What is IN Third Wave Water?Updated a month ago
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 some of our target ranges are for each profile.
Classic Light Roast Profile:
Ingredients:
Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Citrate, and Sodium Chloride
Details:
The total dissolved solids (TDS) of this profile should be ~150 mg/L. ~40 mg/L Alkalinity (buffering from the citrate).
This profile will help you achieve the most out of your light roast coffee. It is ideal for drip coffee makers or manual brew methods!
Medium Roast Profile:
Ingredients:
Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Citrate, and Potassium Bicarbonate
Details:
The TDS of this profile should be ~150 mg/L and ~80 mg/L Alkalinity. This profile is perfect if you brew with medium roast coffees with any brew method (espresso machine included!).
Dark Roast Profile:
Ingredients:
Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Citrate, and Sodium Bicarbonate
Details:
TDS ~180 mg/L, and ~135-140 mg/L Alkalinity. This profile will help you get the most out of your dark roast coffee by reducing bitterness and emphasizing the darker tasting notes in your coffee. You can use this in any brew method, including your espresso machine.
Espresso Machine Profile:
Ingredients:
Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Citrate, and Potassium Bicarbonate
Details:
The TDS of this profile should be ~150 mg/L and ~80 mg/L Alkalinity. This profile is perfect if you use an espresso machine! You can also use this in any other brew method that you like to use.
Cold Brew Profile:
Ingredients:
Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Potassium Bicarbonate.
Details:
This profile will help reduce acidity in cold brewed coffee, highlighting the caramel, chocolate, and nutty flavor characteristics often looked for in cold brews!
Low Acid Profile:
Ingredients:
Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Potassium Bicarbonate.
Details:
This profile will help reduce acidity of your coffee by up to 300%. This profile can be used with multiple sticks to enhance the effect. You can also use this profile with other forms of water (spring water, tap water, distilled water, etc.) an experience the same low acid benefits.