What is the connection between coffee and chemistry? This is an important question. Before answering, we need to understand what chemistry is. Chemistry is "the study of matter and its properties, how and why substances combine or separate to form new substances, and how materials interact with energy." Now, we can apply our knowledge of chemistry to the process of making a high-quality cup of coffee. To simplify, there are several factors that affect the final taste of a cup of coffee, and we will go over them in this article. The factors are:
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Energy (Heat)
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Water Quality
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Surface Area and Agitation
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Pressure
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Coffee-to-Water Ratio
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Extraction Time
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Type of Filter
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Type of Brew Vessel
