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Espresso Fundamentals

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By Hana Kobayashi · 3 modules · 12 lessons · 1h 40m · Updated

Twelve short lessons that take you from your first shot to a house recipe you love: dose, yield and time, grind, water, puck prep and tasting.

Lesson 11 of 12 · Make it yours

Cleaning and maintenance

Daily, weekly and monthly routines that keep shots consistent.

Flush the group after every shot, backflush weekly with cleaner, and descale on a schedule that matches your water.

Old coffee oils taste rancid and they show up in every cup.

Resources

1 file

  • Cleaning checklist
    PDF · 210 KB