Coffee in Gran Ganaria. Ugh!

[finisterre]

Just back from a week in Gran Canria. Every coffee I had anywhere there had a foul taste to it that I've never experienced anywhere else. Anyone know why this is?

[Donquixote]

I found the same thing when i went to Fuertaventura. I was told they use the turkish/greek style of making coffee...where they boil the coffee in a tiny stove-top pan, making it incredibly strong and thick. When it's done through an espresso machine the water/steam is only in contact with the coffee for a short time, but at high pressure, giving it a smooth, clean taste. But the stove-top style boils the coffee with the water, releasing more of the bitter oils.

[arty7774]

It could be something to do with the water. As that area is volcanic it may be high in sulphur.