Coffee tastes too strong
The cup feels overly intense or concentrated, distinct from tasting outright bitter.
Applies to: V60 (pour-over), French press, Moka pot
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Cause 1 of 2 · Commonly the cause
Coffee-to-water ratio too high
Have you weighed both coffee and water recently, or changed your usual amounts?
Reduce the coffee dose relative to water, or add a little more water after brewing.
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