Is Your Water Ruining Your Coffee? 

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Did you know that 98% of your cup of coffee is water? That’s why it’s important that you use high quality H2O to brew your coffee each day.  Not all water is created equal, so don’t settle for less than the best for your morning brew.  

Quality varies by location, even within the same city. That’s why you should take advantage of home water delivery in Atlanta for the best tasting cup of joe. Here’s how low-quality water could be affecting the taste. 

Impact of Extraction  

The mineral balance in water reacts physically and chemically with ground coffee beans. It has a very active role in that it serves as the solvent that extracts the flavor from the seeds. The liquid actually forms a chemical bond with the solid parts of the seeds in order to deliver the beloved coffee taste. If the water is unbalanced, your coffee will reflect that taste! 

If your coffee tastes bitter, the water supply has more than the recommended level of chloride in it. On the other hand, if your coffee taste dry and chalky, it’s from an area with a high number of minerals. Fresh water provides a healthy and delicious balance.  

Maintenance of Brewing Equipment  

Good quality water is not only important for taste, but it also contributes to maintenance of brewing equipment. Poor quality water with an imbalance of chemicals results in a rusted water spout. Using fresh water reduces the need for brewing and espresso equipment maintenance, eliminating down time for equipment repairs.  

Does Coffee Dehydrate?   

Since we are already addressing the importance of water, lets clear the air on the misconception of coffee’s dehydrating effects on the body.  

Coffee contains caffeine which has diuretic components, meaning it increases the number of trips to the restroom. For people who don’t consume coffee regularly, they are more heavily impacted by the diuretic effect, and ultimately dehydrate quicker. However, if you drink about two cups of joe per day, you have developed a tolerance, meaning your body takes longer to register the diuretic elements. 

A recent study done by researchers at the University of Birmingham compares the effects of coffee consumption against water ingestion. The results suggest that when coffee is consumed regularly, it provides similar hydrating qualities to water.  

With 83% of adults drinking coffee in the United States, it is imperative that the best water is used for your daily brew. Get delicious, fresh water delivered straight to your door from Lipsey. Not only is our water pure, healthy, and refreshing, but it’s also bottled in high grade glass that is environmentally friendly. We promise your water will be as fresh as the day it was bottled. Contact Lipsey Water at 770-449-0001 today to start your two-week free trial.