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Water for coffee and tea

It's most of your cup.

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Coffee and tea are almost entirely water, so its taste and temperature matter.

Tips

  • Use water that tastes good to drink; filter it if needed
  • Avoid distilled water, which makes flat coffee
  • Brew coffee with water just off the boil, about 195 to 205°F
  • Start with fresh cold water, not water reheated in the kettle

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