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Originally Posted by RickyTan3
Is it just me or 100% of hipster coffee places taste like shit, they mainly serve sour ass coffee and doesn't even smell right.
They can't get a simple espresso shot right, or is it just me or I am missing something here?
Been trying to find High Quality coffee beens anyone got recommendations?
No sour fucking coffee beans please.
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You haven't been to a place with well-educated barista.
The sour flavor you describe, assuming the one derived from acidity has many factors in it: grind, bean, preparation method, roast and/or anywhere in between.
Nevertheless, it usually comes down to bean... hipster places have a tendency to use only arabica as it's perceived to be "better". It has higher acidity as well as higher sugar and lipid content while tasting "softer" than robusta.
However, not all arabica are good coffee, and if the barista didn't even care to taste the coffee themselves before serving (and adjusting its process as needed), chances are, they can't get it right. It might shock you, but many don't. A proper barista would do a quick tasting/smelling even after a few grind let alone complete change of beans.