I posted this in the cigar forum to answer a question. Since I am fairly new to coffee, I hope I have all of my information correct.
Most people that think coffee is too strong, usually it isn't. Most of the time, people don't add ENOUGH coffee to the pot, thus extracting too much from the little amount of gounds there is, causing it to be bitter. I bet if you got a press recipe (coffee to water) from Bloofington, Vince or the others, I bet you will be more than supprised at the amount of coffee grounds. For me, its 2 heaping tablespoons per 6 oz. water. If you like it "milder", brew to full strength, and dilute after. Also, dont leave the coffee pot on the warmer. This also leads to bitterness. Use a carafe. Sorry for the treadjack, I am going to post this in the coffee forum too.
Most people that think coffee is too strong, usually it isn't. Most of the time, people don't add ENOUGH coffee to the pot, thus extracting too much from the little amount of gounds there is, causing it to be bitter. I bet if you got a press recipe (coffee to water) from Bloofington, Vince or the others, I bet you will be more than supprised at the amount of coffee grounds. For me, its 2 heaping tablespoons per 6 oz. water. If you like it "milder", brew to full strength, and dilute after. Also, dont leave the coffee pot on the warmer. This also leads to bitterness. Use a carafe. Sorry for the treadjack, I am going to post this in the coffee forum too.