Brew Guides

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Grind Size Explained: The One Dial That Controls Everything

Grind size is the master dial that controls extraction. Here's how it works, why burr...
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Three espresso shots show pale, balanced, and overly dark extractions side by side.
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Sour, Bitter, or Just Right? How to Read an Espresso Shot

Sour means under-extracted, bitter means over-extracted. Learn to read your espresso and fix almost any...
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A centered espresso stream flows from a bottomless portafilter into a shot glass on a scale.
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Dialing In Espresso: How to Fine-Tune Your Shot

Dialing in just means tweaking your grind and recipe until a coffee tastes its best....
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