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The Newbie Introduction to Espresso series of videos was created specifically for those new to making espresso at home. In addition to watching these videos, I strongly urge newbies to spend an evening with the site's Recommended Reading outlined in the FAQs and Favorites Digest...
However, I've had this kit for a week and can't pull a shot without channeling jets all over my kitchen (like up the walls bad). the shot tastes terrible too. I've adjusted just about everything from the dose to the grind and even swapped out the tamp.
Currently have IMS 18g Basket, but thinking to do single shot (9g).
Wondering if anyone had done any experimentation on it?
Other than messy puck, is there any shot quality loss on that?
It was interesting that two coffees (use partly beans from same region) from two roasters, both came with the specific instruction of No PI. Which was a first for me.
1) SO: Ethiopia Guji 50% Hambela, 50% Tabe Burka
Recipe: 18.2g, 28sec, 38ml, 93C, ESP. No PI
A while back I ordered a 51mm puck screen, that fits the semi-flat bottom of my 54mm basket (I imagine 53.5mm screens would work similar for 58mm baskets). My idea was to allow more paths for the water to exit the bottom of the puck, allowing a more even extraction and finer...
I have a question regarding air moisture and grind size.
Over the weekend I had been making a lot of food and my kitchen was very steamy, and moist. The next day I tried to pull some shots with my coffee I keep in a airtight container. The usual grind...
I know this has been discussed just can't find the discussion. For one reason or another I decided to try a port filter on the bottom of my PF and I must say from the 3 shots pulled it's almost eye opening. I know it removes oils and possibly the beautiful tiger striping...
My espresso setup is almost fully complete. Advice for pulling your first shots/where to start your espresso journey?
For context I am pretty experienced in coffee, rather experienced in pour over, and run my own roasting company. But I have never pulled a shot of espresso. I...
Latte newbie here. I upgraded to a new machine (Breville Barista Express) end of July and trying to learn latte heart.
I am somewhat consistent at steaming, however I often get the milk to sink more instead of expanding the heart outward on the surface. Because of this...
