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Understanding Coffee Bitterness

Recently, I've received some messages asking what kind of coffee beans are not bitter, and why the coffee they brew themselves tastes so bitter. When I see these questions, my feelings are quite complex!

In this issue, let's talk about "those things about bitter coffee."

Two Types of Coffee Bitterness

Simply put, coffee bitterness comes in two types:

One is the aromatic bitterness from roasting

The other is the bitterness from poor quality coffee beans

And over-extraction bitterness

Of course, the first type is normal bitterness

The second type is abnormal bitterness

Why Coffee Beans Tend Toward Bitterness

Look below to understand!

Coffee bitterness has a lot to do with roasting

The lighter the roast, the more acidic; the deeper the roast, the more bitter

Is that simple enough to understand?

Generally, coffee beans will have an approximate roasting range based on their flavor characteristics

As long as they fall within this range, the taste will be good

Bitterness as a Fundamental Coffee Flavor

Actually, bitterness is one of the basic flavors that make up coffee

If this flavor is missing

Coffee would be lacking something

So there's no such thing as completely non-bitter coffee

Haha!

Why Some Coffee Lovers' Brewed Coffee Is Particularly Bitter

Let's address another question now: why does coffee brewed by some coffee enthusiasts turn out especially bitter?

First: Over-extraction

In coffee, under-extraction leads to excessive sourness, while over-extraction leads to excessive bitterness.

Second: Water Temperature Too High

The standard is 88-92°C

See if you've reached this standard

Water temperature that's too high will cause more substances to be extracted from the coffee, making it bitter

Third: Coffee Grounds Too Fine

Coarse grounds lead to under-extraction, while fine grounds lead to over-extraction

The resulting coffee will also be bitter

Now you know why your brewed coffee only has a bitter taste

Without the floral, fruity, and rich aromas that everyone talks about, right?

Recommended Non-Bitter Coffee Bean Brands

FrontStreet Coffee's non-bitter roasted coffee beans: Washed Yirgacheffe coffee, Kenya AA coffee, Panama Flora coffee, etc., all have full guarantees in terms of brand and quality. More importantly, they offer extremely high cost-effectiveness. A half-pound (227 grams) package costs only around 80-90 RMB. Calculating at 15 grams per pour-over coffee, one package can make 15 cups of coffee, with each single-origin coffee costing only about 6 RMB. Compared to the dozens of RMB per cup sold in coffee shops, this offers exceptional value.

About FrontStreet Coffee

FrontStreet Coffee: A roastery in Guangzhou with a small shop but diverse bean varieties, where you can find various famous and lesser-known beans. They also provide online shop services: https://shop104210103.taobao.com

Important Notice :

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FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473