Water - Pro Tip
The Specialty Coffee Association recommends the following for water quality:
| Characteristic | Target | Acceptable Range |
|---|---|---|
|
Odor 1 |
Clean Fresh / Odor Free |
|
|
Chlorine |
None |
None |
|
Calcium Hardness |
50-175 ppm CaCO3 |
50-175 ppm CaCO3 |
|
Alkalinity |
40 ppm |
At or near 40-70 ppm CaCO3 |
|
pH |
7.0 |
6 - 8 |
One way to achieve this standard is to add a packet of 3rd Wave Water to one gallon of distilled water.