Does anyone else think coffee taste bitter in a permanent filter?

Question

I wasn't thinking and I bought a coffee maker that is a cone filter and the cone filters are more expensive. So I thought a permanent filter would be good for the enverionment and save me money. But I think the coffee has more of a bitter taste. Has anyone else had that problem?

Answer 1

Actually, yes. In my instance, I believe it is due to the hard water in our area. I think some of the particles from the hard water build up in the filter. Not proven, just my thought.

Answer 2

In my experience, the bitter taste is the results of too fine of a grind or burnt coffee beans as in Charbucks.

Sometimes the bitter flavor can be a results of the water being too hot, but since you are using a coffee maker, (probably NOT a TECHNIVORM) I seriously doubt that this is the case. Most Chinese made coffee makers will be hard pressed to make it to 165 degrees.

I use a SWISS GOLD filter and I have no problems with the taste, especially since I roast my own coffee and avoid the burnt brands.

Answer 3

yes- and it's messy-  I started buying the brown paper (ie recycled paper) filters, & putting them inside the permanent filter . . . tastes better, & not as bad for environment . . .

Answer 4

Add salt , it takes away the bitterness

Answer 5

Add a little bit of salt to the coffee - that can take away the bitterness.