5. Waiākea
If you can’t hop on a plane to visit the lush, tropical lands of Hilo, Hawaii, perhaps sipping on Waiākea water will quickly take you there. This brand says its water is known as “purity in its ultimate form.” As Waiākea tells it, the process to pump this water is intricate and starts in the bio-diverse forests of Hilo. On the eastern base of the Mauna Loa volcano is a deep well where the water from the snowmelt slowly filters through porous, volcanic rock. As a result, you’re left with naturally alkaline water with a pH range of 7.6 to 8.2. Some varieties of Waiākea water are even bottled in a sustainable, proprietary bottle made from refillable aluminum. On Trustpilot, this water brand garners over 600 excellent reviews, mainly highlighting the pristine, fresh taste that’s so arduous to find with other mainstream bottled water brands.
“Love this water. Tastes so clean and pure and very hydrating. So glad Sam’s Club carries this. I was surprised to see that my nails have been growing so much quicker too. My kids also love it. I sure hope Sam’s Club keeps this product,” said Jessica via Trustpilot.
6. Ethos
Chances are, you’ve spotted Ethos in the cooler at your local Starbucks. Perhaps you even picked up a bottle with your to-go protein box or ham and swiss baguette. Or maybe you’ve seen celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz endorse it while walking the red carpet. Not only is it a high-quality, natural spring water brand, but Starbucks-owned Ethos maintains strong philanthropic roots by donating five cents per bottle sold to helping children around the world drink clean water.
“When our customers choose to buy Ethos Water, they’re improving the lives of people who lack vital resources,” Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said in 2008, according to MotherJones. So not only will grabbing a bottle of Ethos keep you hydrated, but you’ll be helping people in water-stressed areas.
You might question the quality of bottled water at Starbucks, but trust us, this one is not bitter whatsoever and is smooth, down to the very last drop!