We'll explain why your coffee doesn't taste good.
Is the taste of your coffee not as expected? We'll show you how you can improve the enjoyment of your cup of coffee and what you should pay attention to if the taste isn't what you expected. Our detailed videos will guide you step by step through the most important aspects. Dive in and find out more!
Why is the coffee too sour?
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Why is the coffee too bitter?
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Why is the coffee too weak?
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How your coffee tastes does not depend solely on the quality of the coffee, but rather on many factors. In addition to the
The method of preparation, the amount of water and coffee, the degree of grinding or water used, the time of day, your personal well-being, previously consumed foods and possible smoking all affect the taste sensation.
Source of error 1: My coffee has too little aroma
Causes:
The coffee was ground too long ago (remember, flavors are fleeting!)
The roast is too old. We recommend whole beans within 4
months if you store the beans sealed. After
You should open bean coffee within 4 – 8 weeks and
Use ground coffee within 4 weeks
Incorrect storage of the coffee. Possible sources of error: packaging
not properly sealed, beans in translucent containers
refilled, stored in the refrigerator or in a place that is too warm
The coffee dosage is too low
Your coffee is ground too coarsely and therefore the extraction time is too short
The water used is too cold – we recommend a water temperature of 94° – 96°C
The water hardness is too high (over 6°dH)
Solutions:
Grind your coffee as freshly as possible before use
Don’t let your coffee get too old
Make sure to close your coffee well and store it in a cool place
Pay attention to the exact dosage of your coffee
Adjust the grind setting
Note the temperature of the water used
Determine the hardness of your water
Source of error 2: My coffee has a foreign taste
Causes:
The bean container or the grinder are not cleaned: oxidized fats, oils and waxes distort the coffee taste
Your coffee machine is dirty (filters and spouts), which causes coffee residue
The machine was not rinsed sufficiently after cleaning
The water pipes are dirty (rust, copper)
The quality of the green coffee is not good (manufacturer defect)
The roasted coffee is too old, possibly oxidized and therefore rancid
Contaminated, heavily chlorinated water: Check the filter
A rare processing error in green coffee – the so-called
Stinker bean (An over-fermented coffee bean that produces a rotten and
musty smell spread throughout the coffee package)
Solutions:
Use freshly roasted coffee, ideally
grind just before preparation, because coffee aromas are fleeting.
When buying your coffee, also look for a roasting date on the
Packaging. This way you can be sure that your coffee is not already
has been stored for many weeks or even months.
The quality of the coffee water is an often underestimated aspect of coffee preparation. A simple table water filter can work wonders in terms of taste. A table water filter reduces the carbonate hardness (limescale) of the tap water and also protects your coffee machine from stubborn limescale residue.
Regularly clean all containers and parts that have come into contact with coffee or
Espresso. Coffee leaves behind fats and oils. These
Deposits react with oxygen and become rancid. This
Taste is transferred to the coffee and the
Taste in your cup.
