[170621] 탄산수

Talk about sparking water.

Just 10 years ago, sparkling water was rarity in Korea. It was hard to come by.

-> rarity 희귀한 것, be hard to come by 구하기 힘들다. cf) come by 우연찮게 마주치다, 접하다.

However, sparking water has been surging in popularity in recent years.

-> surge in popularity 인기가 치솟다.

Demand for sparking water is high among Korean consumers.

Various types of Carbonated water are available at stores.

-> Carbonated water 탄산수

Even though they are more expensive than still water, many people still opt to buy sparking water.

Some people even buy it in bulk on the Internet.

-> buy something in bulk ~을 대량으로 구입하다.

There are many reasons to drink sparking water.

Compared to ordinary drinking water, sparking water is refreshing.

-> be refreshing ~을 대량으로 구입하다.

That's why people often drink it when they have greasy foods.

-> greasy food 느끼한 음식

Also, there is no sugar in sparking water. This makes it healthier than most soft drinks.

-> soft drinks 청량음료

It's a natural choice for people who are counting calories or watching their weight.

-> count calories 열량 섭취를 조절하다, watch one's weight 체중을 관리하다.