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What Is The Knock Box Made Of?

May 9, 2023 by admin

It is generally made out of stainless steel or plastic , and has a sturdy bar known as a “bash bar”, against which a portafilter is tapped to release the puck. Because the espresso puck is typically very hot after extraction, knockboxes need to be sturdy. What’s the point of a knock box? A knock … Read more

Categories Coffee Tips Tags coffee grounds, easy way, grouphead screen, knock box, sturdy bar, tamping mats

What Does A Wet Espresso Puck Mean?

May 9, 2023 by admin

If the shot is extracting too quickly, check the puck by pressing the tip of your finger on the surface: if it’s soft and wet you need to increase your dose ; if it’s firm and dry you need to make the grind finer. If the shot is extracting too slowly, check you haven’t overdosed … Read more

Categories Coffee Tips Tags bitter taste, coffee puck, espresso polish, grind finer, tamping mats, tamping pressure, twisting motion
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