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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…

June 14, 2026
Espresso Dialing-In

Espresso Shot Too Bitter? The Fix, in Order

When an espresso shot tastes too bitter, that is over-extraction: the water pulled too much out of the puck, dragging…

June 14, 2026
Espresso Dialing-In

Espresso Ratio Explained: Why 1:2 Is Your Default (and When to Break It)

The espresso ratio is the weight of liquid espresso out divided by the weight of dry coffee in — so…

June 13, 2026
Espresso Dialing-In

Espresso Shot Too Sour? The Fix, in Order

An espresso shot that tastes too sour is under-extracted: the water didn’t pull enough out of the puck, so the…

June 13, 2026
Espresso Dialing-In

How to Dial In Espresso: Dose, Yield and Time (The Method)

To dial in espresso you adjust three variables until the shot tastes right: dose (grams of dry coffee in the…

June 13, 2026
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