One Tree Wins Gold at the 11th China (Guangzhou) International Water Tasting Competition
We are proud to announce that One Tree Mineral Water has been awarded Gold at the 11th China (Guangzhou) International Water Tasting Competition, held on 5th June 2026 in Guangzhou, China.
This is our second major international gold award in as many weeks, following our Gold at the 2026 Montreal Fine Waters Taste Competition in May. To be recognised twice on the world stage in such a short period is a remarkable validation of what we have always believed about One Tree mineral water.
About the Competition
The China (Guangzhou) International Water Tasting Competition is one of Asia's most prestigious fine water judging events, now in its 11th year. The competition brings together waters from across the globe to be evaluated by expert judges on taste, mouthfeel, minerality, finish, and overall quality. It is a blind-judged competition, meaning the water speaks entirely for itself, with no brand recognition or marketing influence on the outcome.
Guangzhou has established itself as a hub for fine water appreciation in Asia, and this competition reflects the rapidly growing sophistication of water culture across the region. Winning gold here is recognition not just in Australia, but across one of the world's largest and most discerning consumer markets.
What This Means for One Tree
Two international gold awards in 2026 confirm what our customers have known for some time: One Tree Mineral Water is genuinely world-class.
Our water is sourced from a confined artesian aquifer beneath the Macedon Ranges in Victoria, where it has been slowly filtering through ancient rock for thousands of years. The result is a naturally balanced mineral profile, a distinctive mouthfeel, and a clean, satisfying finish that expert judges around the world are now recognising.
No reverse osmosis. No additives. No artificial intervention. Just water that reflects the geology of one of Australia's most pristine natural landscapes.
A Growing Global Recognition
These back-to-back awards place One Tree alongside some of the finest waters in the world. For an Australian natural mineral water to earn gold in both North America and Asia within weeks of each other is a significant achievement, and one we are deeply proud of.
It also speaks to a broader global shift in how people think about water. Consumers and experts alike are increasingly recognising that not all water is equal, and that the source, mineral profile, and integrity of a water matter enormously. One Tree is proud to be part of that conversation.
To understand more about what makes natural mineral water different, read our guide: Spring Water, Artesian Water, Natural Mineral Water: What's the Difference?
Thank you to everyone who has supported One Tree on this journey. The world is taking notice. 🥇
