When visiting coffee shops, we often come across the coffee being served accompanied by a glass of sparkling water. But do you really know the purpose of this custom so unknown by Brazilians?
Sparkling water is served with the espresso, due to its ability to clean the taste buds when enjoying this drink.
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That way, when you drink the carbonated drink, you eliminate any type of flavor or residue left by any drink or food ingested previously.
Therefore, when drinking sparkling water before coffee, you guarantee that the taste of the second drink will be felt in its entirety.
Now, we will explain where this custom came from and some of its peculiarities.
Where did this custom come from?
The custom was acquired due to the tradition of having the drink carbonated, or not, before having the famous Italian espresso. This is known for its strong flavor and the small dose that is served due to its caffeine concentration.
When drinking sparkling water, we are cleaning the mouth, tongue and throat to receive a dose of coffee and have the experience of feeling its full flavor.
Therefore, it is part of the custom that the drink is taken before the shot of espresso, as a way of preparing for what comes next.
In some places, it could be said that drinking water during or after your shot of espresso means that the drink was not well prepared or left a bad taste in your mouth.
As a result, some baristas may take the action as an offense to their preparation and consider it a lack of respect.
What is the difference between drinking water with or without gas?
In fact, none. As previously mentioned, the custom was due to European practices, where sparkling water sources (seltzer) are very famous.
Therefore, it is part of this culture to drink the drink together with coffee and it was adopted in some places in Brazil.
Therefore, you can drink the water with or without gas, according to your personal taste, without causing any interference in the experience.
So, enjoy the experience the way you like, however, now knowing the origin behind this custom!
