Troubleshooting
Why Does My Coffee Taste Bitter?
Harsh, drying, lingering bitterness almost always means the water took too much.
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Fix your coffee
Does Your Coffee Taste Wrong?
Almost every bad cup is one of six problems. Start with the flavour you are actually tasting.
Troubleshooting
Why Does My Coffee Taste Sour?
Sharp, salty or lemon-like coffee usually stopped extracting too early.
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Troubleshooting
Why Does My Coffee Taste Weak?
Weak coffee has two different causes with two different fixes.
4 min read
Troubleshooting
Why Does My Coffee Taste Watery?
When coffee has no weight in the mouth, look at dose, grind and your filter.
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Troubleshooting
My Coffee Tastes Too Strong
Strong is a ratio problem — fix it there, not by over-brewing weaker coffee.
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Troubleshooting
Why Does My Coffee Taste Burnt?
Burnt flavours come from the roast, the hot plate or an overheated brewer.
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Troubleshooting
Why Is My French Press Coffee Bitter?
Three specific habits make French press coffee harsh.
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Troubleshooting
Why Does My Coffee Taste Stale or Flat?
Flat, cardboard-like coffee is a freshness and cleanliness problem.
4 min read