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How Pre‑Infusion Fixes Home Espresso Channeling (and Unlocks Sweeter Shots)
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How Pre‑Infusion Fixes Home Espresso Channeling (and Unlocks Sweeter Shots)

Learn how low‑pressure pre‑infusion reduces channeling, boosts extraction yield, and helps you pull consistent, syrupy espresso at home, especially with dense light roasts

This episode explains how low‑pressure pre‑infusion turns random, channel‑ridden shots into consistent, syrupy espresso at home. You will learn why it matters, how long to pre‑infuse by roast, how it enables finer grinding, and which machines make this technique easiest.

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