Tips and Techniques

Beginner and pro baristas share tips and tricks for making espresso.
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  • How do you know when to stop stretching milk?
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  • Trim your own portafilter paper filters with this 3D printed cutter
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  • Can someone explain the Normcore tamper to me?
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  • Trouble Dialing in Mizen Burrs
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  • Getting rid of water trapped inside standard portafilter?
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  • Light roasted espresso confusion: turbo shots, fine grind, extraction pressure
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  • What's the best single basket.
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