Carbonated Water

In the vein of ranting about my recent food discoveries, mostly in an effort to rationalize putting off studying for finals, I thought I would tell you all about my recent experience with carbonated (or seltzer) water. I can remember tasting Perrier in High School and thinking that it was revolting swill and wondering why would anyone pay a premium price for it. Fast forward 10 or so years, and it seems that seltzer water is enjoying a bit of resurgence (at least amongst Georgetown Law students). I noticed several of my classmates drinking seltzer water and I decided that I would give it another try. I was partially motivated by finding a replacement for my disgustingly absurd Diet Coke habit, but also it just seems so cool and European to drink carbonated water.

At first it was much as I remembered it. Very bitter and dry (an oxymoron I know but it's true). I persevered and by the end of the bottle I found myself accustomed to and almost enjoying the bitter taste. I still wouldn't say it has become my favorite drink, but I can honestly say that I do enjoy a nice liter or so of carbonated water every now and again. Perhaps the best part is that I can get it for free from the cafeteria's soda machine, and since I can use my own bottle it is much more eco-friendly than drinking from aluminum cans. For those of you interested in trying it firsthand just take your trusty water bottle to your local soda dispenser and look for the little tab near the spout labeled "soda" (on mine it's on the Sprite dispenser). You probably won't want to fill your bottle completely though because like I said it can be quite bitter and if you're not accustomed to it you'll likely end up pouring most of it down the sink. Let me know what you think!



P.S. If you want to be really pretentious you can tell everyone that you're enjoying some eau gazeuse!