Borsec Sparkling Mineral Water 1.5 L — Case of 12, Plastic

Borsec rises in a basin high in the Eastern Carpathians of Romania, and it comes out of the ground already sparkling. The spring has been bottled commercially since the nineteenth century, and the name is familiar to anyone who grew up in Central or Eastern Europe.

This is a firmly mineral water. Total dissolved solids reach about 900 mg/L, led by 650 mg/L of bicarbonate and 168 mg/L of calcium, at a pH of 6.5. Expect a savory, slightly salty depth and a lively natural fizz that clears the palate between bites of sausage, pickles, smoked fish or a rich stew.

The 1.5 L plastic bottle is a family-table size, and a sensible one for delis, Eastern European restaurants and specialty markets. Borsec Sparkling Mineral Water ships in a case of 12, sent anywhere in the US from Hicksville, New York.