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Which coffee beans are not bitter?

Welke koffiebonen zijn niet bitter?

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By nature, it is not strange if coffee beans taste somewhat bitter. This is the result of the caffeine that is in them. It is often the intention that they come across as somewhat 'sharp'. However, this should not be too much the case. The coffee then really starts to taste bitter, which is often experienced as a lot less pleasant. For this reason, it is important to find out why coffee beans sometimes taste bitter. And which coffee beans are then that are not bitter.

Why are coffee beans bitter?

Let's start by finding out why coffee beans are actually bitter. Basically, the amount of caffeine present is an important cause of the bitter taste. But it doesn't stop there. Because what exactly is behind this phenomenon? Coffee beans are (extra) bitter for the following reasons:

  • Coffee has steeped too long: If you let the coffee steep for too long, the unpleasant flavours from the beans will also be added to your coffee. The coffee has simply steeped for too long. The 'nasty' flavours have then had the chance to escape from the coffee bean and end up in your coffee. Does this take too long? Then the bitter coffee flavour will take over.

  • Dirty coffee machine: Another possible problem is a dirty coffee machine. Have you not cleaned it for too long? Then small dirt particles end up in your coffee. Of course, this is also quite undesirable. Especially when they have a serious influence on the taste of your coffee.

  • Too old water: There is also too old water. Many people often forget to change the water when making coffee. This can do no harm once. However, has the water been in the coffee machine for a fairly long time? Then this will have a negative effect on the coffee taste.

  • Bad coffee beans: Finally, there are the bad coffee beans that are potentially the cause of the bitter taste. Especially sellers of the extra cheap coffee beans often pay too little attention to optimizing the taste. As a result, the bitter elements get the upper hand. This may result in cheap coffee, but it is not really tasty.

So do you have the idea that your coffee beans are bitter? Then it is possible that one of the above points is the cause. Is this not the case and do you have the idea that you find most coffee beans too bitter? Then fortunately there is a solution to this problem.

Which coffee beans are not bitter?

On the one hand, there are coffee beans from good brands that are generally not experienced as bitter. Think of coffee beans with not too much caffeine from, for example, Illy or Lavazza.

Do you even find those coffee beans bitter? Then you can always go for a 'latte' variant; coffee with milk. These generally taste a lot softer. But in any case, it always starts with the right coffee beans.

Therefore, view the extensive range of coffee beans from Koffiepiraat. We do everything we can to offer the ultimate flavors for every coffee lover. This way you are always able to enjoy your cup of coffee to the full 100%.