Borjomi

About this water

Borjomi is a naturally sparkling mineral water from Borjomi, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia. The brand dates to 1890. It is produced by IDS Borjomi Georgia, part of IDS Borjomi. Its bubbles come up with the water from the source. You'll find it in glass, PET and cans. In the US it is mostly found at specialty retailers.

Each liter carries 6,250 mg of dissolved minerals, which puts it in the high mineral class. Its largest ion is bicarbonate at 4,250 mg/L, followed by sodium (1,500) and chloride (375). Hardness works out to 562 mg/L as calcium carbonate. The label gives a pH of 6.3.

Bicarbonate at this level gives a smooth, rounded weight. There is enough sodium to taste a savory, salty edge. Magnesium this high can add a faint bitterness.