Hot take: People who brew with boiling water are RUINING their coffee

I watched a friend in Chicago pour a full kettle boil over grounds and the bitterness was unreal. Anyone have a specific kettle they use to nail that 200 degree sweet spot?

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oscarc5322d ago

My old roommate used to do that and I swear it made the whole apartment smell like burnt toast. I finally got a variable temp kettle last year, which basically just means I can set a number and forget it. It's one of those things that feels silly until you taste the difference.

lunar2122d ago

My kettle just guesses, much like my life choices.

veraj5322d agoMost Upvoted

My old Mr. Coffee machine broke about three years ago and I switched to a pour over. I used boiling water for months because I figured hot was hot, right? Totally wrong. It makes everything taste sharp and burnt, just like lunar21 said, a total guess. Getting a simple gooseneck kettle with a built in thermometer was a game changer for me. I aim for around 205 now and the coffee is just smoother, no more of that harsh bite.