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This article is from the Coffee and Caffeine FAQ, by Alex Lopez-Ortiz with numerous contributions by others.

2.1. What is the best temperature for drip coffee?

According to chemical studies, the optimal water temperature for drip
coffee is 95-98C. According to my notes, colder water doesn't extract
enough caffeine/essential oils from the beans, and above such
temperature the acidity increases wildly.

 

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