Hold onto your mugs, because tap water is a whole other circus. Depending on where you live, it might be just fine or taste like a swimming pool. Distilled and purified both beat tap water on purity.
But tap water often has fluoride, which is good for your teeth. Distilled and most purified waters strip that out. So if you’re the type who brushes with electric diligence, you’re fine.
If you’re scared of the “chemicals” in tap water, remember: dihydrogen monoxide is in there too. (That’s just fancy talk for water. Gotcha!)
So, What Should YOU Actually Drink?
Here’s my hot take: drink what makes you actually drink water. If distilled tastes like regret, don’t force it. If purified makes you feel fancy, go wild.
For daily life, purified water is the practical winner. It’s affordable, widely available, and doesn’t make people side-eye you at parties. Distilled is your special guest star for specific jobs.
And if you’re really debating this at 2 AM? Just add a lemon slice. Boom. Problem solved.
