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Reddit mentions of Third Wave Water Mineral Enhanced Flavor Optimizing Coffee Brewing Water, Classic Flavor Profile, 0.635oz
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of Third Wave Water Mineral Enhanced Flavor Optimizing Coffee Brewing Water, Classic Flavor Profile, 0.635oz. Here are the top ones.
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- PRODUCES 12 GALLONS- Each package is packed with value offering the ability to make up to 12 gallons of minerally enhanced brewing water which allows you to enjoy more coffee.
- MINERALLY ENHANCED- After research and much trial and error we’ve found the optimized minerals for the perfect water for your coffee. We’ve added Magnesium for added sweetness and Calcium for a balanced body that we’re sure you will appreciate.
- SCIENTIFIC FLAVOR- Our blend of minerals has allowed us to enhance the flavor profile of coffee with a low alkalinity which provides a highlighted natural acidity of your favorite coffee bean.
- AS SEEN ON SHARK TANK - Find out why 5 out of 5 Sharks prefered Third Wave Water over tap water.
- WORKS WITH ALL MACHINES- Third Wave Water is a perfect addition to all types of coffee applications. Whether you choose to use a Keurig, Percolator, Moka Pot, French Press, Drip coffee maker, or Thermal coffee maker.
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Specs:
| Height | 3.5 Inches |
| Length | 2.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | February 2018 |
| Size | 12 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Weight | 0.01 Pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
Coffee drinkers: Has anyone used a product like Third Wave Water to manage the minerals in the water? I was hoping to try an individual serving before I buy a lot of it.
Addendum: I am not suggesting the water here is bad (quite the contrary). If you look at the product information, you'll see that it adds minerals to water like the coffee shops do, and this enhances the flavors in the coffee. It's just a bougie white lady thing, not essential.
Quick easy fix is getting distilled water, and add minerals to it... I personally just use a basic (Pür) water filter because it's convenient and simple.
There are some very affordable burr grinders out there, and it's worth the investment. You'll use it pretty much everyday. Hand grinders can be very cheap, and work great. Hario Skerton is a popular choice (I've seen it around for cheaper, but this is at least what's on amazon). Plenty of options, all varying in price. There's a pretty decent burr grinder from Kona I've used before, which I got for like $20.
But manual grinding can take some time. And if you're like me, and you want some quick coffee in the morning, then it's worth investing in an electric. There are some pretty decent electric burr grinders out there. You really don't have to pay a fortune. Here are a few cheap options:
Capresso Infinity
Bodum Bistro
Baratza Encore
But you can get far snobbier than just grind...
What kind of water are you using? Hopefully filtered, not tap. And definitely not distilled, since you want some of those minerals for flavor. Now, if you want to get even fancier, try using these mineral packets. I think each packet mixes in with 1 gallon of distilled water. I haven't tried it myself (I just use a brita) but I've heard good things. The quality of water makes a huge difference. This was the first "eureka" moment for me, when I moved from tap to filtered.
Next, how are you making your coffee? There are some great, cheap equipment out there. In this sub, here are some pretty cheap and popular choices:
Aeropress
Chemex
Pour-over
French press
We're getting pretty deep in the rabbit hole, right? Not yet! How about measuring the weight of the coffee? Consistency is important. You need the same, proper coffee-to-water ratio for the best cup. You can find people debating over the best scales, some costing hundreds. I'd just get a cheap one if I were you. You can find some decent cheap ones from like $10 to $30. If you want the best bang for your buck, look into American Weigh Scales.
I guess I can mention temperature of water as well. You can get thermometers or even electric kettles with built-in thermometers (like this). I think temperature matters so much more for tea than coffee, but it's something you need to keep in mind for coffee as well.
Here's probably the most important thing, in my opinion: where are you getting your coffee? What is the roast date? Unless you're buying your coffee directly from the roaster, you're probably not buying freshly roasted beans. It makes a world of difference. Try finding a local roaster and getting your beans from them, freshly roasted.
I'm sure there's plenty of other ways you can splurge money on coffee, but I'll let you figure it out!
(edited to fix the links)
I've been buying that Third Wave mineral packets that you mix in a gal of distilled water at home. I'm convinced!
Edit: Third Wave Water Mineral Enhanced Flavor Optimizing Coffee Brewing Water, Classic Flavor Profile, 1.5 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XRR95R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m9EbBbVTNNB2T
Edit 2: typo
I use Third Wave Water packets and add them to distilled water. It's a good way to get consistency, and I like the flavor of what I make vs using my tap water.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XRR95R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MF4VCbES4BNT2
You can also make you own water solutions. Search for Matt Perger.
Like some of the comments have stated, RO water straight out of a unit like this will leech some of the flavors from the coffee upon contact. There's a few ways to get around this. Personally, I use a ZeroWater filter to get the TDS as low as possible (RO wasn't an option in the apartments I have lived in), and then I remineralize the water after I collect it. There's a few ways to do this, but personally (and apparently very unpopularly in this sub) I use the product Third Wave Water. For me, it's just the most convenient thing to do, but you can check their ratio of minerals and buy in bulk for cheaper.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071XRR95R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KglhDbECCZT7N