Fixing Bitter Coffee: Three Quick Moves

Bitter coffee was my daily mistake for longer than I'll admit. It usually means over-extraction — harsh, drying, and it just sits on your tongue. Here are the three moves I reach for.

Moves

Grind coarser, lower water temperature, or shorten brew time. One change at a time keeps the cause clear.

One last thing

None of this is secret lab science. Sour-and-bitter fixes are the first thing every barista learns, and the numbers above are just the common ranges I keep coming back to. Your tongue beats any chart — trust it, then nudge one thing at a time.