In 1767, Joseph Priestley discovered a method for infusing water with carbon dioxide, creating industrialized sparkling water. His work laid the foundation for the soft drink industry, with Schweppes emerging in 1783. Sparkling water remained niche in the US until 1977 when Perrier's advertising campaign popularized it. In 2021, the sparkling water market exceeded $30 billion, showcasing its availability across grocery stores and corner shops. A taste test evaluated popular brands, focusing on widely available options without flavored sparkling waters to assess pure taste.
Joseph Priestley discovered a reliable method for infusing water with carbon dioxide in 1767, leading to the creation of industrialized sparkling water. His findings initiated the modern soft drink industry.
The sparkling water industry is now worth over $30 billion as of 2021 and continues to grow, evidenced by the vast availability in grocery stores and corner shops.
Perrier's 1977 ad campaign, featuring Orson Welles, was pivotal in popularizing sparkling water in the United States, transitioning it from a niche market to mainstream.
The taste test involved 11 widely available brands of sparkling water, excluding flavored varieties to focus on natural flavors, including options like S.Pelligrino and Canada Dry.
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