Gourmet water
The gourmet concept is not only reserved for food, wine, coffee, licorice, etc. There is also gourmet water, which, due to its taste and history, can help lift the overall taste experience.
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Classification
As with wine, there are different classifications. There are also classifications of the mineral content and the carbon dioxide content, both of which are important for the taste experience.
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Taste and senses
How do we perceive taste? What affects the overall taste? Read about our five senses and why they all influence the taste. Learn about mouthfeel, which is very important for the taste of water.
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The flavor of water
It’s the minerals in water that contribute to the taste, but the mouthfeel plays a major role. Read about which minerals are in the water, how they affect the taste, and how carbon dioxide affects the taste.
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Water tasting
Can you taste the difference? Which water to Use? Without carbonation or with carbonation? What influence do the glasses have on what you drink? In what order should you taste the water?
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Gastronomy
The wrong water with food or wine can disturb or completely destroy the taste experience. Which factors in the water have influence and how do you pair water with food and wine?
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My name is Carsten Skov, and I am the first Dane to have completed the education as a water sommelier at Doemen’s Academy in Germany, which is an old well established educational institution in the field of sensory training.
If you have any questions or comments, please write to me at cph@smagenafvand.dk
