This tiny tweak can change every cup for the better.
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Coffee has fueled my mornings for over 20 years.
What started out as a habit to quickly caffeinate my tired college mind has become a delightful daily ritual.
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I drinkcold brewmostly but enjoy a good pour-over from my local coffee spots when I feel like treating myself.
It always tastes so much better when my barista makes it, but why?
What is it about those pour-overs, French presses, or brewed coffees at my favorite coffee shop?
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I found out that it wasnt necessarily the beans or roast.
Instead, its the temperature of the water that can make or break your next cup.
Whats the Perfect Water Temperature for Coffee?
Turns out that was a big mistake, says Asher Markworth, General Manager atHeritage Bikesin Chicago, Illinois.
That goes for all types of coffee, including drip, pour-over, French press andAeropress.
Why Does Water Temperature Matter?
A temperature higher than that, says Markworth, leads to over-extraction and results in too-bitter coffee.
Markworth says Its a fine balance but one that can be learned with practice.
Most importantly, he advises, have fun!
