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📣 classof2023

Bitter-Free Coffee


Good day!

On most days, instant coffee with milk works for me. However, I have recently started intermittent fasting (5:2), and i find the black coffee to be too bitter. While adding a bit of salt helps, I am on the lookout for coffee that is not bitter, even if that meant i have to learn how to roast/grind, so on fasting days i can enjoy caloree-free coffee.

Currently I am living in Spain, and I could budget ~250EUR. Any suggestions on beans/equipment, and also where to buy? any resources/books (in English) to learn more on this topic?

Thanks much in advance!


  👤 meremortals Accepted Answer ✓
Start with "James Hoffman - A Beginner's Guide to Coffee Tasting" on YouTube.

"Bitter" might mean something different than expected, and knowing the differences might point you in the right direction to finding coffees you enjoy


👤 ilariel
I hope someone more knowledgeable also answers, but you could for example try lighter roasts and reducing the amount of coffee to water ratio (You might be using too much grounds).