When your brew recipe results in a sour coffee, increase the amount of water used Adding more water directly increases the brew time, which results in a more even extraction to produce a cup of coffee with a softer acidity and sweet tasting notes. How do you get rid of sour coffee taste? Under extracted, … Read more
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
If the grinder does not run, the motor shaft may be frozen Disassemble the grinder, clean the shaft and lubricate each bearing point with one or two drops of lightweight machine oil. Rotate the shaft to evenly distribute the oil. If the grinder still does not operate, the thermal limiter may be burned out. Why … Read more
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