Profession: Mineral water sommelier
Everyone knows them, the wine and beer sommeliers. However, few people realise that there are also mineral water sommeliers. Tina Kodritsch, an expert from the Natural Mineral Water Forum, explains that a mineral water sommelier should create quality awareness and spread knowledge about the diversity and value of natural mineral water. The training programme, which has also been offered in Austria since 2019, provides extensive knowledge of mineralogical, sensory and legal aspects, packaging and hydrogeology.
Differences to tap water
Exciting fact: tap water in Austria is known to be of the highest quality and represents flawless drinking water. Nevertheless, there is a decisive difference between mineral water and tap water. Tap water is subject to regional differences in flavour and quality and is often post-treated. Mineral water, on the other hand, remains in its original purity directly at the source and contains natural minerals and trace elements.
Creating more awareness for water as a source of life - brilliant!
Source: oesterreich-isst-informiert.at
