CAPI
CAPI is sourced from mineral springs in Black Mount in the Central Highlands of Victoria, Australia. The springs sit within an ancient volcanic formation; the company describes the water as filtered through the geology of an extinct volcano in the Central Highlands. CAPI was founded by Pitzy Folk in 2011 in Melbourne with a focus on glass-only bottling and the hospitality sector. The brand has grown to over 7,000 retail and hospitality stockists across Australia and parts of Asia. CAPI holds natural mineral water status.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 20 |
| Magnesium | 29 |
| Sodium | 31 |
| Sulfate | 6 |
| Chloride | 56 |
| Bicarbonate | 200 |
Compositions can vary by season and source. Read our methodology.
Mineral character
CAPI is a moderately mineralised water with an unusual calcium-to-magnesium ratio. Bicarbonate is the highest ion at 200 mg/L; unusually, magnesium (29 mg/L) exceeds calcium (20 mg/L), a reversal of the normal pattern in which calcium substantially outweighs magnesium. Chloride is relatively elevated at 56 mg/L for a still water, giving a chloride-to-sulphate ratio of roughly 9:1. Sodium is 31 mg/L; sulphate is 6 mg/L. Total hardness is 169 mg/L as CaCO₃; alkalinity is 164 mg/L as CaCO₃. TDS is approximately 342 mg/L. The Mg > Ca inversion is shared by very few other waters in the database.
Use-case suitability
- CoffeeNot used in any current coffee recipe, but hardness 169 mg/L sits within the 9–266 mg/L range typical for these targets.
- TeaNot used in any current tea recipe. Hardness 169 mg/L is above the 37–59 mg/L range of these targets.
- BrewingNot used in any current brewing recipe, but hardness 169 mg/L sits within the 26–922 mg/L range typical for these targets.
- BakingNot used in any current baking recipe, but hardness 169 mg/L sits within the 46–390 mg/L range typical for these targets.
- AquariumNot used in any current aquarium recipe, but hardness 169 mg/L sits within the 35–212 mg/L range typical for these targets.
- HorticultureNot used in any current horticulture recipe. Hardness 169 mg/L is above the 12–54 mg/L range of these targets.
Where to buy
AU
Woolworths, Coles, specialty
A$1.80-2.50 per litre
CAPI is available in Australia at Woolworths, Coles, and specialist hospitality and food retailers, typically A$1.80–2.50 (as of March 2026). All formats use glass bottles. Distribution outside Australia is limited. Sold in still and sparkling formats.