CHANGE UP YOUR BREWING METHOD

Dear Heloise: As a coffee professional, I’d like to add to the conversation about bitterness in coffee. The No. 1 cause of bitterness is overextraction. The brewing method determines the grind size. This is related to the length of time that the grounds remain in contact with the water. If you consistently have bitter coffee, your grind is too fine for your brewing method. -- Jennifer S., via email

DONATE TIME TO SHELTERS

Dear Heloise: One of the most important things you can donate to shelters is your time! You can help with feeding and socializing young animals, as well as providing love and pats for new arrivals and others waiting for adoption.

Dogs need to go for walks! Our local shelters are always looking for volunteers to take one or more of their

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