Step 4 of 5 · Espresso at Home
Sour, bitter, or sweet
Sour, bitter, or sweet — step 4 of 5 in Espresso at Home. Sour and thin: finer grind. Bitter and drying: coarser. Sweet with a bit of acidity is the win. Write grind setting and time in a note.
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Sour and thin: finer grind. Bitter and drying: coarser. Sweet with a bit of acidity is the win.
Write grind setting and time in a note. Home espresso is a logbook sport.
Pro tip: If the machine hasn't been used in hours, run a blank shot to heat the group first.
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