introduction:
I tried the same coffee, the same grind, the same preparation… but the taste is completely different?
The problem is often not the coffee — it's the water .
Water makes up over 90% of a cup of coffee, and a small change in it = a big difference in flavor.
Let us show you how to choose the right water for the perfect cup.
1. How does water affect the taste of coffee?
Every water contains:
- Minerals (such as calcium and magnesium)
- salts
- pH
- Other substances that affect extraction
✅ Some minerals help extract flavor.
❌ Some of them choke the taste or cause a bitter or "earthy" taste.
2. The worst types of water for making coffee:
❌ Tap water (without filter):
- Contains chlorine or impurities
- A distinct "metallic" taste
- Directly affects the clarity of flavor.
❌ Completely distilled water:
-It does not contain any minerals.
-The flavor comes out dull and weak.
- What helps in good extraction
3. The best types of water for coffee:
✅ Home filtered water (RO) with mineral rebalancing
✅ Coffee-grade water (such as Third Wave Water)
✅ Light mineral water – selected bottles (e.g., Nestlé Pure Life, Aquafina, Vittel Light)
🎯 The best is water:
- TDS between 75 – 150 ppm
- Balanced in acidity
- Clean taste with no side effects
4. Do I need to buy special water?
🧠 It is not necessary, but:
- If you want the best tasting experience
- Or you use Ben Ghali and want its full taste
- Or notice a big difference between your preparations…
🎯 Here the designated water becomes "worth it"
5. Practical experiment: Same coffee × Types of water
☕ Coffee used: Ethiopia Guji – W Roastery
- Home filter water:
- Clear flavors, balanced acidity, a smooth, balanced cup.
- Tap water (without filter):
- Dull taste, pronounced bitterness, almost no flavors
- Fully distilled water:
- Very mild taste, watery consistency, almost no flavors
- Light mineral water:
- Excellent balance, smooth sweetness, softer texture, much better experience.
✅ Conclusion:
Excellent coffee requires excellent water.
No matter how carefully you roast and grind, if there is a problem with the water… your cup will be below expectations.
Choosing the right water = a clearer flavor, a more enjoyable cup, and a truly “specialty” coffee.
👉 Order a bottle from INGO, and try it with the most suitable water to taste the difference