Antipodes Still by Antipodes Water Company is a still artesian water sourced from the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand’s North Island. It comes from a deep aquifer and is naturally filtered through dense volcanic rock rich in silica. The water is estimated to be between 50 and 300 years old at the time of bottling. Due to its high level of natural purity, it undergoes only microfiltration before bottling, without sterilization, chemical processing, or the addition of other ingredients. Its total dissolved solids content is approximately 130 milligrams per liter, placing it among waters with low mineral content. Silica accounts for a significant part of its mineral composition, while its pH at the source is approximately 7. Low mineralization and a neutral pH contribute to its clean and very mild flavor without pronounced mineral notes. The water has a light and silky texture that does not interfere with the flavor of food or other beverages served alongside it.
Producer
Antipodes Water Company is a New Zealand producer of bottled water founded in 2003. The company sources its water from an artesian aquifer in Otakiri, in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand’s North Island. The aquifer lies at a depth of 327 meters and consists of silica-rich volcanic rock through which the water is naturally filtered. High underground pressure allows the water to rise naturally to the surface, while its estimated age at the time of bottling ranges from 50 to 300 years. Due to its high level of natural purity, the water undergoes only microfiltration before bottling, without sterilization, chemical treatment, or the addition of other ingredients. It contains approximately 130 milligrams of total dissolved minerals per liter, which contributes to its mild flavor and light, silky texture. Silica forms a significant part of its mineral composition, while the water has a neutral pH of approximately 7 at the source. The company produces both still and sparkling artesian water, with both varieties bottled directly at the source.