mango; which is the one that I like. I’ve even requested the stores order it, but so far I haven’t heard anything back. Does anyone have any idea what other stores in the Huntsville, Alabama area carry the Tropicana Pure Valencia with Mango
I have been buying and drinking Pure Valencia with Pulp since it became available. I usually buy it at my WalMart Neighborhood store. Yesterday, there were no bottles on the shelf and no empty place where they had been. I asked a person in the produce/juice department where they were and was told the store had discontiuned ordering them because they weren’t selling. I find this incredible. I then went to my local supermarket chains (Albertsons and Safeway), and the customer service person at the latter store said she wasn’t familiar with the brand name. I finally found two bottles on the shelf of a local market called Basha’s. I asked the customer service man if that brand was being discontinued. He said that if there was an orange tag on the shelf where the bottles were, it would mean discontinuation. I didn’t have time to run back to check the shelf.
What I want to know: is Tropicana discontinuing the Pure Valencia brand?
We’re sorry to hear it’s challenging to find Tropicana PURE, especially since you are such a fan! There are many places where it’s sold and hopefully our Product Locator
(http://cr.tropicana.com/usen/tropusen.cfm?link=locator&date=20091026)on Tropicana.com will help you find PURE at a retailer that is convenient for you. Thanks for your interest.
Have always been a fan of Tropicana Juices but not tried the Pure Valencia. The Tropicana orange and grapefruit juices are definitely palate to the tongue and a total refresher. Would love to win the coupons for Tropicana so as to try the Valencia range.
Manisha – sorry to say, that giveaway is no longer running. The chance to win those coupons was offered last year.. We now call that a “done deal.”
Valencia is the best OJ I have found Now it is not available in our NJ store___Kings in Mendham N.J. Where can I find it.
Shirley Phillips
I am no longer able to find Pure Valencia at any of my local grocery stores in Mesa, AZ. I asked someone at the produce department at the last place (Basha’s) I was able to find it and was told that there was difficulty in getting many orange juice brands at this time. The person was unable to tell me anything specifically about Pure Valencia’s availability here. What’s the story with this product?
I was told by my grocery store that this has been disscountinued. I was upset. Love this orange juice!!! Is this true Tropicana??