If your brew pressure looks low, your shots are likely flowing too quickly (this will lead to a variety of off flavors). So break your eyes away from the brew pressure gauge and get out your stop watch (many espresso machines have shot timers built in or available to install) and scale. Why is my … Read more
7-15 bar pressure is typical, and should be considered for those who enjoy great tasting espresso. Top notch coffee makers come with 15 BARs of pressure. 15 BARs may be very useful, giving the machine enough range for an initial kick of 10-11 BARs, from where to drop to 9-10 BARs during brewing. How many … Read more
When should I calibrate my espresso machine? You should calibrate the grind first thing in the morning, every morning before you open And if the weather changes during the day, or if you think that conditions have changed, you should time a few of your shots to see whether you have to adjust the grind. … Read more
A fine grind is needed for espresso and the ideal pressure is nine bars This, in turn, dictates a time of 25–30 seconds. Is 19 bar pressure good for espresso? One of the best BAR pressures for a coffee machines is 9 BARs. Some claim that 7-8 BARs is even better. Why? Anywhere between 7 … Read more