Izumi 山泉水

The bottle is so light I can carry two in each hand on my hike, and the water itself tastes noticeably crisp—like it came straight from a mountain spring, which it literally did. I’ve been buying this for a month now and it’s replaced my usual bottled water for good.

The first sip is so smooth and clean, you can really taste the difference from regular bottled water. I keep a case in the fridge for everyday drinking, and the crispness never gets old.

The bottle survived a full day in my backpack without leaking, which is more than I can say for some pricier brands. The water’s clean taste is exactly what I hoped for, though I wish the cap had a bit more grip when it’s wet. Still, a solid choice for keeping on my desk.