(3/11) Water for coffee I started drinking coffee (and reading about coffee) around the time this article was published by @chhendon nothing better than mixing grad school computational chemistry DFT memories with a new coffee obsession https://t.co/SfgmNS8Iqj
The role of dissolved cations in coffee extraction.
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The comments demonstrate an interest in the influence of ions on coffee flavor, with mentions of how water composition affects taste and references to scientific concepts like density functional theory, showing curiosity and some familiarity. Phrases like 'nothing better than mixing grad school computational chemistry DFT memories with a new coffee obsession' and questions about water hardness illustrate personal engagement and recognition of the article's relevance to flavor extraction.
Most discussions acknowledge that water chemistry, specifically ions, influences coffee flavor extraction, showing general agreement with the publication's focus.
Posts reveal high curiosity, with references to coffee tasting and dedication to understanding water's role, indicating strong interest.
Commenters share personal experiences and relate the scientific findings to their coffee routines, suggesting active engagement.
The discussions imply an appreciation for how this research could improve coffee quality, though mostly on a personal or practical level rather than broad societal change.
Abstract in brief
- The study explores how dissolved cations like sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg2+), and calcium (Ca2+) in water influence the extraction of flavor compounds from coffee beans, which exist in various chemical forms.
- Using density functional theory, the research calculates the binding energies of acids, caffeine, and eugenol (a flavor molecule) with these minerals to understand how minerals affect extraction efficiency and flavor profile.
- The findings suggest that the mineral composition of water can be optimized to improve coffee flavor extraction by carefully controlling the types and amounts of dissolved cations.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyWondering why #coffee tastes seem to be dependent on the water. https://t.co/vWdpiRPZtP. It is all about the ions. "It should be noted that there is not one particular composition of water that produces consistently flavorsome extractions from all roasted coffee".
@Popher https://t.co/WE8aSCnaRz
@shiizhii La pureza/dureza del agua
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(3/11) Water for coffee I started drinking coffee (and reading about coffee) around the time this article was published by @chhendon nothing better than mixing grad school computational chemistry DFT memories with a new coffee obsession https://t.co/SfgmNS8Iqj
@Popher https://t.co/WE8aSCnaRz
Wondering why #coffee tastes seem to be dependent on the water. https://t.co/vWdpiRPZtP. It is all about the ions. "It should be noted that there is not one particular composition of water that produces consistently flavorsome extractions from all roasted coffee".
@shiizhii La pureza/dureza del agua
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