Essentia Ionized Alkaline Water 1.5 L — Case of 12, Plastic

The 1.5 L Essentia is the bottle that lives in the refrigerator door and gets poured all day. One of the best-known names in alkaline water, it is made in the US by purifying water and then ionizing it to a consistent pH of 9.5.

Electrolytes are added back for taste, but the total mineral content stays very low, around 25 mg/L. That is why it drinks so smooth: there is almost nothing to register on the tongue except a soft, silky texture and a clean, neutral finish. It goes with breakfast, takeout and a long afternoon at a desk equally well.

The larger format also earns its place in meeting rooms, coaching sessions and event green rooms, where a few bottles and a stack of glasses cover a group. Essentia 1.5 L comes in a case of 12 plastic bottles, and Subscribe & Save means you will not run out midweek.