Saratoga
Saratoga is sourced from a spring in Saratoga Springs, New York State, US. The Saratoga Springs area has been known for its mineral waters since the early 19th century. Commercial bottling was established by 1872, when the product was initially sold as “Saratoga Vichy,” a reference to the French mineral springs. In 2001, Adam Madkour Sr. acquired the Saratoga Spring Water Company. In late 2021, the company was acquired by BlueTriton Brands, the US water group formerly known as Nestlé Waters North America. Saratoga is classified as spring water and is sold in a distinctive cobalt-blue glass bottle.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 11 |
| Magnesium | 2 |
| Sodium | 7 |
| Sulfate | 7 |
| Chloride | 10 |
| Bicarbonate | 26 |
Compositions can vary by season and source. Read our methodology.
Mineral character
Saratoga is a very soft, lightly mineralised water. All six ions are low: calcium 11 mg/L, magnesium 2 mg/L, sodium 7 mg/L, sulphate 7 mg/L, chloride 10 mg/L, and bicarbonate 26 mg/L. Total hardness is 36 mg/L as CaCO₃; alkalinity is 21 mg/L as CaCO₃. TDS is approximately 73 mg/L. No single ion dominates, and the profile is unusually even across all six. In the database, Saratoga’s softness is comparable to Icelandic Glacial (TDS 62) and considerably softer than the historical image of Saratoga as a mineral spa would suggest.
Use-case suitability
- CoffeeNot used in any current coffee recipe, but hardness 36 mg/L sits within the 9–266 mg/L range typical for these targets.
- TeaNot used in any current tea recipe. Hardness 36 mg/L is below the 37–59 mg/L range of these targets, useful as a diluent.
- BrewingNot used in any current brewing recipe, but hardness 36 mg/L sits within the 26–922 mg/L range typical for these targets.
- BakingNot used in any current baking recipe. Hardness 36 mg/L is below the 46–390 mg/L range of these targets, useful as a diluent.
- AquariumNot used in any current aquarium recipe, but hardness 36 mg/L sits within the 35–212 mg/L range typical for these targets.
- HorticultureNot used in any current horticulture recipe, but hardness 36 mg/L sits within the 12–54 mg/L range typical for these targets.
Where to buy
US
Whole Foods, specialty
$2.50-4.00 per litre
Saratoga is available in the US at Whole Foods and specialty food retailers, typically $2.50–4.00 (as of March 2026). Positioned in the premium still water segment, partly due to the glass bottle format. Availability outside the US is very limited. Sold in still format; a sparkling variant exists.