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Am I missing something or you're just describing the regular way to make coffee? The result will be somewhat bitter and acidic, varying according to the beans
by nandemo 13y ago
Am I missing something or you're just describing the regular way to make coffee?
The result will be somewhat bitter and acidic, varying according to the beans you use (assuming the brewing procedure is fixed). It's not like bitterness and acidity are generally considered bad attributes for coffee anyway. It's just that people like different degrees of it.
- thomasmeeks 13y agoThe general point is that fresh coffee, from an awesome roaster, prepared with some extra love & care does not taste bitter to me or the people I've made it for. Thought I'd toss out enough to get started for those interested. It sounds like you've gone down that same path, and if so, then I just have to assume we experience or describe flavors differently.
- nandemo 13y agoFair enough. I understand that most people who drink coffee fail do some things that you listed, e.g. they buy pre-ground stuff, so your advice is useful. I think the usual result will be better coffee, but still bitter unless you put sugar or cream. > I just have to assume we experience or describe flavors differently. Yes, probably the latter.
- anaphor 13y agoMost people use preground beans in one of those crappy coffee makers that burn the coffee. Even most people who get french presses probably overgrind their beans or leave it in the press too long, so I think it's useful advice if you're a newbie to making good coffee.