The Spring of the Sultans

Extremely pure and distinctly different, Hamidiye water is drawn from deep inside the lush, green ancient forest of the Belgrad in Turkey.

From the Source

During the Ottoman Empire, Belgrad Ormanı (Belgrade Forest) covered approximately 13,000 hectares. Although diminished to 5442 hectares today, it still astonishes newcomers to learn of this extensive forest of ancient tall trees right on its outskirts. At the time of Süleyman the Magnificent the Belgrade Forest was of strategic importance as the main source of water for the city, and visitors today become aware of this function before they even reach the forest, as they pass historic aqueducts that once fed the water to different parts of the city.

Water from the numerous springs and streams in the forest was channelled into the city, and as the demand increased over the centuries dams known as bent were built to collect the water. There are 7 bents today and although they are in use today they no longer play a crucial role in Istanbul's water supply due to the rapidly increased population of the city. The protected status of the forest granted in the 16th century continues right through into the 20th century - a piece of good fortune, rare in Turkish history .

From Source To Bottle

Hamidiye water comes from 200 meters below the ground, almost of its own will. It's not drawn through drilling. The water picks up mineral from the soil as it comes up.