Questions to help you get started with Third Wave Water!
Each profile consists of three minerals that vary depending on the profile - there are no chemicals used! We are unable to provide the exact amounts of each mineral in each profile to help protect our recipes. Below are the individual ingredients som
Currently, we create 6 water profiles: Classic Light Roast Profile, Medium Roast Profile, Dark Roast Profile, Espresso Profile, Cold Brew Profile, and Low Acid Profile. Each profile comes in a variety of stick sizes (1 gallon, 5 gallon, or 2 liter),
Making Third Wave Water is as simple as mix, shake, brew! Add one stick of your preferred TWW profile to the proper size container of water (1-gallon, 5-gallon, or 2-liter), shake it up, and you're ready to brew. More details below. 1. Add Third Wave
For best results:Be sure to use empty water (distilled water, reverse osmosis, water from a Zero Water filter)Clean your coffee maker before use. Below are some helpful links for popular brewers/espresso machines.Cleaning a Mr. Coffee PotCleaning a K
The product will not separate from solution (i.e. the water). Once the minerals are mixed with the water they will remain mixed forever.
Third Wave Water minerals will not expire or go bad. Each stick and box has a “Manufactured On" date that shows when the sticks were made and packaged. To ensure the longest life possible, make sure to store the mineral sticks at room temperature and
The 5-gallon sticks were created to be used with a 5-gallon carboy (≈19 liters); this is one of the most common size of water jug in the United States. Other regions throughout the world use 22.7 liters. Mixing the 5-gallon sticks is the same (albeit
Third Wave Water minerals should be added to any kind of "empty water." Empty water is any water with no minerals, chemicals, organic matter, etc. Typically, empty water has a total dissolved solids (TDS) measurement of 0-9TDS. Some great forms of em
After mixing Third Wave Water minerals into your empty water, you can store your mineralized water jug at room temperature or in the fridge. The minerals will not separate from the water. Storing the mineralized water in the fridge will cause your co
No. Since they are just minerals, they will never expire! The date on your box is a "Manufactured On" date that shows when the minerals were packed. If you have any other questions about the date on your box, feel free to reach out to our support tea
No. Third Wave Water mineral profiles are just mineral additives. They do not remove anything from the water. We recommend using distilled water (or reverse osmosis or deionized water) as an empty base to add Third Wave Water minerals. This helps you
There is currently no 'certification' by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) for water profiles, but we have three water profiles that meet the current SCA water standards:. Classic Light Roast Profile. This profile is perfect for use for light ro
There are many different places to find Third Wave Water. You can order from us directly, pick up some minerals at your favorite coffee shop, or on Amazon in select regions. If there is a cafe that doesn't sell us but you think they should, let us kn
Yes we do!. If you are hosting an event, are a competing barista, or are interested in Third Wave Water sponsoring a social media collaboration, use the link below to sign up for a sponsorship. Sponsorship Signup Link
Absolutely you can use Third Wave Water in your Keurig!. Sometimes Keurig coffee brewers have a carbon filter installed in the water reservoir and that's ok. You do not need the filter since Third Wave Water provides the ideal water for your coffee a
Absolutely! Our product profiles are designed to work excellently with decaf coffee, ensuring the best taste and quality for your enjoyment. If you have any further questions, our support team is ready to assist you!
Yes. Five (5) of our profiles, Classic Light Roast Profile, Medium Roast Profile, Dark Roast Profile, Espresso Machine Profile, and Cold Brew Profile are available to purchase in 2 liter, 1 gallon, and 5 gallon sizes. NOTE: 1 gallon is equivalent to
Yes and no. The paper boxes are recyclable, but the individual sticks are not yet recyclable.
Third Wave Water products are manufactured in Xenia, Ohio, which is in the Dayton, Ohio area. We are proud to support the workers and small town of Xenia.
Add our minerals to any form of empty water, mix them until they are dissolved, then brew!. Third Wave Water (TWW) works because coffee requires certain minerals in order to taste right. We take those requirements and go one step further by protectin
There are two main reasons as to why you should use Third Wave Water minerals for your coffee brewing: Flavor and Maintenance. Each of Third Wave Water's six (6) profiles are designed to give you a much better tasting cup of coffee depending on the s
No. Since Third Wave Water profiles do not contain any scale-causing minerals, you will not need to descale your coffee equipment (kettle, coffee maker, espresso machine, etc.). However, we do recommend following the recommended cleaning cycles for y
Diluting your Third Wave Water minerals could come in handy for several reasons. Some like a less potent solution of minerals in their coffee brewing water to bring out different flavors in their brews. The easiest way to achieve a diluted concentrat