What you need
Equipment: Espresso machine, grinder, scale and cup
- Fresh coffee beans
- Filtered water
Make it
- Warm the machine and cup. Grind coffee for your basket and weigh the dose.
- Distribute the grounds evenly, tamp level and start the shot.
- Weigh the drink and taste it. Adjust the grind on the next shot if needed.
Home barista tip
Keep dose and drink weight consistent when you change the grind.
If the result is not quite right, visit Coffee 911 for a quick diagnosis.