Are Some Sparkling Water Brands Better Than Others?

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Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of sparkling water.
Read the full sparkling water taste test: cooks.io/2SiV5PZ
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@fourthgirl 3 года назад

I like San Pellegrino if I am dining. The smaller bubbles is just enough to clear the palate, but not belch. I like big, burpy bubbles if casually drinking a seltzer or eating a sandwich.

@CobaltContrast 3 года назад

San Pellgrino has this perfect calcium flavor. Love it.

@Artix902 3 года назад

This. I'll never have S.P. eating fatty foods

@fobMCRspPATD 3 года назад

It’s owned by nestle

@fourthgirl 3 года назад

@@fobMCRspPATD Most food & beverages are owned by Nestle. What was your point?

@CobaltContrast 3 года назад

@@fobMCRspPATD oh gods this better not be true.

@paganlecter6819 3 года назад

Finally, someone asking the real questions

@Gltokensp06 3 года назад

I have a reputation for ALWAYS having Topo Chico in my fridge. I can't get enough of that intense carbonation!

@g4meboy13 3 года назад

Same!

@ofwolves 3 года назад

Was off the chart for PFAs ...

@naturallylii 3 года назад

Where do you purchase it from?

@Sir.YeetusIII 3 года назад

the glass bottle ones for sure, I bought a 1 liter plastic bottle one and it had barely any carbonation, wtf

@chocolatecapricorn9418 3 года назад

I saw someone purchase that at Whole Foods. Everyone is raging about it in the comments. I will try it out.

@CaptainFabulous84 3 года назад

I only buy sparkling water that's been carbonated by mermaids living in the Aquitaine region of France. I find it has the perfect balance of bubbles (just enough to refreshingly tingle the tongue but not enough for us to belch like sailors), mineral content, and just a dash of saltiness I'm told is from their own tears. It's expensive, but my goodness it's worth it!

@aaronstately 3 года назад

The secret to the carbonation and slight Sulphur taste is Mermaid farts.... thats how they do it..

@CaptainFabulous84 3 года назад

@@aaronstately Yes, of course. I thought that was a given.

@dpeprd8191 3 года назад

😂😂☠

@aaronstately 3 года назад

@@CaptainFabulous84 Im a bit daft... i just realised.

@kbs8586 3 года назад

WHY DO I WANT TO GOOGLE THE AQUATAINE REGION?!?!?

@denisegordon06 3 года назад

I love Topo Chico! It doesn't go flat before I can finish it.

@Ari-li1ht 3 года назад

I left it uncapped in the fridge for like 3 days and it still had plenty of bubbles! It’s THE BEST!

@kbs8586 3 года назад

Always my #1

@elainaschueler8288 3 года назад

I love Topo Chico because of the carbonation, I have left an open bottle out overnight and it’s still carbonated in the morning.

@dannya8526 3 года назад

😂😂I literally just cracked open a polar and sat down and this was the first video in my feed ahhhhh deliciously justified!

@Mac70957 3 года назад

I live in Mexico and I drink Topo Chico everyday. It’s my favorite.

@michaelsalazar4249 3 года назад

Pelegrino is great, but I love Topo Chico too.

@normrubio 3 года назад

Dude same. I want to be assaulted by them bubbles. Very aggressive

@maribelnieves6530 3 года назад

Topo chico is the best 🤗

@calady11 3 года назад

@@maribelnieves6530 I agree, Topo Chico is the best! Great tasting and love those bubbles!

@bluu_ice6554 3 года назад

@@maribelnieves6530 dam right

@liev3057 3 года назад

Iconic.

@HannahMattox 3 года назад

I just love Jack. We gotta protect him at all costs ❤️

@monicaeliza5715 3 года назад

Me too!

@chocolatethunder192 3 года назад

Same!💛

@KuwaitiHabibi 3 года назад

Same, he seems so sweet

@nancycy9039 2 года назад

Protect him from what??

@HannahMattox 2 года назад

@@nancycy9039 anything and everything.

@jactilak7845 3 года назад

Why wasn’t Gerolsteiner included in this testing? It has the best flavor profile of natural mineral waters.

@triktrak_1451 3 года назад

Have you tried Naleczowianka from Poland? I tried waters all across Europe, and this was my fave.

@HibiscusHigh 3 года назад

I know, right? Also, Mountain Valley Spring Water is another great candidate

@hkbabel 3 года назад

I agree!

@calvinsweet3400 3 года назад

Richtig!

@calvinsweet3400 3 года назад

Richtig!

@hmt702 3 года назад

I love topo chico!

@davidyoder6174 3 года назад

Sure wish it was cheaper!!!

@Jordi7174 3 года назад

My favorite is Perrier. I wish they had mentioned it.

@lausdeandl 3 года назад

I grew up in Germany where we have a multitude of sparkling waters, all from different springs. They are unflavored and all taste different. Over here I get Gerolsteiner when I can get it. The best! High in calcium. San Pellegrino is ok.

@TonchoBluegrass 3 года назад

I just had a gerolsteiner for the second time recently, I swear I enjoy it more when the water is room temperature. I actually like San Pellegrino best after doing yard work and making it cold in the fridge.

@SylviaRR 3 года назад

I am going to have to try and track some Gerolsteiner down. I live in a small western colorado town so finding it might be a trek but I would love to have some.

@TonchoBluegrass 3 года назад

@@SylviaRR I've found it at price chopper and whole foods if you have any of those nearby, good luck!

@pattiegaray7180 3 года назад

Sometimes Trader Joe’s has it !

@SylviaRR 3 года назад

@@pattiegaray7180 Thanks the closest Traders Joes is 4 hours away! HA! However my daughter lives near it and maybe I could convince her to bring me some the next time she comes over the mountain to visit.

@chianti95 3 года назад

I’m a San P fan, but it would have been helpful for them to discuss taste differences between the glass and plastic bottles. Tiny bubbles are best!

@asegal4677 Год назад

Glass all the way.

@racingpixel 3 года назад

I had a sparkling water ADDICTION for years, it was so bad that I couldn’t tolerate still water. After months of effort I was able to break my habit, only to tune-in to ATK to see all of my previous bubbly drugs of choice on display. FML!!!

@LyonTheGreat 3 года назад

To be fair, there are exponentially worse things to be hooked on than water.

@rubygregory1992 3 года назад

I too am addicted to sparkling water. I like my bubbles intense and that initial sip is like a serious high. I’ll wake up in the middle of the night and pop a can open for a sip, then go back to bed. It’s a real problem and I wish I could stop.

@racingpixel 3 года назад

@@rubygregory1992 I hear you, the struggle is real. I know it sounds silly, but when it starts interfering with your life it’s not fun. Sending you some habit breaking vibes. YOU GOT THIS!

@Aaron-kj8dv 3 года назад

Hahahaha thats so funny, I think I'm addicted. I started them to quit Monster energy drinks and now I drink the sparkly water way more than still water. I even make sure to look up that I wasn't replacing one possible cancer causing drink with another

@davidlineberger3216 3 года назад

Topo Chico! Missed it when we moved to TN from TX. At last, it’s here now! The bubbles last!

@kbs8586 3 года назад

I’ve found it in the ast few months at Kroger in Mississippi so maybe it’s up there somewhere.

@synch27 3 года назад

So glad to hear Polar won. Ever since visiting Boston, it’s been a fave and now I’m able to get it in California. Win, win!

@teressacooks7928 3 года назад

My favorite was ALWAYS San Pellegrino, until I was introduced to Topo Chico. Now, I get it because it's less expensive and packs a punch! 💥

@MivusComedy 3 года назад

My favorite bubbles usually come in a glass bottle with a pop off cork

@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917 3 года назад

😂😂😂😂🍾🍾🍾

@Th3Larry 3 года назад

San Pellegrino and Topo Chico are my favs. Interesting. I also like the PurAqua Belle Vie( Aldi brand) which are unbelievably cheap at about 25 cents usd each.

@elroymartyn8429 3 года назад

In the UK Lidl have a sparkling mineral water (Saskia) which is really good and it's only £1.49 for 6x2 litre bottles.

@TheDecoCottage 3 года назад

My husband and I drink the Aldi regularly. It’s pretty great and cheap.

@BahamianLily 3 года назад

Drinking lime flavored Perrier as I watch this. Meanwhile, I KNEW that lightly carbonated one was Pellegrino. Nice!!

@lisaboban 3 года назад

I'd love to see an ATK review of carbonation systems like soda stream and soda sense.

@brl5755 3 года назад

Drinkmate too, we love ours and by using filtered water you'd likely avoid Boston's finest tasting notes.

@drthmik 3 года назад

they did www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment_reviews/2334-soda-makers?incode=MCSCD00L0&ref=new_search_experience_1

@v7ran 3 года назад

They did, and published the review less than a week ago. The top 3 machines are by SodaStream and the winning one is their Fizzi model.

@DonBakke 3 года назад

Sodastream FTW!

@leroi1152 3 года назад

I got hooked on Topo Chico a few years ago and now I use it where I used to use club soda or tonic as a mixer, especially with vodka or bourbon.

@BoomerLoveforGenZ 3 года назад

Topo Chico by far is the best tasting and most refreshing but I’ve never tried Polar.

@dwetsel 4 дня назад

Topo Chico flies off the shelves the moment it hits the floor at my local grocery store. It’s my absolute favorite and apparently everyone else’s as well!

@PeterTMT 3 года назад

It seems pretty silly if not lazy to compare seltzer water (only carbonation) with Sparkling water (added minerals for taste). They are two separate products that have been around for centuries. You could have easily found a dozen different brands of seltzer water AND sparkling water at a well-stocked grocery store or beverage outlet.

@ilsunnylo3562 3 года назад

I would mix carbonated water with concentrated juice and you get fresh soda without the sugar.

@susanhenshaw639 3 года назад

Welches grape juice and cranberry juice mixed!

@Zuraneve 3 года назад

I like a splash of lemon juice with my seltzer water.

@Tratios 3 года назад

Topo Chico all the way

@Jameson77777 3 года назад

I have never seen Topo Chico at the stores here in CT but I want to try it! I love a sparkling water that is extra fizzy!

@dr.kimstone8907 3 года назад

Why was Perrier excluded from the test ? You definitely Had the can sitting there on display. However comparing should be all bottles, or all cans. Cans change flavor of water.

@jessicamarie8299 2 года назад

All these sparkling waters make you gain weight

@MoreUngaMoreBunga 2 года назад

@@jessicamarie8299 Only temporarily, since the water you drink stays in the body for a while. And the CO2 gas can make you feel bloated. But unless it has additives like sugar it doesn’t lead to weight gain.

@jessicamarie8299 2 года назад

@@MoreUngaMoreBunga Idk because I gained some weight and although the bloating went down I still have some bloating. I had to stop drinking them.

@davidelebrio 3 года назад

Topo Chico Proudly made in Monterrey Nuevo Leon Mexico, since the 19th century, Its name comes from the Cerro del Topo Chico, where there are hot springs and from its origin it was based in that place where tourists went to bathe in the mineralized waters of the Cerro del Topo Chico and the name is given since the hill looks like a Topo

@KC-qu6oh 3 года назад

I like the texture of smaller bubbles so my favorite is Badoit in the green (not red) bottle. San Pellegrino is pretty good too.

@maryg3068 2 года назад

On occasion when we overeat and open a nice cold bottle of topo chico and the bubbles are so darn nice that even your next door neighbor hears your loud burb, only then do you appreciate how good Topo Chico is!

@HannahMattox 3 года назад

Salty Seltzer water always reminds me of beer with no hops. If that makes sense 🤦‍♀️

@user-qm9oo2fd2o 3 года назад

I did a taste test a few months ago with my wife. The Italian sparkling water from Costco was far better than San Pel.

@TheBanhagel 3 года назад

Costco's Kirkland brand is my house favorite.. I refer to it as "Faux-le-grino"

@joeyree22 3 года назад

I lived in Germany for 8 years, that's when my sparkling water love really took off! They have 3 levels of bubbles/fizziness. They are normally colour coded but 0= no fizz, plain H20, 1= low fizz, 2= mid range fizz and 3= all the fizz! I started on number 2, mid fizz, but I'm 100% a 3, full fizz/super bubbles for me please.

@samdajellybeenie14 3 года назад

Woah that’s so cool! I never knew that!

@teresitauy5532 3 года назад

I spend summers in Germany , prior to the pandemic and I didn't know that .

@triktrak_1451 3 года назад

Here in Chicagoland, a sparkling water from Poland- Naleczowianka is a runaway hit product carried in most grocery stores. The flavor profile is heavy, dry, and slightly salty. It beats any of these off-the-shelf brands I've tried, plus every water I tried on my trips to Europe.

@heidih6466 Год назад

Used to live in Chicago and I miss this so much, can't even order it online

@skygiu 3 года назад

Finally someone that understands that mineral waters DO NOT taste all the same! Some are tarty, some have a sweet note, some are disgusting. I prefer san pellegrino bcs comes from my country. I like bubbles but not too much tht make your body inflate

@wildoutdoors 3 года назад

How was Perrier not included… odd.

@skyemaclachlan5182 2 года назад

I agree! It's our sparkling water of choice and is very popular in Canada. So strange that it's on the counter but not in the test!

@jasonross8193 3 года назад

This dudes smile is everything!

@senior_ranger 3 года назад

Merry Christmas to all!

@GothicPotato2 3 года назад

Dave Arnold has a whole thing on making your own carbonated tap system. Super important to do a filtration step beforehand, since chlorine and sulfur are things you want to try and filter out. Once you do that you're good to go! Using boiled water is also a good solution for small batch people who are using a bottle carbonation rig rather than an in-line unit.

@flyboy13131 3 года назад

I like Pellegrino too . Love the “champagne like “ bubbles . I’m with her !!!

@daveh7720 3 года назад

As soon as they mentioned "eggy" I thought "sulfur." I grew up in an area where abandoned coal mines were draining sulfur and iron contaminated water into the creeks and rivers, and it smelled like rotting eggs.

@lisaspikes4291 3 года назад

Some of my family lives in an area that has sulfur water. It’s really unpleasant to drink. And it stains your bathroom fixtures also! Luckily, I grew up where we had well water! It was delicious! When our family came to visit, they would bring empty bottles and fill them with our water to bring home!

@TheOneAndOnlyRRR 3 года назад

Oooo interesting! My friends think I'm crazy when I say there's a difference. PROOF! Not sure if it's regional but Mountain Valley is my favorite.

@HibiscusHigh 3 года назад

🙌🙌🙌 MVSW ftw! 🙌🙌🙌

@KOLN555 3 года назад

Oh, you made a Worcester native proud. Polar #1

@unrealizedprofit8893 3 года назад

Topo Chico and Pellegrino for me but I've never heard of polar until today. Will pick some up if I can find it.

@nickvoutos8265 8 дней назад

I drank water for a tapped water well in Zankythos , it was mountain side “ laperda” i think the place was called. It definitely had a sulfur taste not bubbly

@alexshadowfax1119 3 года назад

I drink perrier everyday, it's so refreshing and satisfying, Pellegrino seems like your drinking a flat soda water which is not what I want as I want carbonation when drinking a carbonated water lol have a great day everyone

@turkeyrunfarms 3 года назад

Completely agree with you. Clean clear and refreshing!

@r0991b 3 года назад

Just like champagne, the smaller and more delicate the bubbles the finer the product!

@douglastoney2843 3 года назад

Perrier is on the table. Why was it not included in the taste test?

@CobaltContrast 3 года назад

TINY BUBBLES IN MY GIN. MAKES ME HAPPY. MAKES ME GRIN.

@yusuferenkaymak9877 3 года назад

In Turkey sparkling water is generally spring water, no extra carbonation, just as it left the ground. In turkish the name is “maden suyu” which translates literally to mine water/water that comes from the mines. There are many brands from around the country, but my favourite one is Beypazarı. If anyone sticks around, you might want to try it. There is also Kızılay which is worthwhile, they have two springs from Afyon and Erzincan, Afyon being my recommendation.

@exegete55 3 года назад

San Pellegrino is very nice but I like carbonating my own filtered water. I use Soda Stream. It’s economical, more eco-friendly, & allows some adjusting for how bubbly it is. Nice segment!

@imari2305 3 года назад

I drink mostly seltzer water usually Shwepps or Canada Dry. I'm now going to look for Polar in my locak supermarket and give it a try.

@jasperclydeinsd592 3 года назад

I’m a total water snob but for bubble watering LOOOVE the generic Safeway & Albertsons brand cans…so crisp and refreshing

@nathanjensen28 3 года назад

I like Topo Chico (very strong flavor profile and lots of bubbles), but my all time favorite is Kiseljak, from Bosnia. We love Radenska from Slovenia in our family, but I like the harder stuff.

@Mouserjan0222 3 года назад

I like the San Pellegrino flavored waters. Lemon, Blood Orange and Black Raspberry, Black Cherry Pomegranate. I've only seen these flavors at the Grocery Outlet

@kbs8586 3 года назад

Topi Chico should definitely be #1. If flavored, then San Pelligrino

@barrymiller99 3 года назад

Thanks for this.

@pattymk13 3 года назад

I live on San Pellegrino! I like the tiny bubbles too!

@MikeKilo1969 3 года назад

San Pellegrino and Topo Chico are my favorites!

@lgnbrm970 3 года назад

Gerolsteiner is my favorite, I’ll take s. pellegrino if that’s not available and la croix if I want flavored water

@Eagle00pr 3 года назад

Wow, now I know. This is great!

@hectorrobertocontrerasmiranda 3 года назад

how did I know the second one was Topo Chico from the moment that glass was shown? Priya, Sohla, Sofi, Fa you need to be payed for this recommendation

@juleswins3 3 года назад

What about Aha? LaCroix? Clear American? Bubbly? This taste test left out what are by far the most popular brands in the South.

@amandawhisnant2164 3 года назад

Well, dear, remember they're up north up in Boston...

@troygaspard6732 3 года назад

I agree with Julia, and have been drinking Pellegrino over the past 2 decades. I enjoy the minerals and only buy it only in the large glass bottles.

@joane8651 3 года назад

My favorite by far is San Pellegrino, switched from drinking Coke every day, tried Topo, but it burned as it went down. I will try Polar, though, thanks for the taste test.

@lorysalcedo2710 3 года назад

Hi JULIA!!! Thank you for this video about sparkling water. I'm not a water drinker, though I know I must drink more water than juice, soda, coffee, etc. I don't like tap water. In order for me to drink water, I have to freeze it. Thanks again. Hey, Julia! See ya later ... 🤗😉

@jmatt4life 3 года назад

I normally buy San Pellegrino and prefer it. I will be trying more of Topo Chico. Lately we’ve only had Perrier available.

@4Stanzas 3 года назад

I really like Polar orange-vanilla seltzer water, but it's difficult to find.

@lpburrows 3 года назад

This.

@carolelliott9150 3 года назад

Why no Perrier?

@peshgirl 3 года назад

I like Ice Mountain and store brands, but I'm budget conscious.

@nicolenew1708 9 месяцев назад

THANK YOU

@NeonKue Год назад

Gerolsteiner all day. Balanced mineral taste and carbonation is strong lasting a long time. San Pellegrino is a close second next to Perrier and only in glass bottles. Some may not like the mineral taste but it’s better for your hydration. Plain purified water dilutes your body of its minerals and actually makes you more thirsty = consuming more.

@jakerson181 3 года назад

Topo Gigio is by far the best. Loved the way Ed Sullivan used to say the name.

@barrymiller3385 3 года назад

San Pellegrino is certainly my favourite of the one I have tried. I guess we have a rather different selection available in the UK. I am pretty sure that seltzers are not available at all.

@melelle25 3 года назад

Topo Chico Twist of Lime is my favorite.

@trevorwilliams3501 8 месяцев назад

I'll have to try Polar, but I really like Gerolsteiner. La Croix is my everyday drink. I like most of their flavors, but the Pure is especially nice at times.

@georgegutierrez1194 3 года назад

If Topo Chico isn’t the winner I’ll be livid!

@wayneparks 2 года назад

Please do a taste test of tonic waters! :)

@booklover555 3 года назад

I LOVE pelligrino sparkling water!!

@joanshealy1662 3 года назад

I only drink sparkling water and tried many and I found that Aldi brand lemon lime is the BEST and it cost 50 cents a bottle next is the original plain sparkling water is Lidal store brand at 55 cents a bottle ! Very good and effervescent!!

@mdem5059 3 года назад

How about mentioning that buying an under sink water filter system and making your own soda water is the best route. Instead of buying overpriced water in bottles.

@samdajellybeenie14 3 года назад

Some people just don’t want to do that or they don’t drink enough to justify getting one putting in. There’s more work involved in that than you might think.

@mdem5059 3 года назад

@@samdajellybeenie14 No there isn't. I have one myself and it took me a whole 1hour max installing it all in since I had no idea wtf I was doing with limited tools. Buying a 2-3 stage filter also doesn't cost much, you can find a good set for about $300. and the on-going costs of filters is almost nothing after that per year.

@timmacsweet1 3 года назад

They did mention that in the video. That was literally one of the 4 options.

@alwkw3783 3 года назад

Totally addicted to an ice cold Topo Chico right now 😋

@mrmaq007 3 года назад

At the end of the day, it's a matter of trying out whatever brand you find in the store and seeing which you like better.

@MillennialBro 2 года назад

I love San Pellegrino. Nice choice, ma'am.

@toby43078 Год назад

Yup..Topo Chico is my second favorite because it has a lot of bubbles...but my number one favorite comes from Thailand and it's called Singha soda water,the best in my opinion,,same makers as Singha Beer ..

@vavavath 3 года назад

I’m with Julia too!

@brendansmith 3 года назад

Pellegrino and Saratoga for me

@oliverpls 3 года назад

Australia's Beloka is a multi award winning water. Worth a try.

@lani2023 3 года назад

I'd have picked the Pellegrino too. Actually, they didn't test my favorite sparkling water, which is Gerolsteiner. That's the best, imo, and I prefer the glass bottle over the plastic.

@username15yearsago52 10 месяцев назад

I always go for Topo Chico but if not available, Perrier is ok substitute

@kat1984 3 года назад

Waterloo is my favorite brand of flavored sparkling water.

@nancisailormoy9135 3 года назад

I was disappointed that La Croix was there but not even included and it is by far my favorite and I've tried them all. If you find Waterloo it's also very good.