Bitter Wisdom

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

Confucius

Some spend a lot of time and money trying to perfect their cups of coffee because brewing a “perfect” cup of coffee can be a challenge. How coarse or fine one grinds the beans, the type of beans, brewing method, water temperature… so many variables to get just the right balance of bitter and sour extracted into the dark brew. The following article isn’t for those people. For the rest of us who may want to learn a bit more about what causes the bitter and sour flavors in their coffee, the “Bitter vs Sour Coffee: Why It Happens and How To Fix It! ” article from Roasty Coffee is a good start. Life’s too short to drink yucky coffee.

About the author

Kong Fuzi (c. 551 – c. 479 BCE), commonly Latinized as Confucius, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Confucius’s teachings and philosophy underpin East Asian culture and society, remaining influential across China and East Asia to this day. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, kindness, and sincerity.