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CLEANER,

CLEARER

To make a great-
GREAT TASTING tasting coffee or tea,

WATER you need great-
tasting water

To make a great-tasting coffee or tea,
you need great-tasting water. This has
always been a contentious and Many filter manufacturers

problematic issue for the hot drink that use ion exchange resins
adjust the water mix in
vending industry due to the many varying amounts to achieve

issues with taste and machine optimum pH levels, a
reliability. complex task that requires
experienced engineers.
Press articles have highlighted the
necessity for clear criteria regarding the
levels of calcium and magnesium in water.
Baristas and coffee ‘experts’ have asserted
that elevated concentrations of these
elements are essential for extracting
flavour from coffee and tea.

The primary challenge for
machine operators and service
companies is that the water
quality in our country is
continually changing. In certain
areas, water supply companies
often blend local water with
water sourced from elsewhere in
the country, which can result in
fluctuating pH levels. Acidic water
can lead to consumers
experiencing bitter or metallic

tastes in their drinks.

MAY/JUNE. 2025 | ISSUE 42