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Espresso 101

Pulling Your First Great Shot on Series 1
Dialing in an espresso machine is a process that requires a bit of exper...
Water Hardness, Testing Your Water, & Descaling
Water plays a bigger role in espresso than most people expect. It can af...
How to Choose Espresso Beans
Choosing coffee for espresso doesn't have to be confusing! In the video ...
How to Prep Your Puck
Prepping your grinds before you pull a shot (aka puck prep) is important...
How to Pull a Shot
Pulling a shot of espresso can be daunting, but there's no need to worry...
How to Steam Milk
Espresso Series 1 aims to take the guesswork out of streaming milk and m...
How to Dial in Your Shot
Dialing in espresso can be a tricky process, and we'd love to help! Alon...
What to Do if the Shot Was Too Fast
A shot that pulls too fast usually means the puck isn't offering enough ...
What to Do if the Shot Was Too Slow
A shot that pulls too slow usually means the flow is overly restricted f...
What to Do if the Shot Tastes Sour
If your shot tastes sour and feels thin or watery, it's likely under-ext...
What to Do if the Shot Tastes Bitter
If your shot tastes hollow through the middle and bitter or dry at the e...
What to Do if Very Little Coffee is Coming Out
When only a few drops come out of the portafilter, the shot is choking—w...
What to Do if Coffee Sprays Everywhere
A Little Spray on Occasion is NormalBecause distribution technique and g...
A Tip for Dialing In Decaf
Decaf often benefits from a slightly finer grind to add resistance, beca...
How to Deal with Shot Time Changes that Happen Despite Making No Adjustments
Espresso can seem like a moving target, even shot-to-shot. If you're dea...
What to Do if Your Grinder Doesn't Grind Fine Enough
All grinders are made differently, and some might not quite get you wher...