Martin Riese: Why Your “Healthy” Water Might Be Lying to You
Martin Resa, America's first certified water sommelier, debunks common misconceptions about bottled water, explaining that TDS meters are misleading indicators of safety and that many premium brands are merely processed summaryTDS (Total Dissolved Solids) meters measure conductivity, not safety; a high reading can indicate beneficial minerals or contamination, making them useless for determining if water is safe to drink without a full lab reptakeawayWater taste profiles are determined by 'terroir' (mineral content from stone layers); low mineral waters (e.g., Saratoga, ~40 TDS) suit sushi/light appetizers, while high mineral waters (e.g., Sookasani, ~1300 TDS) offertakeaway
