Swedish water purification and beverage expert Bluewater has launched its pioneering Café Station in the UK, marking a significant step forward for coffee professionals.
Created by Bluewater’s Innovation Lab in Stockholm, the state-of-the-art Café Station combines the expertise of baristas, water scientists, and product designers to revolutionise the coffee-making process. Central to its innovation is Bluewater’s Liquid Rock® mineral dosing technology, which ensures consistent water quality and enhances the brewing experience.
The Café Station customises water’s mineral composition to suit the specific flavour profile of the coffee bean in use, enabling baristas to consistently achieve a superior cup of coffee.
“Tap water quality is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in the brewing process,” said Maximillian Lundin, coffee division manager at Bluewater. “The Café Station solution not only purifies water of all known cancer-linked contaminants such as PFAS and other chemicals but physically enhances it with the unique Bluewater Liquid Rock mineralizing technology, providing baristas a reliable ‘best friend’ in their pursuit of the perfect brew.”
Thanks to its advanced features and user-friendly design, the Bluewater Café Station allows baristas to refine their craft. By adjusting the mineral balance of the water, baristas can draw out the best qualities of elite coffee beans, enhancing both flavour and aroma.
“The Bluewater Café Station allows baristas to super-power their craft like never before,” Lundin added.
Highlights of the Bluewater Café Station:
- Customisable Mineral Composition: Fine-tune the mineral balance via a Smart App to emphasise flavours unique to different coffee beans.
- Professional-Grade Design: Ergonomic and intuitive, the Café Station is ideal for busy café environments.
- Enhanced Coffee Extraction: Accurate water temperature control and tailored mineral balance ensure consistently excellent flavour.
- Improved Cost Efficiency: The proprietary Bluewater formula prevents limescale build-up caused by hard water, reducing maintenance expenses, extending equipment lifespan, and improving overall profitability.
- Eco-Friendly Technology: Energy-efficient systems align with sustainable business practices.
As the UK’s speciality coffee scene continues to thrive, Bluewater’s Café Station positions itself as an essential tool for professionals. By transforming tap water into an optimised brewing ingredient, the Café Station empowers baristas to experiment confidently, crafting bespoke beverages that stand out.
“The Bluewater Café Station has already become my new best friend,” says Douglas Conde, barista and head of coffee at Day Trip, a leading artisan coffee shop in Islington, London. Since installing the Café Station in July 2024, the café reports flawless performance in meeting taste expectations for every bean.
Bluewater invites baristas across the UK to join the coffee revolution by experiencing how the Café Station can elevate their brewing techniques and transform their businesses.