Fix a flavour problem

Why your coffee tastes inconsistent day to day
If one day is great and the next is sharp, bitter, or hollow, you usually...
Why your espresso tastes harsh or thin (even when it looks fine)
Espresso can look great and still taste wrong. Crema and colour are not reliable indicators...
Why your coffee tastes salty
Salty flavours in coffee are most commonly a form of under extraction. People often describe...
Why your coffee tastes hollow or flat
“Hollow” usually means there is flavour, but no sweetness or structure. “Flat” often means muted...
Why your coffee tastes muddy or sludgy
“Muddy” usually means heavy sediment, a thick gritty finish, and muted flavour. It often tastes...
Why your coffee tastes burnt, ashy, or overly roasty
Why your coffee tastes burnt, ashy, or overly roasty These flavours usually show up as:...
Why coffee can taste sour and bitter at once
Why coffee can taste sour and bitter at the same time. If coffee tastes sour...
Why your coffee tastes weak or watery (and what to change)
Weak coffee can mean two different problems. Low strength: not enough coffee dissolved into the...
Why your coffee tastes bitter (and drying)
Bitterness can be normal. The problem is bitter plus drying, where your tongue and gums...