Episode 035

Martin Riese: The Truth About Bottled Water Brands
Martin Riese: The Truth About Bottled Water Brands
Why should we be aware of high oxygen levels in water? Which water brands are best for you? Which ones should you avoid and why?
In this episode of the Hydrate Podcast, Martin and I discuss the cycle of water, how climate change will affect our water supply, the myth of water scarcity and how exactly is water extracted from glaciers.
Plus, we dive into Martin’s profession as a water sommelier. He shares with us what his profession entails, his key findings on water throughout the years, and how his palliative taste evolved throughout the years.
Martin Rieseis a Water Tasting Educator, Water Advocate, acclaimed author, Water Sommelier, and the world’s foremost expert on water.
What we discuss:
- 04:45: Who is Martin Riese and what does it mean to be a Water Sommelier?
- 14:20: Climate change and the myth of water scarcity
- 16:35: An introduction to water tasting – marketing and branding
- 22:16: What is the cycle of water?
- 24:26: Is TDS related to the flavour of the water?
- 25:25: How is water extracted from a glacier?
- 26:20: Water tasting: Svalbard
- 29:20 Water tasting: Fiji
- 31:34: More insight on plastic water packaging
- 33:19: What we can do to offset our impact in the environment?
- 35:57: Water tasting: ISKLD
- 37:56: Why we should be aware of high oxygen levels in water
- 45:27: Water tasting: Hildon
- 49:42: Water tasting: Vichy Catalan
- 53:12: Water tasting: Roi
- 53:33: Guessing the TDS of water
- 1:08:14: What does the water sommelier course entail?
- 1:10:36: What jobs are available for someone with a water sommelier certificate?