Straightforward espresso troubleshooting for home baristas fixing bitter shots, sour espresso, and milk frothing problems with simple, repeatable habits
Love the practical breakdown of the extraction window. That 25-30 second target is crucial but people forget it's really aboutbalancing grind size and dose, not just watching a timer. Had similar milk splitting issues til I realized my pitcher was sitting too long between steaming and pouring. The "marriage swirl" before poring makes such a difference once muscle memory kicks in.
That was well explained! The 30-second window while pulling espresso goes by so quickly. Much is going on during that period and requires split-second decisions. I'm glad you enjoyed the article. Please share it with your fellow baristas!
Love the practical breakdown of the extraction window. That 25-30 second target is crucial but people forget it's really aboutbalancing grind size and dose, not just watching a timer. Had similar milk splitting issues til I realized my pitcher was sitting too long between steaming and pouring. The "marriage swirl" before poring makes such a difference once muscle memory kicks in.
That was well explained! The 30-second window while pulling espresso goes by so quickly. Much is going on during that period and requires split-second decisions. I'm glad you enjoyed the article. Please share it with your fellow baristas!