FEATURES
WATER AND TEA: From bud to brew: Water's role in the growth of tea
by Monique Balas

WATER AND COFFEE: An audit of water's effects on coffee
by James di Properzi

WATER AND EQUIPMENT: Water can dictate how long your equipment lasts
by Chris Ryan

THE FIRST INGREDIENT: Better water equals better product
by David Beeman

CHARACTERS IN COFFEE: A conversation with Mauro Cipolla
interview by Julie Beals

NASCORE PREVIEW: Update 2005

DEPARTMENTS
ROASTERS REALM: Water quenching
by Joe Davis

NINE BARS: Water and extraction: The latest tool and single-origin philosophy
by Billy Wilson