The Daily Grind
Fixing Sour, Bitter, or Weak Coffee: How Extraction Sequence Guides Your Next Adjustment
Understanding the predictable sequence of coffee extraction—fats/acids first, then sugars, then bitter fibers—allows you to diagnose and fix sour, weak, or bitter coffee. Adjusting grind size, water temperature, or contact time guides your brew toward a balanced flavor.
Raffi Hovsepian·October 20, 2026
