7 lists about #espresso

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@dotpulls

why your espresso tastes like that, a cheat sheet

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  • 01Sour, sharp, thin body
  • 02Bitter, harsh aftertaste, ashy
  • 03Watery, gushes out under 20 seconds
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@dotpulls

checklist for dialing in a new bag before you blame the machine

11 items
  • 01weigh 18g into the basket, every time
  • 02start on the grind notch from the last bag, not zero
  • 03pull one shot before touching anything else
  • ··8 more entries
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@dotpulls

the maintenance schedule I ignored on my first machine

14 items
  • 01Test your water hardness before you touch anything else
  • 02Descale every 4-6 weeks on unfiltered SF water
  • 03Use Dezcal or citric acid, never vinegar
  • ··11 more entries
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@dotpulls

budget espresso machines ranked by how long mine actually lasted

6 items
  • 01Gaggia Classic Pro
  • 02Rancilio Silvia
  • 03Flair 58 (manual lever)
  • ··3 more entries
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@dotpulls

pulling an actual ristretto, not just a short shot

8 items
  • 01Dial in your normal shot first
  • 02Keep the dose exactly the same
  • 03Grind noticeably finer than your espresso setting
  • ··5 more entries
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@dotpulls

zero to dialing in my own shots, the order that actually worked

7 items
  • 01The World Atlas of Coffee by James Hoffmann
  • 02James Hoffmann's "How I Dial-In Espresso" series on youtube↗
  • 03Bought a scale before I let myself change anything
  • ··4 more entries
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@nico_muele

mejoras de café por impacto antes de cambiar de máquina

15 items
  • 01compra café con fecha de tueste
  • 02muele justo antes de preparar
  • 03pesa café y agua
  • ··12 more entries
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