You can usually get to grips with this by 1. changing the grind, 2. changing the coffee strength setting and 3. using a different blend (more water or milk) for mixed drinks. The most important thing, however, is the type of coffee you buy. The varieties taste very different. For example, espresso coffee is far too bitter for me, so I always use crema coffee or similar for my cappuccino. As the Melittas can manage 2 types, my wife likes to use espresso with a little more water for her normal coffee (it's programmable). Nevertheless, the type of coffee is always the most important thing. Cheap coffee beans roasted very quickly in a fast process can taste terrible. With the right settings, good coffee delivers lots of different flavors instead of bitterness. It can take a long time to find what you really like. For example, we have just found a branded coffee (espresso) that tastes fantastic (under €10). But I can't stand it, probably because of the Robusta content).
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