Guides
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.
Guides
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.
Guides
Sour or Bitter? Reading What Your Espresso Is Telling You
Sour espresso usually means under-extraction; bitter usually means over-extraction. Here's how to taste the difference and what to change.
Reviews
Baratza Encore ESP: The First Espresso Grinder I'd Actually Recommend
A close look at the Baratza Encore ESP, the under-$200 grinder that finally makes home espresso dialing approachable for beginners.