In specialty coffee, every element matters - beans, grinders, machines, milk, and perhaps most importantly, water. The quality of water directly affects extraction, flavour clarity, and consistency in every cup. That’s why SCASA is proud to partner with Blue Water, whose innovative, next-generation water filtration technology provides high-quality filtered water for our competitions.
Why Water Matters
Water is the foundation of every coffee beverage. Even small variations in purity, mineral content, or taste can impact:
- Extraction consistency: Optimal water chemistry ensures coffee solubles dissolve evenly, producing balanced shots.
- Flavour clarity: Clean, neutral water allows the unique characteristics of each coffee to shine.
- Machine performance: Properly filtered water protects espresso machines and grinders from scale and damage, ensuring reliability throughout competitions.
By providing access to premium filtered water, Blue Water ensures that baristas can focus entirely on skill, technique, and presentation, confident that their coffee is brewed under the best possible conditions.
About Blue Water
Blue Water specialises in next-generation water filtration solutions for homes, businesses, and professional coffee environments. Their innovative systems remove impurities while retaining beneficial minerals, producing water that enhances flavour and protects equipment.
Trusted by cafés, roasters, and competition organisers, Blue Water’s technology is a vital component in creating consistent, high-quality coffee experiences. Their solutions reflect a commitment to sustainability, performance, and innovation.
Gratitude to Our Sponsor
SCASA extends sincere thanks to Blue Water for their generous support and sponsorship of filtered water for our events. Their contribution ensures that every cup served on competition day reflects the true potential of the coffee and the skill of the barista.
On behalf of our competitors, judges, and the wider coffee community: thank you, Blue Water, for helping us deliver exceptional coffee through superior water quality and innovative technology.
