Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark Pair Bottled Water Like Wine! Best Picks for Meals, Workouts & More | Water Sommelier Martin Riese
Aug 15, 2025
Join Martin Riese, a certified water sommelier, as he dives into the fascinating world of bottled water. Discover how to pair water with meals just like wine, and learn the truth about alkaline water—spoiler alert: it’s more marketing than magic! Martin passionately discusses the importance of tap water and filtration, debunks common myths, and shares tips for safe hydration. Plus, enjoy a live taste test that highlights the nuances of various waters. Get ready to rethink your hydration habits!
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Alkaline Water Claims Are Marketing
- Alkaline pH claims are marketing, not meaningful health benefits.
- Martin Riese says your stomach neutralizes pH so drinking high-pH water can't 'fix' body acidity.
Filter Tap Water Rather Than Fear It
- Drink tap water when safe and use a filter if concerned about contaminants.
- Martin Riese recommends filtering (he uses reverse osmosis) rather than avoiding tap universally.
Pair Water With Food Like Wine
- Water should be paired with food like wine because mineral profiles change perception.
- Martin Riese argues water's minerality can enhance or clash with dishes and wines.