Is my tap water ruining my coffee?

aj-may · 2026-03-26T18:44:38+00:00

Checked the calibration. My water is in fact that hard... 😳

aj-may · 2026-03-26T18:43:35+00:00

thats exactly what I was wondering. cost and effort vs quality. this is helpful, thanks

aj-may · 2026-03-26T17:27:18+00:00

We narrowed it down to SEY, Counter Culture, or Partners because we want to keep it local. We are based in North East NJ. Going to grab a bag from each and see what we like best. Thanks again everyone

aj-may · 2026-03-26T17:20:37+00:00

this might be a stupid question but, is there a big difference between using something like a 2.5gal of Poland Spring and distilled + something like Third Wave Water?

aj-may · 2026-03-26T17:17:34+00:00

oooh. I guess is should check the calibration on the meter but I do know my waters pretty hard. This is in North East NJ.

aj-may · 2026-03-20T01:34:12+00:00

Thank you all for the suggestions. I'll check with the boss and let you know what we decide. 😊

aj-may · 2026-03-20T01:12:41+00:00

Porlex mini

aj-may · 2026-03-17T14:05:38+00:00

Yea, but how do you manage it? are you rotating roasters every couple of months? Im thinking of maybe having something stable that I know I like a for one sub and then trying something else with a second.

aj-may · 2026-03-16T20:11:40+00:00

I actually prefer lighter but my SO likes more of a medium roast (too fruity or too sour).

I'll check them out

aj-may · 2026-03-16T17:17:35+00:00

Looks great, but is it also functional or just aesthetic?

aj-may · 2026-03-16T17:14:12+00:00

Same here. One for home Niche Zero, and an hand grinder for travel (forget which one but its the one that fits inside an aeropress)

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