Here's What Happens To The Flavor Of Your Coffee In The Microwave - Chowhound

Naturally, coffee tastes best right after it's brewed: When you brew coffee, you're essentially beginning a giant chemical reaction with lots of volatile compounds that shape the beverage's taste and smell. Over time, those compounds break down into acids, and the coffee's flavor becomes more bitter. Once coffee hits room temperature, enough time has passed for the flavor to take a huge, acidic hit. Also, like…