Currently I have a standard Melitta Filter and a standard water kettle. I have read and heard that the pouring speed makes a big difference for the result but I can’t really control that very well with the spout of said kettle.

Currently the coffee tastes like a mix of under- and overextracted which is really confusing. I have tried different grind settings before but the issue persists.

Edit: The mix in over- and underextracted might also come from me not stirring before drinking the coffee.

Is there a way to improve this without getting a new kettle? What other things can I try?

Edit: I have now tried pouring with a Pyrex type measuring cup and it pours much better than the water kettle. Combined with stirring afterwards it noticeably improved the taste. The grinder I use is the Timemore C3 ESP pro.

Thanks everyone!

  • godot
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    9 days ago

    It’s an efficient, considered routine that is giving you results you like. You’re brewing and drinking fresh, no time on a hot plate. You’ve messed around with pour speed, saturation, and bed distribution and dialed them in to match your preferences. I’d assume it’s well made coffee.

    If you don’t grind your own beans that might be a change that could dramatically improve your results.