This is in part why some dentists caution against drinking too much carbonated water it’s acidic - though it’s probably not that big of a deal, especially if unflavored. The bond between the elements in H 2 O is somewhat weak, and when water comes in contact with atmospheric carbon dioxide, a little of the CO 2 wedges its way into the equation, creating carbonic acid ( H 2 CO 3 ). Acidification & the Bicarbonate CycleĪn important example of water’s complexity can be seen in its molecular structure. This seemingly simple compound provides a playground for all kinds of complex chemical interactions.

Water is so much more than just two parts of hydrogen to one part oxygen. We’ll also look at some practical methods for testing and preparing your water. Rather than merely prescribing a formula, we’ve always found it more enlightening to experiment with possibilities, and therefore some colleagues and I have been tinkering with water, and investigating what kinds of flavors might spring up.īefore heading downstream in Part II of this two-part series, which will dive into sensory data, Part I will solidify some H 2 O basics, and get to the source of our brewing possibilities.

With the emergence of science-based resources like the SCA’s Water Quality Handbook and the Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood and Christopher Hendon collaboration Water for Coffee, baristas and roasters are more aware than ever of the critical role of water in coffee quality. Photo by Evan Gilman / Royal Coffee Part I – Chemistry and Conditioning

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