Adjusting your espresso grinder
Keep dose and drink yield fixed. A small grind adjustment then shows you what it actually does.
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Dose & yield
Dose is dry coffee in the basket; drink weight is the weighed espresso in the cup. Together they define your brew ratio.
Read ↗Preparing the puck
A level, evenly distributed coffee bed gives the water better conditions. Extra tools are optional.
Read ↗Recognising channeling
Uneven flow can make an espresso taste both sharp and harsh. Check preparation before the next major grind adjustment.
Read ↗Tamping
You do not have to win a strength contest. The aim is a level, compacted coffee bed.
Read ↗Checking sour espresso
Before grinding finer, establish what bothers you and how your extraction actually runs.
Read ↗Checking bitter espresso
Bitterness can come from roasting, concentration, residue or brewing. A single explanation is rarely enough.
Read ↗Checking thin espresso
Is intensity, aroma or mouthfeel missing? Separate these impressions, then check drink weight, flow and bean style.
Read ↗Understanding crema
Crema is part of espresso. Learn what it reveals about the cup and why flavour has the final say.
Read ↗Recording your espresso recipe
Dose, beverage weight, time and flavour: a few notes help you return to a good setting.
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