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Master Your Morning Brew: 7 Essential Tips Every New Barista Should Know

Master Your Morning Brew: 7 Essential Tips Every New Barista Should Know

Embarking on your home espresso journey can feel like a daunting task. The pursuit of that perfect, café-quality shot often involves wasted coffee, messy...

Mastering Budget Espresso: 5 Pro Tips for Your Sub-$100 Machine

Mastering Budget Espresso: 5 Pro Tips for Your Sub-$100 Machine

Welcome to the world of home espresso! The market for inexpensive, sub-$100 espresso machines has exploded, offering a plethora of options for aspiring...

Consistency under rush conditions

Consistency under rush conditions

How to maintain espresso shot consistency during peak service hours, balancing speed, workflow, and quality.

Calibration for espresso vs filter

Calibration for espresso vs filter

How to calibrate a grinder for espresso versus filter coffee, and why. The why and how of dialing in: a master guide to calibrating for espresso vs. filter the grind requirements differ between methods.

Scaling recipes up and down

Scaling recipes up and down

How to scale coffee recipes for larger or smaller brews while keeping strength and extraction targets consistent.

Golden cup standards and targets

Golden cup standards and targets

The Golden Cup Standard, how it defines ideal coffee strength and extraction yield, and how to use it as a brewing target.