First, take a sip and swish it around like it’s a fancy wine. Do it when nobody’s watching if that feels silly. Notice the weight of it—is it heavy and thick, or light and crisp?
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Heavy water usually has lots of minerals like calcium (that’s the “hard” water). Light water is usually soft and almost fluffy. Both are fine—it’s just a matter of what you crave.
A Little Experiment for You
Tonight, fill three glasses. One from your tap, one from a bottle you’ve never tried, and one from a glass you let sit out for an hour. Taste them blindfolded (or just close your eyes).
You’ll be shocked. The tap water might taste minerally. The bottle might taste blank. The room-temperature one? It might taste a little dusty. Congratulations—you just became a water detective.
