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At least where I'm from in the US, un-flavored/sweetened carbonated water is a bit uncommon and more expensive. It was a shock to me the first time I visited Eu
by jmccree 14y ago
At least where I'm from in the US, un-flavored/sweetened carbonated water is a bit uncommon and more expensive. It was a shock to me the first time I visited Europe and was served "fizzy water" when I asked for water. Unless you explicitly ask for "soda water" or a name brand of bottled carbonated water, you'll get uncarbonated water. Also, mineral water does not imply carbonated here.
- jlgreco 14y agoEverywhere I have lived seltzer water (straight carbonated water, no minerals, salts, sugars, anything) is pretty common, supermarkets almost always have a section of it. Usually you are looking at $0.50-$0.80 per liter if you buy liter bottles, and a bit cheaper if you buy 2-liter bottles. Pricier than it should be perhaps, but I honestly think I have an addiction to it; I've been drinking carbonated water at home almost exclusively for years. I'm considering getting a professional carbonation setup like a bar might use.