You don't consider yourself a coffee snob by any stretch. But you do know an awful lot about coffee and tea. You know what tastes good, and you truly appreciate good flavor when you taste it. So we have a question for you: is it possible that municipal tap water is ruining your coffee or tea?

It's probably reasonable to say that most people drink the water that comes out of their taps. They don't even think about it. That's fine. Tap water is completely safe. It is also pretty convenient. But if taste matters, you will probably wind up with a better cup of coffee or tea by making it with spring water.

Spring Water and Its Minerals

Our sustainable water delivery service features clean, pure water taken from underground springs. It never goes through municipal water processing or travels through miles of pipes before reaching your house. Instead, you enjoy spring water delivered in beautiful glass jugs. But what does any of this have to do with flavor?

Unlike municipal water, spring water contains a variety of minerals, including calcium and magnesium. If you have had spring waters from different parts of the country, perhaps you have noticed that they taste different. That's because of differences in mineral profiles.

Calcium and magnesium both impact water's flavor profile. A little bit of extra calcium and magnesium can make coffee and tea slightly sweet. But if there is too much of these two minerals, you might wind up with a bitter taste or a chalky texture. Too little calcium and magnesium creates a cup of coffee that tastes flat.

pH Levels Matter, Too

Minerals are just one factor determining water's taste and texture. The pH level matters as well. Water pH is measured on a 14-point scale. Neutral water measures at 7. Anything below 7 is considered acidic while anything above is alkaline. Drinking water should ideally come in at 3.5-6.5.

Too much acid makes coffee and tea taste bitter and sour. Too much alkaline robs coffee and tea of its floral and fruity notes. So what is the solution? Water that is as close to neutral as possible. With the right combination of minerals and just the right balance between acid and alkaline, spring water makes a fantastic cup of coffee or tea.

Impurities in Drinking Water

You might think that spring water delivery isn't worth paying for just to get a better cup of coffee or tea. Fair enough. But before you finish reading this post, consider one more thing: impurities in your drinking water. They also have an impact on what your coffee and tea taste like.

Chlorine is a notable example. Municipal water tends to contain chlorine to some degree. It is used in water processing to address bacteria and other contaminants. And while water processing plants remove most of the chlorine to ensure water is safe, a residual amount remains in the water that comes out the kitchen faucet. That chlorine affects what your coffee and tea tastes like.

Impurities in municipal water are fairly common. This isn't to say that the tap water in your home is unsafe to drink. Municipalities go to great lengths to ensure safety. But it is to say the tap water doesn't taste anything like pure spring water. And to us, that is a big deal.

We want you to enjoy every cup of coffee or tea you make. That's why we offer spring water delivery to residential customers. Spring water is hard to beat for its flavor, texture, and health benefits.