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It's more likely to be the too much resistance in the coffee. If you're using pre-ground, use less of it and don't press it down. Just over fill the basket and level it off with your finger. No tamping or pressing.
If you're grinding, try a coarser grind.
This will allow the coffee to rise at a lower temperature (less steam pressure required), giving you a much sweeter cup. If it comes up really quickly and tastes thin then pack the coffee in a little bit more.
If this doesn't help then you may need to replace the seal, bu you normally see water bubbling from between the two halves if this is the case.