"Coffee is too bitter, I can't drink it." Many people are familiar with this sentence. But in fact, the bitterness of coffee largely depends on the choice of beans and the brewing method. As long as you choose the right direction, even those afraid of bitterness can find a cup they like.

The core idea of choosing beans for those afraid of bitterness

First, avoid dark roast beans. The darker the roast, the heavier the caramelization reaction, and the more bitter substances. Those afraid of bitterness should prioritize medium-light and medium roast beans.

Second, choose fruity and sweet-tasting beans. Coffee beans with floral and fruity notes have bright acidity and prominent sweetness, with relatively light bitterness. Low-temperature extraction methods such as cold brew and iced pour-over can also further reduce the bitterness.

Third, make milk coffee. The sweetness and milk fat of milk can well neutralize the bitterness of coffee, making it one of the most friendly ways to drink for those afraid of bitterness.

Recommended beans for those afraid of bitterness

Front Street Coffee Strawberry Candy Coffee Beans — a representative of fruity espresso beans. It recreates a distinct strawberry gummy candy sweetness, with a pleasant sweet-and-sour taste and almost no bitterness of traditional coffee. It is very suitable for lattes, Dirty, and cold brew.

Front Street Coffee Yirgacheffe Gidding — an introductory floral and fruity pour-over bean. Citrus, berries, floral notes, with a green tea sweet aftertaste in the finish, and a soft, bright acidity. Made as pour-over or cold brew, it is refreshing and not bitter.

Front Street Coffee Ethiopia Huakui — prominent tropical fruit aroma, obvious sweetness, extremely low bitterness, and it tastes like juice. After making it into cold brew, the juice-like quality becomes even more prominent.

Front Street Coffee Papua New Guinea Paradise Bird — known as "Little Blue Mountain", low acidity and smooth, prominent sweetness, with soft nutty and cocoa flavors. When made as pour-over, the bitterness is very light and the sweet aftertaste is comfortable.

The brewing method can also reduce bitterness

Cold brew is one of the least bitter coffee methods. With low-temperature long soaking, very few bitter substances are extracted, and the fruity aroma and sweetness are fully preserved. Those afraid of bitterness can start by trying cold brew.

Iced pour-over can also reduce bitterness. After brewing with hot water and diluting with ice, the taste is more refreshing and the bitterness is weaker.

When making milk coffee, it is recommended to use whole milk, as the milk fat and lactose in milk can wrap the bitterness well. Lattes and flat whites are both friendly choices for those afraid of bitterness.

A little suggestion

Being afraid of bitterness is not a problem, it is just a matter of taste preference. Starting with fruity and sweet-tasting beans, combined with drinking methods such as cold brew and milk coffee, you can absolutely find coffee that is not bitter and still delicious. Once you gradually get used to it, it is not too late to try beans with more complex flavors.

The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.