The taste of soda water is astringent, and it is slightly bitter to swallow in the throat. Soda is a weakly alkaline beverage, and sweeteners and spices are often added. There are also soft drinks without sweeteners on the market. Besides sodium bicarbonate, natural soda water also contains many trace elements, so it is a good drink. Only a few countries in the world, such as France, Russia and Germany, produce natural soda water.