Discover how there water varies across Europe. There is more to water than you might think!
We are well into the summer months and luckily the sun has been shining across the continent for the most part. It is a great time to get out into the fresh air, embrace the heat, add a bit of colour to our skin and get some Vitamin D. But also with great heat comes an even greater need for hydration, and here is where a glass of water rises to the call of duty, keeping us cool when the temperature turns itself up.
Water is a lot more complex and sophisticated than you would expect, especially in Europe. When it comes to water, there are a wide range of flavours to tickle our tastebuds. Combine this with glass which is inert and impermeable, meaning it doesn’t interact with any chemicals or substances and you have water preserved in its original form and tasting as intended. Whether you prefer your water still or sparkling, take a bit of time tasting it and let it linger on your tongue and see for yourself.
Water Preferences
According to Europe’s First Water Sommelier and our Taste Expert, Arno Steguweit, Germans prefer sparkling while the Italians and Spanish prefer still water.
Steguweit says, “You will hardly find a Spanish person drinking a sparkling water. The same in Italy, they do drink and they intend to drink a sparkling water but normally they are on the still side, whereas they Germans really prefer sparkling.” So where does your loyalty lie when it comes to this thirst quencher? Do you drink it on its own or does it accompany your coffee first thing in the morning?
A Difference of Taste
European tastes differ across the continent from sweet, bland and bitter to salty, sour, spicy and cool. The diverse weather conditions such as the warm temperatures in the Mediterranean and the cooler climates in more northerly regions all play a part when it comes to food and drink that we consume. We can’t forget the traditions embedded in various cultures for generations when it comes to cuisine. Every country has its signature dishes, and water is something we need in order to function, playing a major role in food and drink.
Don’t believe us? Check out our taste map and to find out more! If you’re curious to see where your taste compares with other European citizens, take our taste quiz and #MapYourTaste.
Healthy packaging, healthy families: What makes glass the healthy choice?
Did you know: every week, the average person ingests up to one credit card worth of plastic from food, water, or the air? You are what you eat – and that includes how it’s packaged. That’s why when it comes to our favourite food and drink, we need to look beyond the label.
Why does coke taste better in glass?
Soft drinks come in different tastes, shapes, and sizes. From coke to club soda, ginger beer or fruit sodas – there is a flavour for everyone. The most famous of all is probably Coca-Cola, the dark brown carbonated soft drink, campaigns, but which tastes good all year round.
But what is the best way to enjoy your favourite soda? Do soft drinks taste better when they come in glass compared to other packaging materials? Why did Coca-Cola decide to design their unique bottles with glass? And what is the best way to store coke at home to keep you drink fizzy and fresh for when you decide to open it? Read on to find the answers.
Choose Health, Choose Glass
We’re all trying to live better and more sustainably, from how we consume and dispose of products to how we look after our own health. Yet packaging remains crucial to preserve products through delivery and storage, and to ensure longer shelf stability of products once purchased. By offering a material that’s not just endlessly recyclable but remains food safe throughout the closed-loop recycling process, glass packaging continues to provide strong sustainable benefits for the health of both people and planet. Glass is never a waste.
