Originally Posted by Flaflyer
I think Poland Spring is similar, but by the time it gets trucked to Florida it tastes like "essence of plastic bottle". I tried some at EWR, figured it was fresher, and it was similar to the Zephyrhills.
Aren't those all owned by Nestle now anyway?
(I can't remember which are off the top of my head, but several are.)
Have to agree about the plastic bottle, but I would say that even here, and that's only halfway to Florida. As I think about it, this may be my issue with several brands, not just Poland Spring. For all I know it has to do with handling issues at certain stores or warehouses. But plastic taste is a problem. Never found that problem with Fiji or amazingly enough Dasani, although I do agree with the transport comment. The reason Fiji is expensive is the transport, I'm sure, and I don't get it that often. It is indeed pretty crazy to get water from halfway around the world (but I still think it tastes good).