The Perfect Cup of Coffee is Not Impossible to Make. Here's the Science Behind it

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There are few things better than the perfect cup of coffee.

Now, one scientist has made it his mission to discover exactly what makes the ideal brew. 

Dr Christopher Hendon, an assistant chemistry professor at the University of Oregon, claims the secret is in using the right type water alongside freshly-ground beans that have been stored in the fridge.

The scientist, also known as Dr Coffee, says caffeine-lovers should avoid drip-coffee pots and resist grinding their beans too finely as this may ruin the brew's flavour.

Dr Hendon says his study, which focused on espressos, stemmed from being puzzled about the inconsistencies in his drinks. 

As a result, he set out on a quest to make sure that each and every coffee he makes never varies from his winning formula. 

In a written statement, Dr Hendon said: 'One day you might have a good cup of coffee and the next day you might not.

'From a scientific perspective, it has always puzzled me why we couldn't do the same thing twice. 

'My research looks at every variable that goes into making espresso coffee, from grinding and packing the ground coffee, to water pressure and mineral chemistry.  

HOW CAN YOU MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE EVERY TIME?

An assistant chemistry professor of chemistry from the University of Oregon called Dr Christopher Hendon used science to find out how to make the perfect cup of coffee every time. 

Known as 'Dr Coffee' in certain social circles, the caffeine-loving scholar looked at how certain things can affect the taste of coffee. 

1. Use hard water 

He found that hardness of water is related to better taste, the harder the water the stronger the taste.

Hard water is created by the presence of magnesium and...

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