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Why Does the Coffee Puck Stick to the Group Head? Does a Puck Stuck to the Shower Screen Affect Espresso?
A few days ago, FrontStreet Coffee shared "Reasons for Water Pooling in the Portafilter," and some friends asked, "What causes the coffee puck to stick to the group head after extraction?" Therefore, FrontStreet Coffee is here to discuss why this situation occurs. - Too much coffee dose This is the easiest problem to identify, and it's also the issue with the smallest impact.
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What to Do When Coffee Puck Sticks to Coffee Machine? What's the Purpose of Pressure Relief Function? Why Do Espresso Machines Explode?
Have you ever encountered this situation? After extracting espresso, we remove the portafilter and tap it on the knock box, but there's no sound of the coffee puck falling as expected. Looking back, we discover that the puck has adhered to the coffee machine's group head. In the coffee community, such an occurrence...
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Introduction to Espresso Extraction Mistakes and Standard Espresso Extraction Demonstration
When making espresso, it's easy to overlook seemingly minor details that actually gradually affect the coffee's taste. Today, FrontStreet Coffee will discuss those often-forgotten details and see how many you've encountered. - Forgetting to purge water before attaching the portafilter If there's a long interval between this espresso extraction and the previous one
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What Causes Water Accumulation in the Portafilter Basket After Espresso Extraction and How to Solve It
A friend with an espresso machine asked FrontStreet Coffee, "I've been encountering an issue when extracting espresso recently. After extraction, when I remove the portafilter, I notice water accumulation in the basket, and the extracted coffee puck isn't intact—it's quite wet?" He then mentioned, "At first, I thought the coffee grounds were too fine, so I adjusted the grinder to a coarser setting, but still..."
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Key Considerations in Espresso Making Process? How to Make Delicious SOE Espresso?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style) Key considerations in espresso making process? How to make it delicious? When we watch them make espresso in coffee shops, they directly drop ground coffee powder into the filter, use their hands to level the coffee powder even with the cup rim, then apply pressure with a tamper to compress it into a coffee puck. The pressure application
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Is Water Accumulation in Espresso Portafilter After Extraction Related to Portafilter and Distribution Plate? How to Adjust Extraction Parameters?
For espresso machine owners, have you encountered this situation: after brewing, when you remove the portafilter, you find the entire coffee puck is soaking wet with significant water accumulation on the surface, and the knocked-out puck becomes a shapeless mud-like lump. Under normal circumstances, the extracted espresso coffee puck should be relatively dry, and the knocked-out puck
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Espresso Brewing Process Considerations: Extraction Techniques and Tamping Pressure Standards
Tamping is a crucial step in the espresso brewing process. The importance and requirements of tamping have been previously discussed. But is greater force always better when tamping? What factors determine the appropriate tamping pressure? Theoretically, as the grind size of coffee beans varies - that is, as the coffee grind fineness changes
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Espresso Equipment: What's the Difference Between Hand Distribution and Using a Distribution Tool? Is a Distribution Tool Necessary?
Professional coffee knowledge exchange for more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account cafe_style). The correct method for tamping with an espresso tamper. Coffee distribution techniques. Making a qualified espresso coffee, distribution is an important step. The quality of distribution can even affect the success or failure of a good cup of coffee, and it's also one of the important examination and scoring items for baristas.
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How Much Pressure Should Be Applied When Tamping Espresso? Espresso Extraction Ratio, Grind Size, and Parameters
How much pressure should be applied when tamping espresso for optimal brewing? There's also another situation that becomes more apparent when using a double spout portafilter. When the coffee extraction goes smoothly, with a steady and fine flow, and it takes slightly longer to extract 30cc of coffee (over 30 seconds), this generally indicates no issues based on what was mentioned above. However, upon removing the portafilter, you'll discover that
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Pay Attention to These Details When Making Espresso! Why Do You Need to Prime an Espresso Machine? How to Clean Your Coffee Machine?
FrontStreet Coffee has shared many small details to pay attention to when making espresso, but previous sharing mainly focused on aspects that have a greater impact on espresso extraction, such as parameters and distribution. What FrontStreet Coffee wants to share today are some operational details that are very easily overlooked. Although compared to the former...
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How Tightly Should Coffee Grounds Be Tamped When Making Coffee-What Happens if Coffee Grounds Are Tamped Too Tightly
How Tightly Should Coffee Grounds Be Tamped When Making Coffee-What Happens if Coffee Grounds Are Tamped Too Tightly? Grind settings are just reference points - different brands have different grind settings, and even grinders of the same brand and model don't perform identically at the same setting. It's better to understand this way: grind settings merely indicate which direction is coarse and which direction is fine.
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How to Make Espresso: Ratios, Steps & Professional Guide
Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Detailed steps for espresso coffee extraction. Espresso basics: Espresso concentrate: approximately 30 milliliters of coffee. A magical cup of espresso coffee can be complex, full-bodied, and sweet
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What are the extraction standards for espresso? How to adjust espresso grinding ratio parameters
A friend saw FrontStreet Coffee's shared espresso recipe and tried extracting coffee at home. However, they didn't achieve the desired taste and returned to FrontStreet Coffee to discuss this issue. Therefore, FrontStreet Coffee is taking this opportunity to share with everyone how to judge espresso during practical operation. First of all, any data is just
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Is Pressing Necessary for Espresso? The Correct Method for Making Espresso!
Just as coffee enthusiasts pursue a deep and uniform coffee bed when brewing pour-over coffee, most "perfectionist" coffee aficionados also strive to produce a complete coffee puck when extracting espresso. Similar to the coffee bed, the appearance of a complete puck doesn't necessarily indicate whether the coffee tastes good, but the puck that comes out
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Why Do Iced Americanos Taste Different at Coffee Shops? How to Make a Standard Iced Americano?
"Did you change the beans? This Americano seems..." Many baristas feel somewhat uneasy when they hear this sentence, fearing that the customer might follow up with negative descriptions like "too bitter," "too astringent," or "unpleasant to drink." They tentatively ask if there's any problem, until they hear
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How to Reduce Channeling in Espresso Extraction? What's the Difference Between Tamping and Distribution?
Making espresso is a therapeutic process—whether it's the evenly leveled coffee bed after distribution or the golden crema slowly flowing during extraction, both can bring us a sense of contentment. And at FrontStreet Coffee, we believe the most satisfying moment is when we tap out a complete puck from the portafilter after extraction is complete—with just a gentle "pop" sound.
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The Role of Secondary Distribution Screens: Are Bomber's Screens Effective? Solving Wet, Poorly Formed Coffee Pucks During Extraction
In the world of coffee, innovative tools constantly emerge that enhance our ability to craft exceptional beverages. These 'physical enhancements' assist baristas in achieving higher quality results across various brewing methods. For instance, pour-over enthusiasts utilize tools like Lily pearls and shower drippers, while espresso aficionados employ distribution needles and bottomless portafilters to perfect their craft. Today, we'll explore the purpose of secondary distribution screens, evaluate Bomber's offerings, and address solutions for the common problem of wet, poorly formed coffee pucks during extraction.
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How to Tamp Espresso Coffee Puck? How Much Pressure Should You Apply When Tamping?
Sometimes, observing a barista's tamping technique can be incredibly satisfying! Because every barista has a different understanding of tamping, they each develop their own unique tamping motions. Creating a level coffee bed is something everyone can agree on, because once the coffee is compressed unevenly—with one side higher than the other—
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Is the Dust and Powder Clinging When Grinding Espresso and Pour-Over Coffee Caused by Static Electricity?
"Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!" Recently, customers visiting FrontStreet Coffee's store often hear FrontStreet Coffee's handsome staff tapping the coffee powder cup against the table. This is because when he was about to pour the coffee powder for brewing, he discovered that the coffee powder was clinging to the powder bowl. Additionally, online friends have also raised many similar
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Why Is My Espresso Puck Wet? Causes of Slow Extraction and Water Pooling in the Portafilter
Normally, after extracting coffee, the puck should be relatively dry and come out as a complete block. However, we often find that after coffee extraction, the portafilter accumulates a large amount of water, the puck is moist and loose, and the extracted puck cannot form a solid block. Although
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