sour coffee comes down to two things: (1) bad beans and (2) bad brewing If the beans are under-roasted, they’ll taste grassy and sour. If they’re old and stale, they’ll have a really sharp lemony flavor. Why does my coffee taste sour? Overly acidic coffee tastes sour and harsh. This happens when coffee is over-roasted … Read more
Another way to avoid overheating your creamer is to pour it first and then gently add the coffee. Use Whole Milk or Heavier Creamer. Half and a half or heavy cream doesn’t curdle as quickly, thanks to the fat cells protecting the proteins. Is it OK to drink curdled cream in coffee? You always want … Read more
The last note to be extracted in an espresso is the bitter taste Generally, an espresso shot that tastes harsh, bitter or burnt has been overextracted. It can also be the result of an extraction that was too slow (36-40 seconds). If your espresso tastes bitter, the extraction time might have been too long. Why … Read more
almond milk works even better in cold coffee ! The texture and flavor are more seamless in a cold drink. Popular choices are iced coffee with almond milk or cold brew with almond milk. Or, try it as an Iced Almond Milk Latte! Does almond milk make coffee better? Does almond milk make a good … Read more
Most mushroom coffees are actually blends of mushroom extract and instant coffee That’s why it tastes like coffee – because it is! What is a mushroom coffee? Mushroom coffee is a delicate blend of ground mushrooms and coffee beans combined to brew a dark, smooth, and nutty coffee Mushroom coffee generally uses medicinal mushroom extracts … Read more
How does cashew milk taste in coffee? Cashew is actually the least ‘nutty’ of the nut-based milk alternatives. It also has quite a creamy texture which makes it perfect for coffee It is a bit on the sweet side so might not be the best milk alternative for coffee drinkers who don’t have a sweet … Read more
heavy cream in iced coffee makes for a delicious combination You can choose to pour the heavy whipping cream into your coffee, just like you’d with milk, but whipping the heavy whipping cream makes for an even better combination. Does heavy cream curdle in iced coffee? Heavy cream can curdle in coffee due to various … Read more
Most hipster coffee shops tend to do their own roasting, which allows them to experiment with lighter roasts. And as you already know, lighter roasts leave more residual acidity in the beans after roasting , which leads to a more sour cup of coffee. Why are some coffee sour? Overly acidic coffee tastes sour and … Read more
The best turkish coffee pots (aka cezve or ibrik) are traditionally made from hand-hammered copper for fast, even heating, but lined with nonreactive tin to prevent acidic coffee from causing copper to leach into your beverages over time. Why are Turkish coffee pots copper? It is considered the finest practical conductor of heat. Its primary … Read more
Four Sigmatic can help you get better sleep. One study found that not only does this medicinal mushroom improve your mood, but it can increase REM sleep Better sleep is linked to all sorts of health benefits too, from reducing depression to lessening cancer risk. Does mushroom coffee really work? Studies show that adaptogens, like … Read more