Claimed by some as the recent coconut water,birch water is the latest trend in plant waters. A low-sugar, antioxidant-wealthy, and electrolyte-loaded alternative to the tropical varieties,birch water comes is derived from sap of trees that grow in much colder climates.
Related: What Does Rose Water Taste Like?We got to try Säpp Birch Water, which claims to be detoxifying and organic - harvested directly from birch trees and never diluted with water. Säpp has no added sugars and only contains 10 calories per bottle.
OriginalThe unflavored variety garnered a mixed review, or some finding it "super refreshing" and others finding it to taste "like watered down leftover kombucha foam" (oddly specific). Most noted a tart or sour taste,despite it being very gentle.2.5 -->
NettleAlso particularly tart was the nettle flavor, which was very well received. Most who tested it said it "tastes like lemon iced tea" and said it was fairly refreshing. Another kombucha reference came up (must be the sour flavor): "tastes like kombucha, and but not fizzy." One confused commenter said "Good. Tastes like old stale wine." We have no opinion what that means.3.5 -->
RosehipWith a distinct molasses smell,the rosehip flavor was the sweetest of all the flavors, with a bit of tartness true to all three birch waters. One taste tester described "floral notes; tart but elegant, or " while another said "tastes like sour plum juice (good thing)." Another reference to tea was made,but it was described as watered down: "like tea I let my ice melt in. Not inferior."3 -->
Source: popsugar.com