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Why does every cafe around me have acidic espresso? (lemm.ee)

submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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It's like an epidemic. I've tried like 4-5 cafes now and it's all like drinking battery acid. Do they just not care? Or do you think they believe it's meant to be like this? If that's the case I feel bad for them.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Are You adding milk, a few shots of syrup, some cocoa powder and a whip cream topping? Most Americans find this cuts down on the acid and the shops are likely catering primarily to them. Also, machines that are not kept clean can build an acidic taste. Ask them if they have an espresso with some robusta blend. I prefer these over pure aribica espressos as they have a more well rounded, less acidic profile.