Imagine a scale from 0 (battery acid) to 14 (drain cleaner). Pure water sits right in the middle at 7—that’s neutral. Your body is a pH wizard, keeping your blood at a strict 7.4 no matter what you drink. You cannot “alkalize” your body with water, sorry to burst that trendy bubble.
But here’s the twist: initial taste and mineral content are influenced by pH. Water that’s too acidic (below 6.5) can taste metallic or sour. Water that’s too alkaline (above 9) can taste bitter or soapy. The “best” pH is the one that makes you want to drink more.
