Hydration is key to a healthy body. Drinking enough water each day regulates body temperature, keeps your joints lubricated, prevents infection, delivers nutrients to cells, and keeps your organs functioning properly, according to research out of Harvard University [1]. But if you struggle to keep drinking water on the reg, you're not alone. Studies [2] show that 75 percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
People should aim for between 11.5 and 15.5 cups of fluid a day [3], which may sound like a lot, but fear not: upping your hydration game doesn't have to be stressful. While there are plenty of ways to make your tap water taste [4] better, there are also plenty of water brands out there making water you'll actually want to guzzle on those days when you are short on time or simply need to grab a can, bottle, or box to bring with you on the go.
Ready to quench your thirst [5]? The following 10 bottled-water, canned-water, and boxed-water brands not only score high in the taste department, but they all offer additional nutritional benefits to keep you happy, healthy, and hydrated. Cheers!
Free Rain
Free Rain [6] ($36 for 12 cans) offers a unique take on sparkling water. Each can is enhanced with natural ingredients like maca, Siberian ginseng, ashwagandha, and passionflower to energize, focus, and calm your mind and body. All flavours are caffeine-free and come straight from fruit and natural ingredients.
Liquid Death
The name may sound a little intimidating, but the mission of Liquid Death Mountain Water [7] ($14 for 12 cans) is to "kill" plastic pollution while urging you to drink more water more often. Each recyclable can is filled with 100% mountain water and contains natural minerals and electrolytes to quench your thirst instantly.
Aura Bora
Sparkling water made from herbs, fruits, and flowers, may sound too good to be true, but Aura Bora sparkling water [8] ($41 for 18 cans) delivers just that. Each can is loaded with flavour to offer an earthly and heavenly taste without the added sugars or artificial ingredients. From peppermint watermelon to basil berry, every flavour is 0 calories, 0 carbs, and sodium free.
Flow Alkaline Spring Water
If you're looking for an eco-friendly boxed water, try Flow alkaline spring water [9] ($26 for 12 boxes) that is naturally flavoured with zero calories, sugars, juice, or sweeteners. Each box has a subtle but refreshing taste that'll keep you sipping all day long.
Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water
Perfect Hydration alkaline water [10] ($31 for 24 bottles) is purified through a nine-stage filtration process and supercharged to a 9.5 pH. Every sip is also enhanced with electrolyte minerals (sans sodium or chlorine) to offer you a smooth and crisp taste, while keeping you hydrated. Bonus: the bottles and caps are recyclable, and are made from 100% recycled BPA-free plastic.
Lemon Perfect
Lemon water has a good rep, and Lemon Perfect Just Lemon water [11] ($24 for 12 bottles) guarantees a crisp, light, and refreshing flavour. Plus, lemons are loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C to boost your immune system, according to Cleveland Clinic [12]. Immunity boosting hydration? Major win. The bottles are also made using recyclable, BPA-free recycled plastic (rPET), sourced from previously recycled plastic bottles. In fact, Lemon Perfect collects the same amount of plastic as it uses in its production, making it a "plastic neutral" company.
Hint
Infused with fruit essences without the added sugar, diet sweeteners, or preservatives, Hint water [13] ($26 for 15 bottles) is a delicious way to stay hydrated. Not to mention, all products are vegan and free of nuts, soy, and gluten whether you're drinking Hint's still, sparking, or energy waters.
blk. Water
Black water may look foreign, but blk. water [14] ($36 for 12 bottles) is loaded with nutrient-rich fulvic acid (which is naturally dark in colour), which supposedly reverts cell damage, promotes healthy cell growth, and boosts your body's extraction of vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat. Each bottle is also enhanced with potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride to up your hydration. And don't worry, it won't stain your teeth!
ZenWTR
Made from 100% recycled plastic that's rescued from at-risk coastal environments, each bottle of ZenWTR [15] ($36 for 12 bottles) undergoes a multi-step process to promise ultra-pure water that's ionized to remove any bitter taste, then enhanced with a blend of minerals and electrolytes for a refreshing drink.
MyMuse
Looking for a smidge of flavour minus the artificial ingredients? Try MyMuse organic flavoured water [16] ($30 for 12 bottles). These fruity beverages are loaded with zinc, vitamin A & E, and elderberry to boost your immune system without adding any sugar.