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Caught two baristas arguing over brew temperature at a shop in Austin
One said 195 is the only temp that works for pour over, the other swore 205 brings out more flavor. I just stood there sipping my coffee wondering who's actually right. Has anyone here tested both side by side and noticed a real difference?
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finley_bennett2826d ago
Hold up. Baristas arguing about brew temperature? In front of customers? That's wild to me. I've been to a lot of coffee shops and never heard a public debate like that. 195 vs 205 is a legit spectrum though, not a joke. Most pro baristas I know stay in that 200-203 range for lighter roasts. Honestly kind of impressed they cared enough to argue about it out loud.
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eva_ward8826d ago
@finley_bennett28 nailed it, that's wild they had that debate live. I did a side by side at home with a light Ethiopian roast and the difference was super noticeable - 205 came out way brighter and more acidic while 195 was smoother but kind of flat. Really depends on the bean though, I wouldn't say one temp fits all.
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