Here’s where it gets fun: seltzer usually has zero flavor. Zero. Nada. It’s the beverage equivalent of a blank stare. That’s why flavored seltzers (like LaCroix or Bubly) are technically just seltzer with natural flavors added. But those flavors are ghost-like—you think you taste lime, but it’s actually just the memory of a lime that once passed by the factory.
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Meanwhile, sparkling mineral water has a distinct taste—sometimes salty, sometimes crisp, sometimes like you’re sipping a mountain stream while a violin plays softly in the distance. It’s the star of the show, even without any lemon wedges.
So if you’re a flavor purist, grab mineral water. If you’re just trying to trick your brain into thinking you’re drinking a soda, seltzer is your co-pilot.
