A Different Way of Seeing
The Water Edit began with a simple question: what if we treated water with the same reverence we give to wine? What if we stopped seeing it as mere hydration and started recognizing it as a substance of extraordinary nuance — shaped by millennia of geological history, carrying the mineral fingerprint of its origin?
We are not a brand. We are not selling water. We are an editorial project devoted to the idea that attention transforms the ordinary into the remarkable. Every source we profile has been tasted, studied, and written about with the care of a sommelier approaching a grand cru.
Our tasting methodology draws from hydrogeology, sensory science, and the traditions of water sommeliers in fine dining. We evaluate mouthfeel — the weight and texture on the tongue. We note minerality — the presence or absence of dissolved solids that give water its character. And we pay attention to the finish — how the sensation lingers, evolves, or disappears.
In a world that moves fast, water asks us to slow down. To notice. To taste what the earth has spent centuries preparing. That is the invitation at the heart of everything we do.
The Art of Tasting
Four steps to transform the way you experience water.
Observe
Hold the glass to the light. Note the clarity, the viscosity, the way it moves. Still water should be perfectly transparent; sparkling should show a fine, persistent bead.
Swirl
Gently agitate the water. This releases any dissolved gases and prepares the palate. Notice how it coats the glass — heavier mineral water will leave faint traces.
Sip
Take a small, deliberate sip. Let it rest on the tongue before swallowing. Register the weight, the temperature sensation, and any immediate flavor notes.
Savor
After swallowing, pay attention to the finish. Does the sensation vanish instantly or linger? Is there a mineral aftertaste, a sweetness, a dry edge? This is where character reveals itself.