Key Highlights

• Mineral profile optimized for light roast coffee
• Designed to highlight clarity, brightness, and acidity
• Pre-measured capsules for precise water chemistry
• SCA-aligned mineral balance for ideal extraction
• Compatible with filter and manual brewing methods
• Formulated without chlorides

Specifications

• Format: Mineral capsules
• Use: Add 1 capsule to distilled or reverse osmosis water
• Mineral Composition: Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, balanced Bicarbonates
• Best For: Light roast specialty coffee
• Brewing Compatibility: Automatic drip, pour over, immersion, and espresso
• Compliance: Designed to meet SCA water standards
• Shipping Note: Not available for shipment into the EU

Water shapes the cup.
And light roast coffee asks for precision.

The Third Wave Water Classic Profile was created for those who brew light roast coffee and want to experience its full spectrum of nuance. Because coffee is mostly water, even subtle shifts in mineral composition can influence clarity, acidity, and structure.

This profile is carefully balanced to enhance brightness and highlight delicate aromatics without muting complexity. Magnesium supports extraction and perceived sweetness, calcium adds structure, and controlled bicarbonate levels buffer acidity just enough to maintain vibrancy without flattening it. Importantly, the formula contains no chlorides, preserving clean flavor expression.

Each capsule is pre-measured for accuracy. Simply add one to the recommended volume of distilled or reverse osmosis water, shake to dissolve, and brew as usual. The result is consistent, repeatable brewing water that removes regional variability from the equation.

Whether you’re using an automatic drip machine or preparing a manual pour-over, this mineral blend provides a stable foundation for extraction. It’s a small adjustment at the beginning of the process that allows the origin character and roast intention to speak clearly.

Why We Chose This

We chose the Classic Profile because light roast coffee thrives with the right mineral balance, and this offers clarity without complication. A considered starting point for a brighter cup.