I’ve played around with water twice, most recently within the past couple of weeks.
My house has well water which is very clear and refreshing, but relatively hard. We have a water softener, so what comes out of the tap has 0 hardness.
That doesn’t mean there’s nothing in it, just no calcium (or magnesium, I think).
My water is also pretty basic (high pH).
Soft, basic water can lead to boring coffee from what I’ve read.
Most recently I followed the instructions at Barista Hustle to make my own water using distilled water, baking soda, and epsom salt.
I’m loving the espressos I’m getting, so the next thing for me to do is switch back to my well water and see if gets noticeably worse.
To answer your question, though – it depends on your water.
Look for a water report from your municipality. If things are pretty reasonable, a filter may not change your coffee game.
I’ve heard that RO filters are the best type, but you may end up removing too much good stuff. In that case you can re-add your own minerals to taste.
I’ve played around with water twice, most recently within the past couple of weeks.
My house has well water which is very clear and refreshing, but relatively hard. We have a water softener, so what comes out of the tap has 0 hardness.
That doesn’t mean there’s nothing in it, just no calcium (or magnesium, I think).
My water is also pretty basic (high pH).
Soft, basic water can lead to boring coffee from what I’ve read.
Most recently I followed the instructions at Barista Hustle to make my own water using distilled water, baking soda, and epsom salt.
I’m loving the espressos I’m getting, so the next thing for me to do is switch back to my well water and see if gets noticeably worse.
To answer your question, though – it depends on your water.
Look for a water report from your municipality. If things are pretty reasonable, a filter may not change your coffee game.
I’ve heard that RO filters are the best type, but you may end up removing too much good stuff. In that case you can re-add your own minerals to taste.