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Coffee & Pulling Shots

Espresso Brew Ratios From La Marzocco

Written by Ben Blake/Scott Callender - La Marzocco Brewing espresso seems like a pretty straightforward process, but there are actually quite a few variables that we’re looking to control and balance at one time in order to get the best possible...

What is Channeling?

We get a lot of questions about bottomless portafilters and getting sprays or little jet streams coming from different directions while pulling a shot. This is common so if you experience it, don't worry, even top barista at your local shop does...

How to Pull the Perfect Shot of Espresso

Single baskets: What's the deal?

How to Tamp (Correctly)

Please visit our tamping article in our Learn Journal.

Brew Ratios, Basket Sizes, and the Confusion over a "Double Shot"

Given that we teach thousands of people every year how to make espresso drinks at home, we often see confusion and frustration first hand. One of the major culprits is the proliferation of misinformation about coffee on the internet. Some of which...

Clive's Flow Control Recipe