I lived in Brazil where the Acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry is sold. I don’t think I ever saw it growing on a tree, but it’s definitely popular. When I returned, the only thing I’ve found that resembles authentic Brazilian Acai is Orovox.

I’ve had 4 bottles of Orovox shipped to me for about 6 months. I LOVE the juice. To me it tastes like Acai, but I’m pretty sure it’s got some added health benefits.

BUT…Orovox is not easy to open , and there are four of them, so it can get kind of annoying. I had to invent my own method, which works like a charm.

Step 1: Slice the Plastic Seal

Take a bottle of Orovox and a serrated knife (I use a standard steak knife). Slice the seal at the bottom of the lid.

Step 2: Use Pliers to Finish the Job

I literally keep these pliers in my kitchen drawer for this purpose alone.

WARNING: Be gentle with the pliers! I squeezed too hard once and shattered the neck, ruining the whole bottle (I guess I could have taken the risk of Orovox with shards of glass).