WATER: THE SECRET TO BETTER TASTING COFFEE
We all want our morning cup of joe to deliver a jolt of caffeine along with a smooth, complex flavor. However, many coffee connoisseurs find their kitchen concoctions taste bitter, weak, or unpleasant. When you want to unlock every nuance of your home-brewed java, take a closer look at the primary ingredient: water. THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER IN COFFEE According to Wired, filtered coffee is over 98% water and a little over 1% soluble plant matter. That’s a healthy helping of H2O! Water is both the main ingredient in your coffee and the solvent that extracts the oils from your coffee beans or grounds, so it’s pulling double duty. As you make your coffee, your tap water extracts different substances, and each unique water profile can elicit a different taste. So, how do you keep factors like the mineral and chemical makeup of your water in check? THE IDEAL WATER FOR COFFEE Terrific coffee starts with great-tasting filtered water. While we offer numerous water filtration sy...