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What Are Some Good Resources to Get Started with a New Machine / Grinder?

12th Apr 2016

Here is a good guide to helping you diagnose problems during extraction to fine tune your espresso: https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-guide-diagnose-extraction-problems.html


Here is a link to "barista techniques". It's multiple pages, so watch for the link at the bottom. https://www.home-barista.com/espresso-guide-skills.html

Good video that talks about 6 common mistakes of milk steaming. If you avoid these, it makes a big difference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Q6Tl-V_uc

Overview video of dialing in a grinder, tamping and pulling shots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-d2UmYzprA

Here is another good video on dialing in your grinder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzL00rsbSP4

Espresso does and don'ts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ci6Gfg8ATPQ

Espresso Q & A with Tim Wendelboe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=702hY1Pv_Hw

A couple good books: Espresso Extraction: Measurement and Mastery & Espresso Making Perfection

Coffee Geek and Home Barista forums are great resources