A thirst trap? Which water brand is the most refreshing?

By: Thomas Anderson and Rebecca Valdez

Refreshing. Simple. Water. Everyone drinks water, but have you wondered what water brand you like the most? Well two of our staff members put different types of waters up to the test, and it’s time to decide the ultimate winner.

Thomas Anderson

In this review we will be testing out some popular brands like Body Armor, Alka, Aquafina, ALOE and Members Mark. The first drink we tried was Members Mark had basic plastic packaging, and an okay size at 16.9 oz. This water tasted normal but not good at the same time it was forgettable and easily had an aftertaste with a hint of public fountain water. This brand is easily accessible and has an affordable price at about $0.76 per bottle. These are sold in jumbo packs of forty-five bottles at a sale price of $34.48. Seeing as it is not much of an exciting product yet it is affordable. 6/10.

To be said that Body Armor was better than Members Mark just seeing as it really is the only one down side. You could say it is hard to open the cap which could give you some trouble.But it is refreshing on a hot day, more easy to drink, tastes fresh, has a squirt cap and is very useful for kids who play sports or on a run. 8/10.

Out of all the ones we tried that were not good, Aquafina was not good at all. It’s a popular brand but it leaves an aftertaste that’s stuck in your mouth. Has a nice fancy bottle but besides that the water makes you feel so thirsty, a little after taste, not good at all. 5/10.

Now Alka water is not bad, but it’s the water you most likely pick up last. It has a big bottle, but because the water contains electrolytes it leaves an unpleasant aftertaste andis hard to drink at times. 6/10. My favorite water was Aloe because it is flavored with pomegranate and a nice aftertaste that leaves you refreshed and you can drink a lot of it . The only downside about the drink is that it is too bubbly and leaves your stomach bloated, which makes you burp. Besides that flaw, it was the best water out of the five that we reviewed. 10/10.

Rebecca Valdez

The first water that was tasted was the purified water by Members Mark. The actual water bottle was thinner than the other water bottle. In my opinion the water is better cold. It’s a generic water brand and the plastic is recycled. Its cost would be around 50 cents a water bottle. 7/10.

The second water that was tasted was

Body Armor, this water is usually for the athletic people that play sports since it has electrolytes. When opening the bottle it was pretty hard to open and the water was filled all the way to the top of the bottle. The water tasted cleaner and was more refreshing than the purified, generic water. The cost of the water was $1.25. Overall this one was my favorite because it had a better taste than every other brand I tried. 9/10.

The third brand I tried was the Alka 65 water, also with electrolytes. This water bottle was bigger than the others, making it a lot more heavy to carry than usual water bottles. Its circumference was also too large for one hand. The cost of the bottle was also $1.25. Drinking the water has an after taste of minerals and feels heavier on your stomach to drink. 4/10.

The fourth water brand that was tried was Aquafina. This water didn’t really get a reaction out of me. I think the more you drink it the more it makes you thirsty. It tasted really thin and had a taste of minerals. 5/10.

The fifth and last water that was tried was the Aloe Vita water with pomegranate flavoring. The color of the bottle was green and the water had a tint of yellow to it. When I smelled the water it smelled like sugar. When I tasted it, it tasted like pure sugar. 2/10.