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How water affects your coffee (and what to do about it)
Coffee is 98% water. The quality of that water shapes the quality of your cup more than most people realize. Water isn't just a delivery mechanism-it's an active participant in extraction. The minerals in water (primarily calcium and magnesium) help...
Coffee vs. espresso: understanding the difference
People often talk about coffee and espresso as if they're different drinks. They're not-espresso is coffee. It's just made differently. The difference comes down to three things: grind, pressure, and time. Regular coffee (drip, pour-over, French press) uses coarser grounds...