Are Some Sparkling Water Brands Better Than Others?
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Күн бұрынTasting 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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
San Pellgrino has this perfect calcium flavor. Love it.
@Artix902 3 жыл бұрын
This. I'll never have S.P. eating fatty foods
@fobMCRspPATD 2 жыл бұрын
It’s owned by nestle
@fourthgirl 2 жыл бұрын
@@fobMCRspPATD Most food & beverages are owned by Nestle. What was your point?
@CobaltContrast 2 жыл бұрын
@@fobMCRspPATD oh gods this better not be true.
@paganlecter6819 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, someone asking the real questions
@Gltokensp06 3 жыл бұрын
I have a reputation for ALWAYS having Topo Chico in my fridge. I can't get enough of that intense carbonation!
@g4meboy13 3 жыл бұрын
Same!
@ofwolves 3 жыл бұрын
Was off the chart for PFAs ...
@naturallylii 2 жыл бұрын
Where do you purchase it from?
@Sir.YeetusIII 2 жыл бұрын
the glass bottle ones for sure, I bought a 1 liter plastic bottle one and it had barely any carbonation, wtf
@chocolatecapricorn9418 2 жыл бұрын
I saw someone purchase that at Whole Foods. Everyone is raging about it in the comments. I will try it out.
@CaptainFabulous84 3 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
The secret to the carbonation and slight Sulphur taste is Mermaid farts.... thats how they do it..
@CaptainFabulous84 2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronstately Yes, of course. I thought that was a given.
@dpeprd8191 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂☠
@aaronstately 2 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainFabulous84 Im a bit daft... i just realised.
@kbs8586 2 жыл бұрын
WHY DO I WANT TO GOOGLE THE AQUATAINE REGION?!?!?
@denisegordon06 3 жыл бұрын
I love Topo Chico! It doesn't go flat before I can finish it.
@Ari-li1ht 3 жыл бұрын
I left it uncapped in the fridge for like 3 days and it still had plenty of bubbles! It’s THE BEST!
@kbs8586 2 жыл бұрын
Always my #1
@elainaschueler8288 2 жыл бұрын
I love Topo Chico because of the carbonation, I have left an open bottle out overnight and it’s still carbonated in the morning.
@michaelsalazar4249 3 жыл бұрын
Pelegrino is great, but I love Topo Chico too.
@normrubio 3 жыл бұрын
Dude same. I want to be assaulted by them bubbles. Very aggressive
@maribelnieves6530 3 жыл бұрын
Topo chico is the best 🤗
@calady11 2 жыл бұрын
@@maribelnieves6530 I agree, Topo Chico is the best! Great tasting and love those bubbles!
@bluu_ice6554 2 жыл бұрын
@@maribelnieves6530 dam right
@liev3057 2 жыл бұрын
Iconic.
@jactilak7845 3 жыл бұрын
Why wasn’t Gerolsteiner included in this testing? It has the best flavor profile of natural mineral waters.
@triktrak_1451 3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Naleczowianka from Poland? I tried waters all across Europe, and this was my fave.
@HibiscusHigh 3 жыл бұрын
I know, right? Also, Mountain Valley Spring Water is another great candidate
@hkbabel 3 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@calvinsweet3400 3 жыл бұрын
Richtig!
@calvinsweet3400 3 жыл бұрын
Richtig!
@hmt702 3 жыл бұрын
I love topo chico!
@davidyoder6174 3 жыл бұрын
Sure wish it was cheaper!!!
@HannahMattox 3 жыл бұрын
I just love Jack. We gotta protect him at all costs ❤️
@monicaeliza5715 3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@chocolatethunder192 2 жыл бұрын
Same!💛
@KuwaitiHabibi 2 жыл бұрын
Same, he seems so sweet
@nancycy9039 2 жыл бұрын
Protect him from what??
@HannahMattox 2 жыл бұрын
@@nancycy9039 anything and everything.
@Mac70957 2 жыл бұрын
I live in Mexico and I drink Topo Chico everyday. It’s my favorite.
@dannya8526 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂I literally just cracked open a polar and sat down and this was the first video in my feed ahhhhh deliciously justified!
@lisaboban 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see an ATK review of carbonation systems like soda stream and soda sense.
@brl5755 3 жыл бұрын
Drinkmate too, we love ours and by using filtered water you'd likely avoid Boston's finest tasting notes.
@drthmik 3 жыл бұрын
they did www.cooksillustrated.com/equipment_reviews/2334-soda-makers?incode=MCSCD00L0&ref=new_search_experience_1
@v7ran 3 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
Sodastream FTW!
@Jordi7174 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite is Perrier. I wish they had mentioned it.
@chianti95 2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Glass all the way.
@lausdeandl 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
@@SylviaRR I've found it at price chopper and whole foods if you have any of those nearby, good luck!
@pattiegaray7180 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes Trader Joe’s has it !
@SylviaRR 3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@teressacooks7928 3 жыл бұрын
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! 💥
@davidlineberger3216 3 жыл бұрын
Topo Chico! Missed it when we moved to TN from TX. At last, it’s here now! The bubbles last!
@kbs8586 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve found it in the ast few months at Kroger in Mississippi so maybe it’s up there somewhere.
@MivusComedy 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite bubbles usually come in a glass bottle with a pop off cork
@bernadettehynes-cafferkey3917 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂🍾🍾🍾
@Th3Larry 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
My husband and I drink the Aldi regularly. It’s pretty great and cheap.
@racingpixel 3 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
To be fair, there are exponentially worse things to be hooked on than water.
@rubygregory1992 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
@@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 2 жыл бұрын
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
@synch27 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@leroi1152 3 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
Topo Chico by far is the best tasting and most refreshing but I’ve never tried Polar.
@BahamianLily 3 жыл бұрын
Drinking lime flavored Perrier as I watch this. Meanwhile, I KNEW that lightly carbonated one was Pellegrino. Nice!!
@BamBam_PDX 3 жыл бұрын
Topo Chico is king!
@dr.kimstone8907 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
All these sparkling waters make you gain weight
@MoreUngaMoreBunga 2 жыл бұрын
@@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 жыл бұрын
@@MoreUngaMoreBunga Idk because I gained some weight and although the bloating went down I still have some bloating. I had to stop drinking them.
@Tratios 3 жыл бұрын
Topo Chico all the way
@maryg3068 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@douglastoney2843 2 жыл бұрын
Perrier is on the table. Why was it not included in the taste test?
@ilsunnylo3562 3 жыл бұрын
I would mix carbonated water with concentrated juice and you get fresh soda without the sugar.
@susanhenshaw639 3 жыл бұрын
Welches grape juice and cranberry juice mixed!
@Zuraneve 3 жыл бұрын
I like a splash of lemon juice with my seltzer water.
@PeterTMT 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidelebrio 2 жыл бұрын
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
@flyboy13131 3 жыл бұрын
I like Pellegrino too . Love the “champagne like “ bubbles . I’m with her !!!
@r0991b 3 жыл бұрын
Just like champagne, the smaller and more delicate the bubbles the finer the product!
@triktrak_1451 3 жыл бұрын
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 11 ай бұрын
Used to live in Chicago and I miss this so much, can't even order it online
@TheBanhagel 3 жыл бұрын
Costco's Kirkland brand is my house favorite.. I refer to it as "Faux-le-grino"
@CobaltContrast 3 жыл бұрын
TINY BUBBLES IN MY GIN. MAKES ME HAPPY. MAKES ME GRIN.
@Jameson77777 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@alexshadowfax1119 3 жыл бұрын
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
@saraabernathy4302 3 жыл бұрын
Completely agree with you. Clean clear and refreshing!
@skygiu 2 жыл бұрын
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
@KC-qu6oh 3 жыл бұрын
I like the texture of smaller bubbles so my favorite is Badoit in the green (not red) bottle. San Pellegrino is pretty good too.
@Mouserjan0222 2 жыл бұрын
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
@MikeKilo1969 3 жыл бұрын
San Pellegrino and Topo Chico are my favorites!
@hectorrobertocontrerasmiranda 2 жыл бұрын
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
@joeyree22 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Woah that’s so cool! I never knew that!
@teresitauy5532 3 жыл бұрын
I spend summers in Germany , prior to the pandemic and I didn't know that .
@lgnbrm970 3 жыл бұрын
Gerolsteiner is my favorite, I’ll take s. pellegrino if that’s not available and la croix if I want flavored water
@user-qm9oo2fd2o 3 жыл бұрын
I did a taste test a few months ago with my wife. The Italian sparkling water from Costco was far better than San Pel.
@TheOneAndOnlyRRR 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌🙌 MVSW ftw! 🙌🙌🙌
@luisalbertocastro5940 3 жыл бұрын
Viva Topo Chico!
@kbs8586 2 жыл бұрын
Topi Chico should definitely be #1. If flavored, then San Pelligrino
@wildoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
How was Perrier not included… odd.
@skyemaclachlan5182 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@KOLN555 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, you made a Worcester native proud. Polar #1
@HannahMattox 3 жыл бұрын
Salty Seltzer water always reminds me of beer with no hops. If that makes sense 🤦♀️
@jasonross8193 3 жыл бұрын
This dudes smile is everything!
@carolelliott9150 3 жыл бұрын
Why no Perrier?
@NeonKue Жыл бұрын
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.
@barrymiller99 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this.
@senior_ranger 3 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to all!
@jakerson181 3 жыл бұрын
Topo Gigio is by far the best. Loved the way Ed Sullivan used to say the name.
@unrealizedprofit8893 3 жыл бұрын
Topo Chico and Pellegrino for me but I've never heard of polar until today. Will pick some up if I can find it.
@daveh7720 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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!
@nicolenew1708 8 ай бұрын
THANK YOU
@brendansmith 3 жыл бұрын
Pellegrino and Saratoga for me
@melelle25 2 жыл бұрын
Topo Chico Twist of Lime is my favorite.
@georgegutierrez1194 3 жыл бұрын
If Topo Chico isn’t the winner I’ll be livid!
@trevorwilliams3501 7 ай бұрын
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.
@Eagle00pr 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, now I know. This is great!
@yusuferenkaymak9877 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@GothicPotato2 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@exegete55 3 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@kb19907 2 жыл бұрын
Topo Chico definitely the Best!!!🎉
@LanceHamright 3 жыл бұрын
TOPO CHICO!!! My favorite
@pattymk13 3 жыл бұрын
I live on San Pellegrino! I like the tiny bubbles too!
@4Stanzas 2 жыл бұрын
I really like Polar orange-vanilla seltzer water, but it's difficult to find.
@lpburrows 2 жыл бұрын
This.
@juleswins3 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Well, dear, remember they're up north up in Boston...
@warrenjrjr4470 3 жыл бұрын
Topo chico is my favorite
@vavavath 3 жыл бұрын
I’m with Julia too!
@username15yearsago52 9 ай бұрын
I always go for Topo Chico but if not available, Perrier is ok substitute
@nathanjensen28 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@MillennialBro 2 жыл бұрын
I love San Pellegrino. Nice choice, ma'am.
@costello357 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE all the flavored seltzer waters! The absolute best at the moment is Limon Cello by Lacroix
@kat1984 3 жыл бұрын
That is one of my favorites. I also like the grapefruit Bubly. I usually get Waterloo now.
@TheDecoCottage 3 жыл бұрын
Limoncello LaCroix is delish!
@jasperclydeinsd592 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a total water snob but for bubble watering LOOOVE the generic Safeway & Albertsons brand cans…so crisp and refreshing
@carlosflores6572 6 ай бұрын
I LOVE Topo Chico! San Pellegrino is also good. Least liked is Perrier: it's too flat and too salty in my opinion.
@danielapagliaro8025 2 жыл бұрын
Pellegrino, my favorite!
@alwkw3783 3 жыл бұрын
Totally addicted to an ice cold Topo Chico right now 😋
@lorysalcedo2710 3 жыл бұрын
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 ... 🤗😉
@joanshealy1662 2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@harpoonmcfierce9697 2 жыл бұрын
Topo Chico is hands down my favorite, it helped me stop drinking soda
@troygaspard6732 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jmatt4life 3 жыл бұрын
I normally buy San Pellegrino and prefer it. I will be trying more of Topo Chico. Lately we’ve only had Perrier available.
@joane8651 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@billygarfield5520 3 жыл бұрын
Water from a glass bottle tastes much better than water from a can or plastic.
@masoodrazaq 3 ай бұрын
My vote goes to Gerolsteiner of Germany. Very bubbly and minerally! Available at TJ in cases
@booklover555 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE pelligrino sparkling water!!
@kat1984 3 жыл бұрын
Waterloo is my favorite brand of flavored sparkling water.
@bordendonna 2 жыл бұрын
Better in glass. Topo Chico is my favorite by far.
@barrymiller3385 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mdem5059 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
@@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 2 жыл бұрын
They did mention that in the video. That was literally one of the 4 options.