Nespresso does not produce real crema because it relies on pressurized water to push its ground coffee into your cup rather than steam pressure like traditional espresso machines traditional machines heat the water into steam and then push it through the compacted ground coffee with enough force to create crema. How do I get more … Read more
Any sign of channeling is telling you something about what’s going on inside the puck during extraction The surest way to spot it is by looking at the underside of your portafilter while your shot is pulling. Spraying, gaps in extraction, and the way the first drops come through the filter can all be warning … Read more
Generally, that’s 7 grams for a “single” basket, 18 grams for a “double” basket, and 20 grams for a “triple” basket 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. Why is my … Read more
Yep, that’s it. It’s very simple in design, application, and in theory it should work They call it a “lower contact shower screen” because as it sits on top of your freshly tamped grinds and should provide a more even distribution of water. What should an espresso puck look like? The espresso shot should pour … Read more