Can Diluted Distilled Water Save Your Espresso Machine Without Sacrificing Flavor?
Pour yourself a cup for this one: The battle between distilled water and mineral-rich tap water is more than a debate—it’s a chemistry experiment with your espresso machine’s longevity and your cup’s character. After years of limestone buildup in your Lelit Mara, you’re facing a dilemma: pure distilled water strips minerals but protects your boiler, while tap or mineral water risks scale but enhances extraction. The fix? A middle ground. Mixing distilled with soft mineral or tap water could be the answer, but the question remains: Does it compromise the coffee’s soul? The science is clear: Scale forms when calcium…