water review

Wow, it's been a long time since I've done a water review. June 21, 2014 to be exact.

For those who don't remember, I try really hard not to buy bottle water. I try to remember to take my own. Bottled water is an ecological nightmare, and just downright wasteful. I am happy with tap. I certainly will not buy any of those purified tap waters.

And full disclosure, I do have a full case of Deer Park in the garage just in case the situation calls for it (ie. Road Trip).

Today after walking I was thirsty. I had nothing left in the car, so I decided to stop at Wawa.  None of the convenience stores have had anything different lately and it looked like that would be the case today. And then I saw it. Waiakea.

Stunning typography and a blue transparent bottle. The graphic designer in me was yelling "Yes, yes, yes"

It is Hawaiian Volcanic Water, naturally alkaline and electrolyte rich. I'm guessing this would be artesian water.  It' also carbon neutral until someone doesn't recycle the bottle.

Look, they made a video.


It's smooth, but bland.  You can't taste the minerals. It tasted cold and wet.

Package design I'd give an A.  Video I'd give an A. Water, just an average C.