How do specialty coffee shops filter water for coffee?
For some time now, the conversation around water quality for coffee has become more and more prominent across the global specialty coffee sector. Coffee shops...
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How do specialty coffee shops filter water for coffee?
For some time now, the conversation around water quality for coffee has become more and more prominent across the global specialty coffee sector. Coffee shops around the world are clearly looking to maximise water quality and consistency. By doing so, they ensure that they are serving the highest-quality beverages possible. To do this, many coffee shops invest in high-quality water filtration systems. In many cases, their water supply will not… read more
For some time now, the conversation around water quality for coffee has become more and more prominent across the global specialty coffee sector. Coffee shops around the world are clearly looking to maximise water quality and consistency. By doing so,… read more
Should baristas use different paper filters for different roast profiles?
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How can you make water perfect for brewing coffee?
For every cup of coffee you brew, roughly 98% is water. But water is rarely just water. Depending on your geographical location, it contains varying...