Coffee machine water, the debate between purified water and pure water

There is a debate about whether to use purified water or pure water for coffee machines. Some people believe that using purified water can meet the needs of coffee machines, and that purified water contains the right amount of minerals, which can improve the taste of coffee. Others believe that pure water is better because it can ensure stable water temperature and water quality, avoiding affecting the extraction rate of coffee beans and the taste of coffee. The focus of the controversy is that there is no clear conclusion on the impact of different water qualities on coffee quality. The choice of water quality depends on personal taste and the type of coffee machine.

In busy modern life, coffee machines have become an indispensable part of many families. However, many users are confused about the water used by coffee machines: should they use purified water or pure water? This question seems simple, but it actually involves many considerations. This article will explore this issue from multiple angles to help readers make a more informed choice.

1. Definition of clean water and pure water

We need to clarify the concepts of clean water and pure water. Clean water usually refers to water that has undergone a certain treatment to remove impurities and harmful substances, but may still contain a certain amount of minerals and trace elements. Pure water refers to water that has been highly purified to remove almost all impurities and minerals, and its purity is higher.

2. Impact on coffee machines

1. Impact on the machine : Using purified water may have a certain cleaning effect on the internal pipes and parts of the coffee machine, which helps to extend the life of the machine. However, pure water may not have a sufficient cleaning effect on the machine due to the lack of minerals.

2. Impact on coffee quality : Coffee made with purified water may have a better taste due to the moderate mineral content in the water. Purified water may make the coffee taste bland and lack layering because the water quality is too pure.

3. Health Factors

Health factors are also one of the important factors in choosing water for coffee machines. Purified water, due to processing, usually contains an appropriate amount of minerals, which is beneficial to human health. Although pure water has a higher purity, long-term and large-scale drinking may lack certain necessary minerals, which is not good for health. Some highly purified pure water may contain excessive chlorine or other harmful substances, and long-term use may have adverse effects on health.

4. Economic and Environmental Factors

Economic and environmental factors are also considerations that cannot be ignored. Clean water is relatively easy to obtain and has a low cost. The minerals it contains can protect the coffee machine to a certain extent and reduce maintenance costs. Although pure water may be slightly more expensive, it has certain advantages in resource recycling and energy conservation and emission reduction. Excessive use of pure water may increase the amount of plastic buckets discarded and cause certain environmental pollution.

5. Personal experience sharing

As a self-media author and coffee lover, my personal experience is: under different water quality conditions, the performance of the coffee machine and the taste of the coffee are indeed different. In hard water areas, the coffee made with purified water tastes richer and the machine maintenance is relatively easy. In a pure water environment, although the inside of the machine is easier to clean, the coffee tastes relatively bland and requires more frequent cleaning and maintenance.

There is no fixed answer to whether the coffee machine should use purified water or pure water. Readers need to weigh and choose according to their own actual situation and needs. On the premise of water safety, you can consider local water quality conditions, coffee machine model, personal taste and health needs and other factors to make the most suitable choice for yourself. I hope this article can provide readers with some inspiration and help on the issue of water use in coffee machines.