Espresso 101: Flavor adjustment diagram

November 8th, 2013, 10:54 am

I made this handy diagram that distill's Jim's instructions for fine tuning a balanced shot. This would be handy posted near your espresso machine. I have a higher resolution version (this forum limits image size) if anyone wants to make stickers. If you do, I'd like a few! Dan Bollinger

#2: Post by **another_jim** » November 8th, 2013, 4:00 pm

Neat! thanks. I've added the diagram to the espresso 101 post

#3: Post by **kwantfm** » November 8th, 2013, 4:22 pm

Elegant!

#4: Post by **happycat** » November 8th, 2013, 8:58 pm

To increase usability, I'd just a couple of things

1 word things positively (what you want to do) vs negatively
2 word the grinding as imperatives as well to be consistent
3 use colours and gradients to support and indicate your message vs using same colour for every arrow

#5: Post by **TomC** » November 10th, 2013, 12:38 am

Or just leave it alone, because it works just fine and gets its message across perfectly well the way it is.

#6: Post by **IntrepidQ3** » November 10th, 2013, 3:53 pm

Great visual! I tend to mix-up the corrections for grind adjustments. I have it written down in a notebook I use next to my machine for when I forget, but this a quicker reference.

#7: Post by **yakster** » November 11th, 2013, 12:12 am

Nice diagram, I printed it out on 4x6 photo paper to keep near my levers.

It helped me to review the full text of the Espresso 101: How to Adjust Dose and Grind Setting by Taste thread again.

#8: Post by **habou** » November 11th, 2013, 8:26 am

So, to be clear, with each of these adjustments, one would have the same weight in the cup?

#9: Post by **Spitz.me** » November 11th, 2013, 8:58 am

You're adjusting the flavour based on Jim's recommended 20-25g in 30 seconds. Interpret that as you like.

#10: Post by **Eric** » November 11th, 2013, 12:13 pm

Thanks for the intuitive diagram - I'm putting a copy next to my grinder!