🥇Evian, a natural spring water, ranked highest in our blind taste test
🥈Dasani, with its filtered artificial flavor, ranked lowest in taste
💸Price does impact the taste perception of bottled water
👅Different waters have distinct flavors that can be detected by the taste buds
🛒Expensive artisanal brands may not always taste better than lower-priced options
Why does Evian taste better than other brands?
—Evian is a natural spring water, which means it picks up natural minerals and electrolytes as it flows through the ground. This gives it a distinct and pleasing flavor.
Why does Dasani taste artificial?
—Dasani is highly purified water with added minerals to enhance the taste. However, this artificial flavoring can be off-putting to some.
Does the price of bottled water affect the taste?
—Our blind taste test showed that price does play a role in how we perceive the taste of bottled water. More expensive options were often ranked higher in taste.
Can you really taste the difference between bottled water brands?
—Yes, our taste buds were able to detect distinct differences in flavor between the six major bottled water brands we tested.
Are expensive artisanal brands always better than cheaper options?
—Not necessarily. Our taste test showed that lower-priced options like Aquafina could be preferred over more expensive artisanal brands. Taste is subjective and personal preference plays a big role.
00:00Bottled water can vary in taste and price, but is the more expensive option always better?
08:23Evian, a natural spring water, ranked highest in our blind taste test due to its natural minerals and pleasing flavor
10:47Dasani, with its filtered artificial flavor, ranked lowest in taste, proving that purity does not always equal better taste
13:12Our taste buds were able to detect the differences in flavor between the six major bottled water brands
14:50Fiji, with its sweet and distinct flavor, surprised us by ranking lower in taste than expected
15:14Price plays a significant role in how we perceive the taste of bottled water, with more expensive options often being ranked higher
15:55Artisanal brands may not always taste better than lower-priced options, as personal preference and individual taste buds play a big role
