water temperature espresso extraction

How brew water temperature effects espresso extraction

Dr. Monika Fekete investigates the chemical and sensory effects of different brew water temperature on espresso extraction. Do you feel like a refreshing cold brew in the summer heat? Or what about an iced latte? Whichever you prefer, there are a range of factors that contribute to their unique tastes, and the temperature they are prepared at is certainly a big one. While it’s easy to appreciate the difference between cold and hot brewed coffee, it takes careful investigation to dissect how fine-tuning brew water temperatures can affect physical and sensory outcomes. 
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