Yes, boiled water can taste flat and sad. That’s because boiling removes dissolved oxygen—the bubbles that give water its zing. It’s like the water went on a boring diet. But you can fix it in seconds!
Pour the boiled water from one cup to another a few times. Or let it sit in a pitcher with a fresh sprig of mint. The splashing re-oxygenates it, bringing back that crisp, mountain-stream vibe. If you’re fancy, throw in a slice of lemon.
Don’t let flat water ruin your camping vibe. A little aeriation, and you’re sipping like a royalty—if royalty drank from a Nalgene bottle.
