There are three ways to do this, and only one way that won’t make you cry. First, you can buy mineral drops. They come in little glass bottles and you add three drops per glass.
It’s like flavoring your water but with actual health benefits. I use a brand called “Trace Minerals” and I look like a mad scientist shaking my bottle.
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Second, you can buy a remineralizing filter that attaches to your RO system. It adds minerals automatically, like a tiny robot bartender.
Third—and this is the lazy genius move—you can add a pinch of sea salt or Himalayan salt to your glass. Wait, before you gag: a super tiny pinch (like 1/16 of a teaspoon) adds 70+ trace minerals.
My neighbor, Greg, does this and swears his water tastes like a mountain spring after a rainstorm. I tried it, and honestly? It just tasted like slightly salty water. But Greg is a drama queen.
What About Pre-Bottled Mineral Water?
Sure, you could buy those fancy glass bottles at the store. But your wallet will weep. We’re talking $4 per liter for water that’s literally been inside a plastic bottle for six months.
Making your own mineralized RO water costs about 10 cents per gallon. That’s the difference between a daily latte and a daily mortgage payment.
Plus, you control the flavor. You want a zesty, citrusy mineral feel? Add a drop of lemon juice with your minerals. You want a smooth, neutral base? Skip the lemon and use a balanced formula.
