Martin Riese: Water Sommelier on Taste, Truth and Hydration

This one is fun, fascinating and guaranteed to make you think differently about the water you drink every day. We sat down with Martin Riese, one of the world’s leading water sommeliers, for a conversation all about hydration, taste, bottled water myths and the environmental impact of the water industry.

Martin breaks down how different waters actually taste, why minerals matter, what to know about tap water vs bottled water, and how marketing has shaped the way we think about hydration. We also talk about sustainability, restaurant water culture, overconsumption, and some of the wild misconceptions people believe about water.

Follow Martin on Instagram to keep learning and watching his water content: @martinriese