Best Bottled Water
Jun 29, 2006 | 4:16 pm
#76
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I remember that when I first visited Europe (in 1976 as a 14-year-old), the custom I found strangest was that people paid to have bottles of water brought to their dinner tables!
I haven't changed my mind. I drink bottled water only when I'm in a country where the tap water is dangerous. And I think the practice of building manufacturing plants to put plain water in disposable bottles and then ship it all over the world is environmentally insane.
Still, I must admit it's good for the world economy. Some say it's growing because of productivity gains; I'm convinced it's because marketing geniuses have persuaded people to spend billions for something that is free.
I haven't changed my mind. I drink bottled water only when I'm in a country where the tap water is dangerous. And I think the practice of building manufacturing plants to put plain water in disposable bottles and then ship it all over the world is environmentally insane.
Still, I must admit it's good for the world economy. Some say it's growing because of productivity gains; I'm convinced it's because marketing geniuses have persuaded people to spend billions for something that is free.
Jun 30, 2006 | 11:37 am
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Originally Posted by Ready2Go
I remember that when I first visited Europe (in 1976 as a 14-year-old), the custom I found strangest was that people paid to have bottles of water brought to their dinner tables!
I haven't changed my mind. I drink bottled water only when I'm in a country where the tap water is dangerous. And I think the practice of building manufacturing plants to put plain water in disposable bottles and then ship it all over the world is environmentally insane.
Still, I must admit it's good for the world economy. Some say it's growing because of productivity gains; I'm convinced it's because marketing geniuses have persuaded people to spend billions for something that is free.
I haven't changed my mind. I drink bottled water only when I'm in a country where the tap water is dangerous. And I think the practice of building manufacturing plants to put plain water in disposable bottles and then ship it all over the world is environmentally insane.
Still, I must admit it's good for the world economy. Some say it's growing because of productivity gains; I'm convinced it's because marketing geniuses have persuaded people to spend billions for something that is free.
If your tastebuds can't tell the difference, you're wasting your money. Otherwise, it's a consumer choice. I can't taste a difference between most bottled waters and usually opt for a cheap brand, unless I don't already have a bottle in my collection.
Jul 5, 2006 | 5:03 pm
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Originally Posted by deepdishus
After having been to many 3rd world countries in the course of my travels, ANY bottled water will do for me.
Jul 5, 2006 | 9:45 pm
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Originally Posted by number_6
Really? My experience is that many bottled waters are counterfeit in certain 3rd world countries (filled at the tap under rather dire conditions) ... thus it is rather important to figure out which are not tampered with (usually through strong control of the distribution network, which in turn means higher price). Sparkling waters tend to be considerably safer, fwiw.
Jul 6, 2006 | 7:10 am
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Originally Posted by deepdishus
True. Depending on the country, some bottled waters are fake and dangerous to drink. Kenya is one country in particular where I was warned beforehand of such maliciousness. Which is why I ALWAYS make sure my bottle is perfectly sealed before paying for it. Even in the US I wouldn't buy an opened bottle of water.
Jul 6, 2006 | 7:26 pm
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My favorite is Radenska, which I only get when I visit my brother in Slovenia. Otherwise, I like Ramlosa and Spa, but as they're not that easy to get here in the US, I usually go with Poland Spring when I want bubbles and Evian or Volvic when I don't.
Jul 14, 2006 | 12:23 am
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Got lucky tonight. Found that my favorite restauranteur was willing to sell me a case of Panna (for cost). This stuff is tough to find in markets and liquor stores in So. Calif. I love Panna 