A lovely bunch of coconuts

words by kobi facto

The coconut trend is alive and well, especially at QT Gold Coast.

We started our coconut fixation (some time ago now) with the sweet, delicious and nutritious Coconut Water and therapeutic goodness of Coconut Oil.

What we love about this fruit-nut-seed trifecta (coconuts qualify for all three!) is its versatility. It’s the superfood that keeps on giving!

The sap can be turned into coconut sugar as an alternative to refined sweeteners. The oil is used in a growing list of natural beauty products (including our gorgeous Uspa products at spaQ); and the white flesh of the coconut is increasingly used in flours, tortillas, chips, ice creams, butter and more.

So now we have really upped the coconut ante!

Here are our top five coconut treats found at QT Gold Coast:

Acai and Pitaya Bowl at FIXX Cafe
All the best ingredients served up in one delicious bowl to kick-start your morning routine. The Acai and Pitaya Bowl at QT Gold Coast’s FIXX Café combines a blend of pitaya and acai, topped with banana, strawberries, goji berries, coconut, black chia and granola! Daily super-food quota – check!

Upsa Rich Body Butter at spaQ Gold Coast
Uspa’s new product range has just landed at spaQ and we are feeling like kids on Christmas Day opening all the yummy new lotions and potions. Among our faves is the Rich Body Butter – this moisturiser is the ultimate cream for dry skin (so take note coming into the cooler months)! The cream contains Organic Coconut Oil, Cocoa Seed Butter and Vitamin E for a rich hydration and superior silky, soft skin. Coconut Oil not only improves the moisture and lipid content of the skin, it also absorbs slowly so that the skin stays moist for longer without reapplication –winning. You’ll also notice as the cream warms-up during application, how fragrant the coconut aroma becomes – so close your eyes and imagine you’re on a tropical island…ahhhh!

The Coco Cabana Cocktail at Stingray Lounge
Stingray Lounge has just launched a new cocktail list and amongst the seasonal libations is our coconut hero – the Coco Cabana. Combining Campo Encanto Pisco, Creme de Fraise des Bois, fresh lime, freshly picked mint, coconut syrup and muddled strawberries – and the piece de resistance, it’s served in a QT coconut.