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Is My Coffee Bitter Or Sour?

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Coffee that is sour is under-extracted, and coffee that is bitter is over-extracted You see, the hot water dissolves the fragrant and tasty compounds in the coffee grounds. The acid compounds dissolve first, followed by the bitter ones. How can you tell if coffee is bitter or acidic? There’s a difference in how coffee is … Read more

What Does It Mean When Coffee Is Sour?

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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