Dialing In

Getting espresso right — grind, dose, timing, and all the small adjustments.

Overhead shot of a portafilter full of espresso grounds being stirred with a fine-needle WDT tool on a wooden bench, morning light

WDT Puck Prep: The Needle Tool That Fixed My Espresso

How the WDT puck-prep technique stops channeling, why needle thickness matters, and the simple routine that makes shots more consistent.

#Espresso #Extraction #Beginner

June 9, 2026

A Breville Barista Pro espresso machine on a home counter, portafilter locked in, a small scale beside it with a shot glass, warm overhead kitchen light

Dialing In the Breville Barista Pro: My Working Method

A repeatable way to dial in the Breville Barista Pro 878 that fits the Barista Express, Touch, and Impress too: grind, dose, yield, and shot time.

#Espresso #Grind Size #Extraction

June 5, 2026