Listen, we’re not here to judge. We’ve all done things we’re not proud of—like microwaving day-old gas station coffee or scooping grounds with a tablespoon that “looks about right.” But if your morning brew tastes like a burnt tire or gives you the jitters of a jackrabbit on energy drinks, it might not be the coffee—it might be how you’re brewing it.
Let’s have some fun and fix your coffee game in the process.
1. Your Grinder Is a Crime Scene
If you’re still buying pre-ground coffee, that’s like buying pre-flattened tires and wondering why your car won’t go. Grinding fresh is one of the simplest ways to level up your cup. Bonus tip: clean your grinder occasionally. If your coffee tastes like every roast you’ve brewed since 2022, that’s not “flavor layering,” it’s neglect.
2. You’re Using Tap Water That Tastes Like Your Hose
Coffee is 98% water. If your water tastes weird, so will your coffee. Filter it, chill it, and give your coffee the H2O it deserves. You wouldn’t fill a ‘69 Rambler with cheap motor oil, would you?
3. You’re Overloading Your Machine Like It’s a V8
A scoop and a half doesn’t mean “just eyeball it.” Coffee is science… kind of. For a standard drip setup, try two tablespoons per six ounces of water. That’s your fuel-to-air ratio, coffee style. Want it stronger? Tweak it like you’re tuning a carburetor—not like you’re pouring concrete.
4. Your Coffee Maker Is Older Than Your First Car
If your drip machine looks like it came with a cassette deck, it might be time for an upgrade. Newer brewers hit the right temps and extract more flavor. Or get fancy with a pour-over or French press—we won’t judge, we’ll just admire.
5. You’re Drowning Good Coffee in Sugar and Creamer
If you need three pumps of caramel and a dollop of hazelnut whipped topping, you don’t love coffee—you love dessert. Good coffee should be smooth enough to drink black, or just lightly dressed like a Sunday driver in a fresh waxed coupe.
So, Are You Drinking Coffee Wrong?
Maybe. But that’s okay. At Rambler Scrambler Coffee, we roast with forgiveness. Our blends are designed to taste great even if you brew them in your granddad’s percolator with a pinch of guesswork.
But if you want that full, bold, smooth-as-a-burnout flavor we talk about? Try a fresh grind. Filtered water. And maybe—just maybe—ditch the pumpkin spice syrup.
