[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.