VOSS
VOSS is a natural spring water from Vatnestrøm in Iveland municipality, Aust-Agder, Norway. The brand name derives from marketing rather than geographic origin: the water is not sourced near the town of Voss in Vestland. The source is a protected artesian aquifer in the Norwegian highlands. The brand is owned by VOSS of Norway AS and is positioned as a premium water in the international luxury segment. The TWD database also contains a separate entry for VOSS US, which is a distinct product with a different source and profile.
Mineral composition
| mg/L | |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 |
| Magnesium | 1 |
| Sodium | 3 |
| Sulfate | 0 |
| Chloride | 4 |
| Bicarbonate | 10 |
Compositions can vary by season and source. Read our methodology.
Mineral character
Calcium is 2.7 mg/L, magnesium 0.61 mg/L, sodium 3 mg/L, sulphate 0 mg/L, chloride 3.8 mg/L, and bicarbonate approximately 10 mg/L (manufacturer data; the database notes that this figure is estimated from published sources). Hardness is 9 mg/L as CaCO₃ and TDS is approximately 40 mg/L. This is an ultra-soft water with near-zero mineralisation across all ions, consistent with well-protected Norwegian crystalline bedrock aquifers.
Use-case suitability
- CoffeeNot used in any current coffee recipe, but hardness 9 mg/L sits within the 9–266 mg/L range typical for these targets.
- TeaNot used in any current tea recipe. Hardness 9 mg/L is below the 37–59 mg/L range of these targets, useful as a diluent.
- BrewingNot used in any current brewing recipe. Hardness 9 mg/L is below the 26–922 mg/L range of these targets, useful as a diluent.
- BakingNot used in any current baking recipe. Hardness 9 mg/L is below the 46–390 mg/L range of these targets, useful as a diluent.
- AquariumNot used in any current aquarium recipe. Hardness 9 mg/L is below the 35–212 mg/L range of these targets, useful as a diluent.
- HorticultureNot used in any current horticulture recipe. Hardness 9 mg/L is below the 12–54 mg/L range of these targets, useful as a diluent.
Where to buy
AU
Woolworths
A$2.50-4.00 per litre
NO
Rema 1000, Kiwi, Coop NO
NOK 40-60/L per litre
Available in Norway and Australia, and through specialist retailers internationally. As of March 2026.