Uncovering the Mystery of Latte's Bitterness

The bitterness of latte comes from the degree of roasting and extraction of the coffee beans. The roasting depth of coffee beans directly affects its taste. Dark roasted beans are bitter, while light roasted beans are softer. Over-extraction can also make coffee bitter. The bitterness of latte is also related to the ratio of milk to coffee in its production process. The sweetness of milk and the bitterness of coffee balance each other. If the balance is not right, the bitterness will easily stand out. To explore the mystery of the bitterness of latte, we need to pay attention to the roasting and extraction techniques of coffee beans, as well as the blending ratio of milk to coffee.

Latte, a popular drink around the world, has won the love of countless people with its unique taste and aroma. For many people, the bitterness of latte is a troubling problem. What exactly makes latte so bitter? Is latte really bitter? Let's explore this question together.

We must understand that latte is made by combining espresso with milk. Espresso itself contains high caffeine and acidity. The proportion and balance of these ingredients directly affect the taste of the coffee. The bitterness of latte largely comes from the base of espresso.

Why is espresso so bitter? This is closely related to factors such as the choice of coffee beans, roasting degree, grinding coarseness, and extraction time. Different types of coffee beans have different bitterness and taste characteristics, and the roasting degree is the key to determining the bitterness of coffee beans. Deeply roasted coffee beans are more bitter. The grinding coarseness and extraction time also affect the bitterness of coffee. If the extraction is excessive, the bitterness will be more prominent.

In the combination of milk and coffee, the type of milk, temperature, degree of whipping, etc. will also affect the bitterness of latte. Using different types of milk will have different sweetness and taste, and the combination effect with coffee will also be different. When whipping milk, if it is over- or under-whipped, it will also affect its taste and degree of fusion with coffee, thereby changing the bitterness of the latte.

Differences in personal taste are also one of the reasons why people perceive the bitterness of latte differently. Some people like latte with a stronger bitter taste, while others prefer latte with a milder taste. The evaluation of the bitterness of latte is highly subjective.

Is latte really bitter? There is no definite answer to this question, because the perception of bitterness varies from person to person, and the production process of latte involves multiple links, and changes in each link will affect the final taste. In actual tasting, we need to pay attention to the fact that bitterness is not necessarily negative. Moderate bitterness can form a balance with sweet, sour, salty and other flavors to produce a rich taste.

In order to make a latte with a better taste, we need to make fine adjustments and matching of the selection of coffee beans, degree of roasting, coarseness of grinding, extraction time, as well as the type, temperature, and degree of whipping of milk. We must also respect the differences in personal tastes and make and adjust latte according to our own preferences.

The bitterness of latte is a complex issue, involving the combined influence of multiple factors. We can find the taste combination that best suits our own taste through continuous trial and adjustment. While enjoying latte, we must also respect everyone's different perception and evaluation of bitterness, so that we can truly appreciate the charm of latte.