Espresso Machine Profile

If you’ve been searching for the ideal water to brew espresso that’s both rich in flavor and gentle on your machine — your search ends here.

Third Wave Water’s Espresso Machine Profile is specially crafted to balance the perfect mineral content for espresso, while reducing the risk of scale buildup and shielding your machine’s boiler from corrosive chlorides. The result? Exceptional-tasting coffee and a longer life for your equipment.

Whether you're pulling espresso shots or using a manual brewing method, this profile helps unlock bold, smooth, and complex flavors every time.

We highly recommend using Espresso Machine Profile exclusively in your espresso machine to protect its boiler and bring out the best in every shot. But this profile also pairs perfectly with manual brewing methods like V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave, and more.

Crafted to meet the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) standards, this water profile ensures every brew delivers improved clarity, balanced flavor, and the smooth richness coffee lovers expect.

Why Espresso Machine Profile?

✔️ Protects Your Espresso Machine
Minimizes scale and removes damaging chlorides that can harm your machine’s internal components.

✔️ Improves Taste and Crema
The precise mineral blend enhances flavor clarity, boosts crema, and reveals espresso’s deep, signature notes.

✔️ Versatile for All Brewing Styles
While designed for espresso machines, this profile also brings out smooth flavors in manual brewing — from V60 and Chemex to AeroPress and beyond.

✔️ SCA-Approved Water Chemistry
Formulated according to the Specialty Coffee Association’s water standards for a consistent and refined coffee experience.

Ingredients:

• Magnesium Sulfate
• Calcium Citrate
• Potassium Bicarbonate

How to Use:

Simply mix one Third Wave Water Espresso Machine Profile stick with distilled or RO (Reverse Osmosis) water, give it a shake, and you're ready to brew.

Pair it with Zerowater for optimal protection against unwanted minerals and to maintain your machine in peak condition.

Available Sizes:

• 12 sticks – 1 Gallon (3.8 litres): Each stick makes 1 gallon, for a total of 12 gallons (45.6 litres).
• 12 sticks – 5 Gallon (19 litres): Each stick prepares 5 gallons, yielding 60 gallons (228 litres) in total.
• 20 sticks – 2 Liter: Each stick prepares 2 litres, creating 40 litres altogether. Prefer a softer, lighter brew? Use one stick with 1 gallon (3.8 litres) of water for a lower mineral concentration and fine-tune the flavor to match your personal taste.

Note: Product images may show jugs or containers for display purposes only. They are not included in your purchase.

If you have any questions about our Espresso Machine Profile, feel free to explore our Support Page — you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions and helpful brewing tips!