Why Does My French Press Tastes Burnt?
Real scorching in a French press is almost impossible. What you are tasting is usually over-extraction: water hotter than about 205°F (96°C), or a steep that runs past four minutes, pulling harsh, ashy compounds out of the grounds. Five things create that burnt flavor: water that’s too hot, a grind that’s too fine, coffee that […]
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