bitter coffee

No sugar added

Coffee that tastes sharp, harsh, or unpleasantly strong, typically from over-extraction, dark roasting, or poor brewing.

Bitterness in coffee exists on a spectrum—some is desirable for depth and complexity, but bitter coffee usually implies too much: This bitter coffee needs more cream.

The phrase can also describe someone's regular preference: He likes his coffee bitter.

Related
  • espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
  • dark roastHeavily roasted coffee beans
  • strongHaving great physical power
  • acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
  • harshUnpleasantly severe or rough

unsweetened · burnt · burnt taste · astringent · sharp · pungent · grounds · caffeine · morning · jolt · robust · bold · dregs · muddy · wake up · grimace · acquired taste · no sugar

Categories
Opposites
taste quality

bitter coffeecaramel latte

Coffee with burnt-sugar syrup

mocha · vanilla latte · frappuccino · caramel macchiato · hot chocolate

preparation style

bitter coffeecafé au lait

Coffee mixed with milk

coffee quality/roast

bitter coffeeblonde roast

Mildly roasted coffee beans

cold brew · specialty coffee · light roast

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G