A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich What Does Water Taste Like?
Apr 16, 2025
Explore the fascinating debate on whether water actually has a taste! The hosts share hilarious experiences about the joys of hose water and grocery delivery services. They hilariously critique their hydration habits, dive into the quirks of childhood water experiences, and dissect cultural attitudes towards drinking water. Intriguing experiments measuring saliva pH levels add a comedic twist. They'll evoke nostalgia through playful trivia about food traditions, adding a delightful sprinkle of humor and personal stories.
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Josh's Fizzy-Heavy Hydration Habit
- Josh admits he drinks very little plain water and prefers fizzy water and diet sodas throughout the day.
- He estimates most of his hydration comes from fizzy drinks with plain water being under 20%.
Why Water Actually Tastes Like Something
- Water's taste comes from minerals and how it shifts mouth acidity rather than a distinct flavor of its own.
- Taste receptors that detect acid get activated by changes when water washes away slightly acidic saliva.
Saliva pH Shapes Water Perception
- Saliva is slightly acidic (around pH 6.4) and many bottled waters are more basic than saliva.
- That pH difference explains why some waters taste markedly different to different people.
