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Why Water Tastes Different Depending On What You Drink It From By Paige Hughes Nov. 10, 2025 8:00 pm EST

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Who doesn't love a refreshing sip of crisp, clean water? On the flip side, there's truly nothing worse than gulping down water that tastes metallic, acidic, or even "stale." If you've ever wondered why some waters taste better than others, there are scientific reasons why — other than just how sharp our taste buds can be . In its most natural state, water is odorless, clear, and tasteless. However, the material in which you consume your water plays a major role in altering these three properties. Three common water containers — stainless steel, plastic, and glass — each have diffe

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