Making coffee - back to basics

[Stella]

this earlier link might be useful… as it talks about bitter coffee…

Bitter Coffee

I’m pretty sure this topic isn’t going to set the forum alight but help me if you can please I’ve lived in France full-time for over 15 years and have never found a decent, non-bitter coffee. I’ve tried loads in all the formats but no-joy. I’ve just had few days over the border (in Spain) and each time I’m there I remark how good the coffee tastes. No bitterness just smooth, tasty coffee. I realise it’s very much a personal taste thing, heck it may even be a cultural thing - but does anyone have any ideas, apart from buying it over the border!