The espresso shot should pour steadily and remain golden in colour, with just a little blonding at the end. It should look like a long ‘mouse tail’ The first shot of the day will always be a bit quicker than the next one and then the next one, so we will time 3 shots before we make any grinder adjustments.
What should a good espresso puck look like?
The espresso shot should pour steadily and remain golden in colour, with just a little blonding at the end. It should look like a long ‘mouse tail’ The first shot of the day will always be a bit quicker than the next one and then the next one, so we will time 3 shots before we make any grinder adjustments.
Why are my espresso puck soupy?
If your coffee puck is too soft or muddy, then you are dosing too low (Picture #3). A low dose means that you may have had channelling through your coffee, causing an uneven extraction (see the holes in Picture #3). Also, your espresso will lack body and sweetness, making it taste a little thin and over extracted.
How much coffee do you put in an espresso puck?
Generally, that’s 7 grams for a “single” basket, 18 grams for a “double” basket, and 20 grams for a “triple” basket.
Can you tamp espresso too hard?
tamping pressure shouldn’t be too hard as it can lead to over-extracting and an extremely bitter taste of espresso Polish the puck with a twisting motion. Avoid twisting as you push down though.
Why does my coffee puck stick?
Having your puck stick to the brew head means the grounds are in contact with the brew head If you reduce your dose by 1-2g the surface should be low enough as to avoid direct contact with the brew head.
Why is my espresso puck not coming out?
Things to try that may dry the puck are a more coarse grind and/or a lighter tamp If the water flow is less impeded by the puck, it seems to be more dry when it comes time to knock it out.
Why is there no crema on my espresso?
The most common reason that your espresso drink has no crema is that you’re using the wrong coffee grind size to pack your espresso filter The perfect coffee grind size for espresso is much finer than drip coffee or the pre-ground coffee you’d buy for a standard coffee maker.
How full should a espresso basket be?
Fill the portafilter basket loosely with ground coffee and level off the basket using the side of your pinky finger to discard any excess coffee grounds. For a single shot of espresso use 6 to 7 grams (1 ½ teaspoons) of ground espresso. For a double shot of espresso use 12 to 14 grams (1 tablespoon) of ground espresso.
What is the best grind size for espresso?
The best ground beans size for espresso is 0.88 mm or 1.32 of an inch ; this is a fine grind. While the precise size can fluctuate slightly with different coffee beans and even different espresso machines, it’s essential to keep practicing until you get the grind size right.
Should you rinse portafilter between shots?
Should I clean the portafilter between every shot? You don’t have to clean the portafilter after every shot you pull Doing so will certainly make things easier in the long run, but it’s not exactly possible if you work at a coffee shop pulling dozens of espresso shots daily.
How much pressure should you use to tamp espresso?
Apply 20-30 pounds of pressure, and polish baristas often recommend 30 pounds of pressure, but some do as little as 20 pounds. More and more are finding that tamping pressure is overrated—it’s hard on the wrist and cause an over-extracted, bitter brew.
Do you need a tamping mat?
Tamping mats are an essential must-have accessory for every barista , be it in a busy commercial setting or at home. Sure you can buy a flat square of rubber in any hardware shop that would achieve a lot of the aims of our Cafelat mats, but more often than not these are smelly old bits of rubber that look awful.
How do you get the best crema?
- Use fresh coffee, but not too fresh. Coffee that is about 1-2 weeks from the roast date is ideal to get good crema
- Freshly grind coffee
- Use a good espresso machine using enough pressure
- BARISTA’S TIP: Make espresso in a small clear glass cup when you want to look at crema.
How tight should a portafilter be?
Portafilter needs to be turned towards a point whereby it is snug and fit, NOT tight There is not a need to push the portafilter towards to the extreme tightness all the way.