Testing the Waters

Author: Monica Skrautvol

Issue: May, 2008, Page 94

365 ORGANICS
The panel gave this water the top spot, saying it offers “a subtle mix of flavor and bubbles” and “seems the most citrusy and refreshing.”

Photos By: David B. Moore

ARCHER FARMS
Comments about this first-runner-up included “fizzy” and “beautiful effervescence.” Most said it had lemon flavor but little aroma.

ARROWHEAD
Several tasters found that Arrowhead’s water “loses its fizz quickly.” They reported tasting “natural lemon” or no lemon flavor at all.

CALISTOGA
Prone to go “flat fast,” some said this had a “nice, subtle lemon taste.” But others said it lacked flavor and was “slightly salty.”

PERRIER
Although the Perrier water had “no aroma,” it featured a “sweet” and “faint citrus” flavor. Its effervescence received mixed reviews.

SANFAUSTINO
This water was “bubbly,” but many found it to have an artificial flavor. One taster said it smelled like a cleaning product.