Martin Riese: Water Sommelier Destr*ys 90% of Bottled Water Brands | DSH #1641

Water is NOT just water. In this episode, we sit down with Martin Riese, a certified water sommelier, to completely reset how you think about the most important drink in your life. 📚 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 💧 Why “pure water” is a myth and what TDS (total dissolved solids) actually tells you 🧂 How minerals, salts & electrolytes change taste, mouthfeel and hydration 🚰 The real difference between spring water, purified water & tap water 🧪 Why the health claims around alkaline & hydrogen water are massively overhyped 😵 How low-TDS waters can make your mouth feel drier (and why people think they’re “thirstier”) 🧃 Why many “functional” waters are just expensive flavored tap with clever labels 🧱 How European water culture (spa towns & medicinal waters) differs from the U.S. 🏙️ Why New York tap water helps make better pizza & bagels than most cities 🛠️ How to think about filters, RO systems & remineralization at home 🌍 Why millions still lack basic tap water & why microplastics are more about tires than bottles CHAPTERS 0:00 – Why “pure” water doesn’t exist 1:04 – Martin’s journey to becoming America’s first water sommelier 2:30 – The birth of the water menu & why water tastes different 3:00 – Inside the corrupt restaurant water industry 5:23 – Alkaline & hydrogen water myths, debunked 8:04 – 60% of bottled water is just tap water 11:19 – The real reason Dasani tastes “thirstier” 15:20 – The best tap water in America (and the NYC pizza explanation) 18:30 – The truth about microplastics 29:22 – Water tasting begins: Saratoga, Iskilde, Three Bays & more 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Apply to be on the podcast: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 📩 Business inquiries / sponsors: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUEST: ♟️Martin Riese — https://www.instagram.com/martinriese/ 💼 SPONSORS QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! 🎧 LISTEN ON 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Sean Kelly Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest discussions, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and seek professional advice where appropriate. The content shared is for entertainment and informational purposes only — it should not be taken as legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. We strive to present accurate and reliable information; however, we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy. The views expressed are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of the producers or affiliates of this program. 🔥 Stay tuned for more episodes featuring top creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world! 🔎 KEYWORDS water sommelier, Martin Riese, water tasting, bottled water scam, purified water vs spring water, TDS total dissolved solids, electrolytes in water, alkaline water myth, hydrogen water review, oxygenated water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices