Rust is iron oxide. It’s what happens when iron gets wet and bored. It flakes off inside old pipes. That’s why your water sometimes looks like weak iced tea.
Why Does My House Water Taste Like Metal at Bambi Foust blog
Pro tip: Run the tap for 30 seconds before drinking. Flush the rusty party guests out. Your taste buds will thank you.
Hot Water, Cold Shocks
Never drink hot tap water. Hot water dissolves metals faster. It’s like a chemical speed date. Use cold water for drinking and cooking. It keeps the metallic drama to a minimum.
This is also why your hot cocoa tastes weird at grandma’s house. It’s not her cooking. It’s the copper pipes in the basement.
