Coffee Grinder Retention Explained (and How to Beat It)
Grinder retention is the coffee that stays trapped inside the grinder after you grind instead of coming out into your…
Author: Kenny Nyhus Fadil
Flat vs Conical Burrs: What You Actually Taste
Flat and conical burrs both make excellent espresso — they just make it taste slightly different. Conical burrs tend to…
Is a Single-Dose Grinder Worth It? An Honest Take
A single-dose grinder is worth it if you rotate between different beans, care about dose freshness, and want near-zero retention…
Best Espresso Grinder Under $300: What Actually Matters
The best espresso grinder under $300 is the cheapest grinder that gives you a tight-enough particle distribution and fine, repeatable…
The Espresso Grinder Guide: Why It Outranks Your Machine
If you only have money for one upgrade in your espresso setup, spend it on the grinder, not the machine.…
When to Replace Your Coffee Grinder Burrs
Replace your coffee grinder’s burrs when they’ve ground enough coffee to dull — typically signalled by a grind that suddenly…
Reading a Bottomless Portafilter Pour: What Your Shot Is Telling You
A good espresso pour from a bottomless portafilter looks like a single, centred, even stream that starts as a few…
Espresso Yield by Drink Type: Match the Shot to the Cup
Espresso yield should match the drink you’re building: pull a shorter, more concentrated shot for milk drinks so the coffee…
How Long Should an Espresso Shot Take? (Time Is a Read-Out)
A standard espresso shot should take about 25 to 30 seconds to reach a 1:2 ratio — but that window…
The Right Dose for an 18g Basket: It Is All About Headspace
For a standard 18g basket, dose 18 grams of coffee as your default — but the basket actually runs well…