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Water sommeliers: A profession that’s more than ‘still or sparkling’

Water can be rich and diverse, say those perfecting the art of hydration

 Sharanya Pillai
Published Sat, Dec 2, 2023 · 05:00 AM
    • Sam Wu, a certified water sommelier, pays close attention to the mineral composition of various water brands.
    • Sam Wu, a certified water sommelier, pays close attention to the mineral composition of various water brands. BT PHOTO: CHERYL ONG

    WHICH wine would you pair with a lamb chop? If you’re a wine sophisticate, you may come up with an answer in mere seconds.

    But what if I asked: which water would you pair with lamb?

    It’s a serious question with serious answers. Enter the world of water sommeliers: experts with a refined palate for water in all its varieties: be it from mountains, aquifers, volcanos, icebergs… or even just the good ol’ kitchen tap.

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