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Weigh 18 grams in

Weigh 18 grams in — step 1 of 5 in Espresso at Home. Grind 18 g of beans into a dry, wiped basket. Level with a finger. If the pile looks fluffy and uneven, stir with a needle or toothpick…

18 g in the basket. Not a heaping scoop.
18 g in the basket. Not a heaping scoop.

Free coffee & drinks tip: Weigh 18 grams in (step 1 of 5 from "Espresso at Home").

Grind 18 g of beans into a dry, wiped basket. Level with a finger. If the pile looks fluffy and uneven, stir with a needle or toothpick before you tamp.

Stale beans (months old) will never taste sweet. Date on the bag matters more than the machine brand.

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