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David Larreal, coffee expert: The water in Madrid is cleaner, free of lime and sodium, but to make coffee you have to use bottled water
Spain🏛️ Politics6 hr. ago

David Larreal, coffee expert: The water in Madrid is cleaner, free of lime and sodium, but to make coffee you have to use bottled water

The article discusses the importance of water quality in coffee preparation, emphasizing that the type of water used significantly affects the taste and overall experience of drinking coffee. David Larreal, a Venezuelan barista and co-founder of 'La Fundación del Café,' highlights that tap water in Zaragoza contains high levels of minerals like calcium and sodium, which can negatively impact the flavor of coffee. He recommends using bottled mineral water instead to achieve a more balanced and enjoyable cup. While he notes that Madrid's tap water is cleaner and lower in minerals compared to Zaragoza's, he still advises against using tap water altogether for brewing coffee.

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David Larreal, coffee expert: The water in Madrid is cleaner, free of lime and sodium, but to make coffee you have to use bottled water

The article discusses the importance of water quality in coffee preparation, emphasizing that the type of water used significantly affects the taste and overall experience of drinking coffee. David Larreal, a Venezuelan barista and co-founder of 'La Fundación del Café,' highlights that tap water in Zaragoza contains high levels of minerals like calcium and sodium, which can negatively impact the flavor of coffee. He recommends using bottled mineral water instead to achieve a more balanced and enjoyable cup. While he notes that Madrid's tap water is cleaner and lower in minerals compared to Zaragoza's, he still advises against using tap water altogether for brewing coffee.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on the technical aspects of coffee preparation and does not engage with any political issues, policies, or figures. It provides information on water quality and its effects on coffee, without taking a stance or showing bias toward any political entity or ideology.

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