Why do Germans drink so much sparkling mineral water?
Germany for Asians
17.01.2021 • 16 Min.
Every household in Germany consumes mineral water, mostly of the sparkling kind. The popularity of sparkling mineral water in Germany tends to baffle Asian people, often unfamiliar with the sensation of drinking carbonized water. In this episode of Germany for Asians we discuss the origins of this tradition in the 19th century and how it manifests itself in contemporary German culture. Prost!