King Coconut known as 'Thambili' in Sinhala, is a popular drink among locals and tourists in Sri Lanka. They are found throughout the country especially by the beach and roadside. The humble thambili is a common sight throughout Sri Lanka. Locals enjoy drinking the coconut water, which is believed to have ayurvedic properties, and provides much needed electrolytes to keep you hydrated. Thambili, also known as King Coconut, is the fruit of Sri Lanka's iconic coconut trees. Thambili has a bright orange outer shell which holds the soft white flesh and King Coconut water which is rich in nutrients. Coconut water has innumerable amount of health benefits due to its concentration of electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. Thambili is a deeply hydrating and nourishing beverage. This is the perfect beverage to have after a long run or when you're recovering from a stomach bug, and to make it even better, coconut water particularly Thambili is low in calories. The fruit is known as one of the most refreshing is also used as a remedy to many ailments amongst Sri Lankans. Thambili water is so naturally sterile that during World War 2, both Japanese and American military doctors used Thambili water as a substitute for intravenous sterile glucose solutions.
