Martin Rieseis a attest sommelier — of water , that is . Instead of whirlpool , sniff , and savoring fine vintages , he judge the unparalleled qualities of H20s from around the humans .
Riese had always comment that tap waters in different cities have their own decided tastes . However , it was n’t until he infix the restaurant manufacture that he realized there was an upscale mart for the world ’s most plentiful beverage . Ten years ago , while work at a Berlin eatery called First Floor , a client approach Riese about the menu ’s limited water selection .
“ We offer a survival of liquors , beers and wine-colored , but when it comes to urine , it ’s mostly just sparkling , matte or tap , ” Riese told Eater . “ Not even the water system brand is give . It occurred to me that we have to give people options when it arrive to the healthiest beverage on this planet and thus I create my first water system carte . ”
First Floor inclose a body of water carte du jour the next year , and Riese hone his expertise on the beverage . In 2009 , he published a book calledThe World of Water . before long after , he became certified as a water sommelier through the German Mineral Water Trade Organization . In 2011 , he moved to Los Angeles , where he created piddle menus for restaurants like Ray ’s & Stark Bar and Patina Group . Today , he ’s sleep with as the earthly concern ’s only water sommelier .
What ’s in a “ piss menu , ” you might ask ? According to Riese , Patina Group ’s water menus pop the question sampling of distinctiveness bottles from across the globe , let in unlike fountain and mineral waters . Like wine , the origin , sense of taste , and Leontyne Price can vary ; a bottle retail anywhere from $ 8 to $ 20 . ( The latter is for 15,000 - yr - old glacier weewee from Canada . )
Another similarity to wine : Some waters taste different from others thanks to terroir , or the terra firma they come from . Water can be bland or complex , fruity or salty , and can regard the final taste sensation of a nutrient or toast formula . It can also be limited in quantity or hard to pander . In unforesightful , water is not a one - appreciation - fits - all substance .
If you ’re interested in study more about the wonders of pee , check out a television from Zagat , in which Riese walks a skeptical taste examiner through the shade of his favorite beverage .
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