Answer to Question #181294 in General Chemistry for Joshua

Question

1) What does your coffee tastes like if you don't put much coffee powder?

2) What doesyour coffee tasteslike if you put too much coffee powder? Too little?

Answer 1

1)The coffee tastes weak or sour

2)Over-cooking your coffee is one of the most common reasons your brew tastes bitter. Much like tea, coffee gets its flavor from steeping in hot water. If you let it steep for too long, too much of the bitter flavors come through and your coffee will taste burnt.