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Water Treatment for Coffee and Espresso

Water makes up over 98% of brewed coffee, yet it tends to be one of the most frequently overlooked components of the beverage. Proper water treatment is a crucial element of every cafe but is also relevant to the home user, both in optimizing beverage quality and helping to ensure the longevity of equipment. Excessive mineralization in water can result in scaling and will destroy a machine if left untamed, and unfiltered chemicals can inhibit the full potential of your coffee’s flavor. From carbon filtration to reverse osmosis, water blending and even mineral addition, we’ve curated a comprehensive selection of treatment solutions for everyone who brews coffee.

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Third Wave Water

Third Wave Water - 12 Dose Pack

SKU: Third Wave Water - Classic

4.4 stars, based on 209 reviews

$15.00

OptiPure H20 Express Test Kit

OptiPure Water Test Kit

SKU: 180-80180

5 stars, based on 1 reviews

$54.99

OptiPure CTOS-Q Replacement Cartridge

OptiPure CTOS-Q Replacement Cartridge for QTI-1

SKU: 300-05835

$79.99

Direct Connect Water Filtration and Softening System

SOFTSYS38 - Direct Plumbed Softening and Filtration System

SKU: SOFTSYS38

$110.00

QTI-1 Water Filtration System

OptiPure QTI-1 Water Filtration System

SKU: 160-52012

$249.99

Global Customized Water Perfect Cup Box

Global Customized Water Perfect Cup Formula - 30 mL kit

SKU: 38-1005

$18.99

IFI4C Ice-O-Matic Single Inline Filter

Ice-O-Matic IFI4C Single Inline Filter

SKU: IFI4C

$89.00

IFQ1 Ice-O-Matic Single Filter Water Filtration System

Ice-O-Matic IFQ1 - Single Filter Water Filtration System

SKU: IFQ1

$214.99

Picture of Ice-O-Matic IOMQ Water Filter Replacement Cartridge

Ice-O-Matic IOMQ Water Filter Replacement Cartridge

SKU: IOMQ

5 stars, based on 1 reviews

$89.00

OptiPure O P 175/16 water treatment system with 16 gallon atmospheric storage tank.

OptiPure OP175 Reverse Osmosis System with Mineral Addition for Coffee and Espresso

SKU: OP175/16

$3,189.99

OptiPure BWS 100 filtration system with 10 gallon tank

OptiPure BWS100 Blended Water Reverse Osmosis System for Coffee and Espresso

SKU: BWS100/10

$1,794.99

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Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Variable Temperature Pouring Kettle

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Variable Temperature Pouring Kettle

Fellow's Stagg EKG kettle combines one of our favorite pouring kettles with slick and simple variable temperature control. It's a real masterpiece!

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Baratza Virtuoso Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Baratza Virtuoso Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Baratza's Virtuoso is one of the easiest ways to improve your coffee at home, and it's our perennial pick for best value in an electric coffee grinder.

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Third Wave Water

Third Wave Water - 12 Dose Pack

As seen on Shark Tank - Third Wave Water's patent-pending formula is designed to turn a gallon of distilled water into the perfect water for brewing your favorite coffees. It's based on the...

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Knock Aergrind Hand Grinder

Knock Aergrind Hand Grinder

Knock's newest hand grinder sets the bar even higher, with a compact offering that doesn't make any sacrifices on performance.

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Hario Mini Slim Plus, Skerton Plus, and Skerton Pro coffee hand grinders

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Hario V60 Coffee Dripper

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