Third Wave Water Researched
Espresso Profile Mineral Packets
Add one packet to a gallon of distilled water for the exact mineral balance baristas use — a shockingly audible upgrade.
Espresso waterBest taste
Peak WaterAdjustable Coffee Water Filter Jug
Peak Water Researched
Adjustable Coffee Water Filter Jug
A filter jug with an adjustable dial that lets you set the water hardness from your own tap — no distilled water needed.
Tap-water usersAdjustable hardness
8.5
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$62
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if
- Tap-water users
- Adjustable hardness
- Adjustable hardness dial
- Works from tap water
Skip it if
- Replacement cartridges
- Slower than packets
Not for you? Consider the Third Wave Water Espresso Profile Mineral Packets — or see all coffee water & filters .
BrewSift Score breakdown
Scored across the dimensions that matter for water. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.
Taste improvement8.7
Ease of use8.2
Capacity / yield8.5
Value8.4
Pros & cons
What we like
- Adjustable hardness dial
- Works from tap water
- No distilled water needed
Watch-outs
- Replacement cartridges
- Slower than packets
Specifications
- Type
- Filter jug
- Use
- Filters tap water
- Adjust
- Hardness dial
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the Adjustable Coffee Water Filter Jug to make a complete, working setup.
Add a kettle
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A variable-temperature gooseneck gives the controlled pour and exact water temperature that pour-over and manual brewing need.
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