How important is water for a great cup of coffee?

It is the coffee ingredient that is often forgotten. Water. What many people don't know is that a cup of coffee consists of 98% water. For an espresso, this percentage is slightly lower, around 90%. Yet the quality of water is often forgotten when people talk about coffee.

Perhaps you recognize the following situation. You're sitting on a sun-drenched terrace in Italy, in a cozy little street. And what are you drinking there? A delicious espresso. This one is so good that you go back the next day. And the day after that. And at the end of the vacation you decide you want to drink this coffee at home, too. At this nice place you buy a bag of coffee beans, or maybe two. Happy as a child with a candy lollipop you return home to enjoy your delicious, Italian espresso. But what turns out? The taste is not the same as on that terrace. How can that be? One reason is the difference in water quality.

Difference in water quality

The quality of water varies greatly between countries, and even places. This has mainly to do with water hardness. The fact that water is drinkable everywhere in the Netherlands does not mean that the water is the same everywhere. Water used to make coffee must have the right mineral content. That's not a given. You get the right mineral ratio with a water filter. Water must also be clear in color and odorless to ensure the quality of your coffee.

So is water only important for brewing a cup of coffee? Certainly not! It is also good to have a glass of water before starting your cup of coffee. Starting with a glass of water will neutralize the flavors in your mouth, allowing you to taste the coffee even better!

What is important?

So do you now want to enjoy delicious fresh bean coffee at home? Then the following things are very important;

Provide freshly roasted coffee beans.
Make sure your machine is connected to a water supply, and that the water is freshly filtered.
Drink a glass of water beforehand for flavor neutralization.
Put the coffee in your favorite cup and enjoy!

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