Harrogate Spring
Harrogate Spring Water is sourced from an aquifer in the Millstone Grit series beneath Harlow Hill, on the outskirts of Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The town’s mineral springs were first documented in 1571, when William Slingsby discovered the Tewit Well. Water has been bottled from the Harrogate springs since the 1740s, initially in glass for local sale. The modern brand was incorporated in 2000 when Danone acquired the operation, with the product launching under the Harrogate Spring name in 2002. Harrogate Spring Water is classified as spring water (not natural mineral water). The brand is owned by Danone; bottling takes place at the Harlow Moor Road facility.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 46 |
| Magnesium | 13 |
| Sodium | 42 |
| Sulfate | 26 |
| Chloride | 58 |
| Bicarbonate | 185 |
Compositions can vary by season and source. Read our methodology.
Mineral character
Harrogate Spring is a moderately mineralised water with a relatively balanced ion spread. Bicarbonate is the highest ion at 185 mg/L, with calcium at 46 mg/L and magnesium at 13 mg/L giving a total hardness of 168 mg/L as CaCO₃. What distinguishes it from many UK waters is its comparatively elevated sodium (42 mg/L) and chloride (58 mg/L); both are higher than typical for UK bottled waters in the database. Sulphate is moderate at 26 mg/L. The overall profile is of a slightly hard water with a noticeable sodium-chloride presence alongside the bicarbonate.
Use-case suitability
- CoffeeAppears in blends for London.
- TeaNot used in any current tea recipe. Hardness 168 mg/L is above the 37–59 mg/L range of these targets.
- BrewingUsed neat for NEIPA. Also appears in blends for Dortmund, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Kölsch (Cologne).
- BakingAppears in blends for Neapolitan Pizza (Naples) and New York Bagel.
- AquariumAppears in blends for African Cichlids.
- HorticultureNot used in any current horticulture recipe. Hardness 168 mg/L is above the 12–54 mg/L range of these targets.
Used in these recipes
African Cichlids
Lake Malawi / Tanganyika
25% in blend
UK
Dortmund
Dortmund, DE
33% in blend
UK
Dublin
Dublin, IE
10% in blend
UK
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK
46% in blend
UK
Kölsch (Cologne)
Kölsch (Cologne), DE
84% in blend
UK
London
London, UK
37% in blend
UK
Neapolitan Pizza (Naples)
Neapolitan Pizza (Naples), IT
38% in blend
UK
NEIPA
NEIPA, US
neat
UK
New York Bagel
New York Bagel, US
25% in blend
UK
Where to buy
UK
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons
£0.80-1.30 per litre
Harrogate Spring is available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and Morrisons in the UK, typically £0.80–1.30 for a 1.5 L bottle (as of March 2026). It is positioned slightly above budget own-brand waters but below premium imports. Sold in still and sparkling formats; glass bottles are available and are a feature of the brand’s hospitality positioning. Availability outside the UK is limited.