Hi Everyone,

Ever wonder why you love the Coca Cola in one country but can’t stand the taste of it elsewhere? Ever wonder why you prefer certain beers? Ever wonder why the pizza in one place tastes different from another place? Ever wonder why the same international brands of items taste different from one country to another? Read on.

To say that water plays a big role in food and beverage would be a gross understatement. From germination to consumption, water influences and determines the flavour, taste and texture of what we eat and drink. In order to understand its influence, let us first determine what is coming through our taps.

For the purpose of this column, I am looking at the two major types of water – “hard water” and “soft water”. Depending on your location, you may be getting well water or artesian well water, but let’s shelve that for now. “Hard water” is water that has a high amount of …..