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The Brew Lab (Guides)

Mastering the Espresso Ratio: The Ultimate Guide to Dose and Yield

Jan 3, 2026

Unlock the secret to cafe-quality coffee with our guide to espresso ratios. Master dose, yield, and time to fix sour…

Coffee Grinders

Burr Alignment 101: How to Shim Your Grinder for Perfection

Jan 3, 2026

Is your grinder holding you back? Learn the marker test and how to shim your flat burrs for perfect alignment,…

The Brew Lab (Guides)

Pressure Profiling: The Next Frontier in Home Espresso

Jan 2, 2026

Unlock the secrets of pressure profiling for home espresso. Learn how varying pressure enhances flavor, reduces channeling, and maximizes extraction.

Barista Tools & Accessories

Stock vs. Precision Baskets: Do VST and IMS Filters Really Improve Extraction?

Dec 29, 2025

Are VST or IMS precision baskets worth the money? We analyze how high-flow filters impact espresso extraction, flavor clarity, and…

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Barista hand adjusting steam knob on espresso machine to manually control pre-infusion pressure
SetupBarista Jan 7, 2026
Unlocking Pre-Infusion: Hacks for Espresso Machines Without Flow Control
Close up of a bottomless portafilter pulling a fast espresso turbo shot with even flow
SetupBarista Jan 7, 2026
Turbo Shots: How Fast Extractions Are Changing the Rules
Three glass espresso cups lined up on a wooden counter showing different fill levels for ristretto, normale, and lungo shots.
SetupBarista Jan 7, 2026
Ristretto, Normale, Lungo: The Espresso Ratio Spectrum Explained
Digital coffee refractometer displaying TDS percentage next to a glass measuring cup of espresso and coffee beans.
SetupBarista Jan 7, 2026
Understanding TDS and Extraction Yield: The Science Behind the Perfect Cup

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The Brew Lab (Guides)

Unlocking Pre-Infusion: Hacks for Espresso Machines Without Flow Control

The Brew Lab (Guides)

Turbo Shots: How Fast Extractions Are Changing the Rules

The Brew Lab (Guides)

Ristretto, Normale, Lungo: The Espresso Ratio Spectrum Explained

The Brew Lab (Guides)

Understanding TDS and Extraction Yield: The Science Behind the Perfect Cup

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Latest Posts

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