While the idea of drinking tree sap might sound unusual, Ontario’s maple producers are hoping to turn maple water into the next global must-try beverage.
Many are familiar with the rich sweetness of maple syrup, the thick, amber liquid made by boiling down the sap of maple trees. However, many are unaware that the sap itself — often discarded or boiled down into syrup — can be enjoyed as a refreshing low-sugar drink.
This beverage, known as maple water, is clear, slightly sweet (containing just two per cent natural sugars), and has been gaining popularity in the Ontario and wider Canadian market.
In Ontario, where the maple syrup industry thrives, some maple farmers are pioneering a new market.
One such company is Sap Sucker, founded in 2015 by a passionate Ontario family with deep roots in maple farming.
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Alex Argiropoulos, senior business development manager at Sap Sucker, shares the story of its creation, explaining how many maple farmers …