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W A T E R F I L T R A T I O
A guide to the most important The taste and look are the first thing
part of your brewing system. many of us think about when we talk
about water filtration. There is no doubt
that water is important and has a large
Water has a huge part to play in the part to play in how the final product
world of premium coffee and catering looks and tastes. Whether that’s
generally. It can both create and solve removing substances that impair the
problems in any commercial kitchen flavour, look or fragrance of the cup or
and optimising your local water adding in important minerals like
ensures it is perfect for the task. Magnesium. Magnesium is a flavour
carrier that highlights the differences

Water from the tap is rarely the between beans, roasts and the way the
perfect ingredient for making coffee coffee is lovingly prepared.
or even just for drinking. That’s not to
say it isn’t safe to drink, it just means
there is scope to make it better, or
tailor it to meet your needs. Maybe by
taking out elements you don’t want,
or adding in the elements you do.

Water optimisation is far more than
just a way of delivering water that
tastes good or that makes the perfect
cup of coffee. Correct water quality
impacts on the average business in
many more ways than most of us
think.

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