Want the Best Water for Coffee & Tea?

When was the last time you truly enjoyed a perfect cup of coffee or tea? If your drinks often taste bitter, flat or metallic, the issue might not be your coffee beans, tea leaves or brewing method – maybe you don’t have the best water for coffee & tea!

Water is the foundation of your drinks, making up over 98% of coffee and tea and, of course, 100% of your drinking water. If your tap water contains chlorine, heavy metals or excess minerals, these contaminants can negatively impact the taste, smell and your overall experience.

Using spring water or filtered tap water helps to eliminate impurities while preserving the right balance of minerals, ensuring that every sip of coffee, tea or just plain water is refreshing, smooth and free from those unpleasant aftertastes.

Let’s dive into why filtered or spring water is the best water for coffee & team, and how it can transform your daily drinking experience!

What’s Wrong With Tap Water?

Tap water is treated to meet safety standards, but that doesn’t mean it’s ideal for drinking or brewing. Even if it’s considered “safe,” it may contain:

• Chlorine – Used to disinfect water, but it can leave a chemical taste and odour.
• Heavy Metals – Lead, copper and iron from old plumbing can give water a metallic or rusty flavour.
• Sediments & Organic Matter – Dirt, rust, algae and microplastics can be present, impacting both taste and clarity.
• Hard Water Minerals – High levels of calcium and magnesium create limescale buildup and can interfere with flavour.

These unwanted elements can make your coffee taste harsh, your tea taste dull and your drinking water taste unpleasant.

How Is Spring & Filtered Water The Best Water For Coffee And Tea?

Free From Chlorine And Chemical Aftertastes

Tap water is often chlorinated to kill bacteria, but this comes at a cost. Chlorine imparts a harsh, chemical taste that can overpower the delicate flavours of coffee and tea.

Filtered water removes chlorine and other chemicals, while spring water simply doesn’t have them at all, thus allowing natural flavours to shine through.

The result?

• Coffee tastes richer and smoother
• Tea flavours are more vibrant and aromatic
• Your kettle or coffee maker no longer smells like a swimming pool!
• Improves Flavour Extraction For A Balanced Brew

When you brew coffee or tea, water acts as a solvent, extracting oils, flavours and compounds from your coffee grounds or tea leaves. However, if your water has too many or too few minerals, it can negatively affect this process.

• Hard water (high in calcium and magnesium): Leads to under-extraction, making coffee taste flat and weak.
• Soft water (lacking minerals): Can over-extract compounds, creating a bitter, acidic taste.
• Filtered water (balanced minerals): Optimises extraction, resulting in a smooth, full-bodied and flavourful drink.
• Spring Water (naturally occurring minerals): Enhances flavour complexity, providing a well-rounded and crisp taste.

According to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the best water for coffee is free from excessive minerals and chlorine to achieve the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. 

Eliminates Metallic Or Earthy Notes

Ever had a cup of tea or coffee that tasted like dirt or sulfur? That’s often caused by trace metals, sediments or organic matter in your water.

Filtered water removes these contaminants, giving you a cleaner and more refined taste with every sip.

Spring water, with its naturally occurring minerals, can enhance flavor clarity while maintaining a crisp and well-rounded taste.

Protects Your Equipment From Limescale Buildup

Hard water doesn’t just affect taste – it also causes mineral deposits (limescale) to build up in kettles, coffee machines and espresso makers.

This buildup:

• Reduces machine efficiency
• Leads to inconsistent brewing temperatures
• Shortens the lifespan of your equipment

By using spring or filtered water, you keep your brewing equipment clean and functioning properly, ensuring consistent flavour quality in every cup.

Ready to Taste the Difference With The Best Water For Coffee Or Tea?

Here at Pacific Springs we have a wide range of spring and  filtered water solutions to explore or if you’d like to discuss what options would best suit your home or office, just get in touch to find out more!