What to Do if Very Little Coffee is Coming Out

When only a few drops come out of the portafilter, the shot is choking—when the grind is so fine that water can't flow through the coffee. To prevent this next time, try the following...

Adjust Your Grind Setting Coarser

Try adjusting your grinder slightly coarser. Small changes usually make a big difference, so you generally won't have to adjust more than a full step (i.e., one number to another on the grinder). 

Make Sure You're Using a Constant Dose Size

As a rule of thumb, ±0.3 grams from your target dose is a reasonable amount of variation and usually won't change extraction. That said, the more consistent you are while dialing in, the faster you'll get a great shot. If you're not using a scale, use the same measuring tool and the same fill level every time to keep doses consistent. 

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