Beverage
Hard Water
B tier
Hard water is rich in calcium and magnesium carbonates—common over limestone, leaves scale in kettles, and can toughen beans or mute tea colour while adding mineral taste. Cooking pasta may need slight salt adjustment awareness. Brewers and bakers sometimes prefer moderate hardness for structure. Descale equipment regularly.
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Characteristics
Preparations
BakingBrewing With AdjustmentEveryday CookTea Variable
Traits
HardHigh Ca MgMineralMineral TasteRegional GeologyScaleScale Forming
History
Industrial chemistry measured water hardness for boilers and brewing.
Hard-water cities developed reputation for tea and kettle scale.
Municipal reports classified supplies as hard or soft for consumers.
Specialty beverage standards specified target hardness ranges.