Why Your Coffee Tastes Bitter (And How to Dial It Back)

Bitter coffee is the opposite problem. (see our "Sour" blog)

What’s happening
You’re over-extracting. Too much is being pulled from the grounds.

Common causes

• Grind is too fine
• Brew time is too long
• Too much coffee relative to water

How to fix it

• Grind coarser
• Shorten brew time
• Double-check your ratio

Quick test
If your coffee tastes dry, harsh, or lingers too long, it’s over-extracted.

Bottom line
Bitter = too much extraction. Back it off.