# Flavor-Balancing Water Treatments The Third Wave Mineralized Water Packets Add Minerals and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-treatments References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/third-wave-mineralized-water-packets/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/638334459/third-wave-water-lets-make-better-coffee) The Third Wave Mineralized Water Packets are a versatile solution when it comes to water treatments that can be used to ensure that water tastes as good as possible. The Third Wave Mineralized Water Packets are intended to be used to create the perfect cup of coffee and work by being added to a gallon of distilled water prior to preparation. The water treatments add calcium and help to balance the levels of sodium and magnesium in the water to ensure that the final cup of java tastes as good as possible. The Third Wave Mineralized Water Packets take an upstream approach to making a [great cup of coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-coffee) and help to create great brews from home without having to head for a local coffee shop for a caffeine fix. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flavor-balancing Water Treatments:** The Third Wave Mineralized Water Packets offer a convenient and effective solution for enhancing the taste of beverages, presenting opportunities for the development of customized water treatments in the food and beverage industry. - **Versatile Water Enhancement:** The Third Wave Mineralized Water Packets demonstrate the potential for customizable water treatments that can be tailored to individual preferences, opening doors for innovation in the personal care and wellness sector. - **Upstream Coffee Brewing:** The use of The Third Wave Mineralized Water Packets in home brewing highlights the demand for high-quality coffee experiences outside of traditional cafes, suggesting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the coffee industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The Third Wave Mineralized Water Packets offer a convenient and effective solution for enhancing the taste of beverages, presenting opportunities for the development of customized water treatments in the food and beverage industry. - **Personal Care and Wellness:** The Third Wave Mineralized Water Packets demonstrate the potential for customizable water treatments that can be tailored to individual preferences, opening doors for innovation in the personal care and wellness sector. - **Coffee:** The use of The Third Wave Mineralized Water Packets in home brewing highlights the demand for high-quality coffee experiences outside of traditional cafes, suggesting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the coffee industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Complete Hydration Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drywater-features.md) - [Iced Tea Water Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterdrop-microdrinks.md) - [Hydrating Instant Coffee Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-coffee-instant.md) - [Beverage-Boosting Tea Sachets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-forts-cold-brew.md) - [Energy-Boosting Spring Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeinated-spring-water.md) - [6-in-1 Hydration Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-hydration-powder.md) - [Kid-Focused Water Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-kids.md) - [Bubbly Caffeinated Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakewater.md) - [Supplement-Enriched Water Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-plus-supplements.md)