Still vs Sparkling Water: Which Should You Choose?

Both still and sparkling spring water offer exceptional hydration and purity, but each has unique characteristics that make them ideal for different moments and preferences. Here's how to choose the right one for you.

What's the Difference?

Still water is naturally calm spring water with no carbonation — pure, refreshing hydration exactly as it emerges from the spring. Sparkling water is the same premium spring water with added carbonation, creating refreshing effervescence and a lively mouthfeel.

Both Little Hampton still and sparkling waters come from the same protected Victorian springs and are naturally filtered through ancient mineral-rich rock formations. The only difference is the bubbles.

Health & Hydration Benefits

Still water is ideal for:

• All-day hydration and high water intake goals
• During and after intense exercise
• Cooking, making coffee or tea, and food preparation
• Those with sensitive digestion
• Children and everyday family hydration

Sparkling water is great for:

• Replacing sugary soft drinks with zero-calorie refreshment
• Aiding digestion after meals
• Creating a sense of fullness (helpful for mindful eating)
• Social occasions and celebrations
• Mixing with cocktails or mocktails

Both provide the same natural mineral content and hydration — sparkling water's carbonation doesn't reduce its hydrating properties.

When to Choose Still Water

Reach for still water when you need:

• Maximum hydration — It's easier to drink larger quantities quickly
• Workout recovery — No carbonation means no bloating during or after exercise
• Cooking & beverages — Perfect for pasta water, rice, soups, coffee, and tea
• Medication — The recommended choice for taking supplements or medicine
• All-day sipping — Gentle on the stomach for continuous hydration

When to Choose Sparkling Water

Choose sparkling when you want:

• A refreshing treat — The bubbles make hydration feel special
• Digestive support — Carbonation can help with post-meal digestion
• A healthier alternative — Swap soft drinks for zero-calorie, zero-sugar sparkle
• Entertaining — Elegant for dinner parties, events, or pairing with meals
• Appetite control — The effervescence creates a feeling of fullness

Taste & Mouthfeel

Still water offers a clean, crisp, neutral taste that lets the natural mineral profile shine. It's smooth, refreshing, and easy to drink in any quantity.

Sparkling water has a lively, effervescent mouthfeel with a slight tanginess from the carbonation. The bubbles enhance the perception of freshness and make each sip feel more dynamic.

Both are naturally pure with no added flavours, sweeteners, or sodium — just premium Australian spring water.

Packaging Options

Both still and sparkling are available in:

• Premium glass bottles (750mL) — Perfect for fine dining, events, and special occasions
• Recyclable aluminium cans (375mL) — Convenient, sustainable, and ideal for on-the-go
• BPA-free plastic (still only) — Lightweight and practical for families and everyday use

Can You Drink Both?

Absolutely! Many people keep both on hand:

• Still for daily hydration — cooking, exercise, and all-day drinking
• Sparkling for enjoyment — meals, entertaining, and treating yourself

There's no need to choose just one. Both offer the same natural purity and quality — it's simply a matter of preference and occasion.

The Bottom Line

Whether you prefer the pure simplicity of still water or the refreshing effervescence of sparkling, both deliver exceptional hydration from Australia's finest springs. Choose still for everyday hydration and cooking, sparkling for refreshment and special moments — or enjoy both as part of a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Explore our full range of still water and sparkling water to find your perfect match.