Is my espresso burnt?
You hear this question again and again. But what is the reason for this phenomenon and how can you counteract it?
Whether you know where the problem comes from or not, one thing is certain: when you are confronted with this question, the coffee tastes very bitter and the assumption that it is burnt is therefore very obvious. However, there is no actual burning of the coffee during the brewing process. What takes place here is an over-extraction.