The puck is the used coffee grounds in the portafilter If your grind was right, the grind should stick together in a solid round ‘puck’. It should be firm and dry, easily snapping into 3-4 pieces. What does your espresso puck tell you? Any sign of channeling is telling you something about what’s going on … Read more
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 … 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
You should not tamp the coffee in a Moka These pots don’t like excessive pressure, which tamping would produce due to increased density. This is also why the water should not cover the steam valve. In the worst case they can literally explode! Do you need to tamp a Bialetti? The way the filter and … Read more
Breville’s Smart Grinder Pro works best with espresso makers and single cups of pour-over. Is Breville Smart Grinder Pro worth it? Overall Rating: 9.0. Pros: The Smart Grinder Pro’s grind consistency is best among the four grinders we review for this report It is also relatively quiet, and its capacity for supporting espresso brewing is … Read more
Hoppers serve as coffee machine storage containers until you need to grind your beans It’s a convenient tool because you can directly store your coffee beans for grinding whenever you need to without the hassle of purchasing fresh ones each time. What is a dosing hopper? This tool allows you to measure out and single … Read more
The ideal tamper should be slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the portafilter basket so that the tamper does not bind while compressing grounds – essentially there should be a little extra space between tamper and basket. How much should you tamper espresso? Apply 20-30 pounds of pressure, and polish baristas often recommend 30 … Read more
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. How hard should you tamp coffee? Apply 20-30 pounds of pressure , … Read more