I Tried Boiling Daiji Shimizu Water

The last time was in June.

I wrote here that I had only just realized I had forgotten about the essential water in Morioka, but there was still more!

Or rather, to be honest, I had been avoiding it. Even though I live in the neighborhood.

Daiji Shimizu is located quite close to Seiryusui, but I had a strong impression that it was water closely tied to the daily lives of the local residents, and I felt an atmosphere that someone like me shouldn't just brazenly intrude upon.

I had assumed this because of how it is divided into sections for different uses and because there are more houses in the surrounding area compared to Seiryusui. Even though that's not actually the case at all ^^;

However, it is necessary to understand what kind of water it is and the rules that come with it.

By the way, this Daiji Shimizu is domestic water that has its source at Daiji Temple in Nataya-cho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. The town name comes from when the wealthy merchant Nataya Chosei came to Morioka from Kyoto and built a temple called Yaokuzan Bodain, and the streets still retain the atmosphere of a castle town. This Daiji Shimizu is the symbolic presence of that area. It has also been selected as one of the Ministry of the Environment's "100 Best Waters of the Heisei Era."

So, first, let's review the rules for this "I tried boiling it" project.

To add a supplement regarding point 2, I continue to boil it for 5 minutes after steam starts to appear. This is because boiling it slowly and steadily over time makes for a mellower hot water.

So first, “Drink at room temperature”

Crisp and mellow. I felt a softness that seemed to envelop me when I drew the water (and when it touched my skin), and it feels like that with a sense of refreshment added.

Next, “Boil over low heat (heat)”
My home uses an induction cooktop, so it's heat. (Kanakeno iron kettles can also be used on induction cooktops.)

And finally, “Drink as hot water”

The softness I felt at room temperature takes on a gentleness, making me feel warm and cozy.

Morioka is firmly in autumn now, and since it has become noticeably colder, it tasted even more delicious, and I ended up drinking four cups ^ ^

In the coming season, I hope you all warm your bodies and hearts with hot water too ♪