What is the best water to use for espresso?

[daka]

Long time on the M/B......... I'm a lurker, but getting back into Espresso/Cappuccino...(decaffeinated)
I've been wondering, what is the best water to use for espresso?
Filtered tap water, bottled water distilled water ph index
Is less TDS water (total dissolved solids) better? (%)?

 

[PinkRose]

I remember seeing a thread that had a lot of discussion and suggestions about they types of water people use for making espresso, but I can't find it.

Here is a webpage that may be help answer your question.

https://www.wholelattelove.com/blog/water-and-your-machine/

Rose

 

[daka]

I have been drinking NIAGRA bottled water...(Loews by the case) it has very little TDS as per my tester, good for coffee?

 

[Musicphan]

Take a look at the SCA standards: Specialty Coffee Association of America

 

[valfly01]

indonesia have the good watter

 

[heyashik]

Filter your water

 

[Galali]

In my Alex Duetto MkIV I use Volvic and buy it at either £3.50 for 6 x 1.5L or when on special 12 for £5

I have used Tesco Ashbeck as well. It is better for brewed than Volvic I find.

 

[Shyla]

Long time on the M/B......... I'm a lurker, but getting back into Espresso/Cappuccino...(decaffeinated)
I've been wondering, what is the best water to use for espresso?
Filtered tap water, bottled water distilled water ph index
Is less TDS water (total dissolved solids) better? (%)?

@daka
When you prepare coffee or espresso, you need to be conscious of the mineral content in the water that you are using. Since the preparation of (American) coffee and espresso are predicated on very different extraction techniques, the "best" water is different for coffee than it is for espresso

 

[daka]

So, what is best for American....and what for Lavazza espresso (actually I make cappuccino)

 

[gigacoffee]

@daka
When you prepare coffee or espresso, you need to be conscious of the mineral content in the water that you are using. Since the preparation of (American) coffee and espresso are predicated on very different extraction techniques, the "best" water is different for coffee than it is for espresso

In addition to that I'd like to add that the temperature of the water is important as well. Try 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal extraction.

 

[daka]

In addition to that I'd like to add that the temperature of the water is important as well. Try 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal extraction.

Noted, thanks for that info...

 

[Daniel96]

Really cool question! My friend is a tea master. He told me that water itself changes the taste of tea.

After that, I decided to experiment with my favorite drink at home and the result was really interesting! The taste has changed and it really surprised me. Used spring water and from the filter as usual.