Troubleshooting
No Crema on Espresso? Here’s Why
No crema on your espresso usually means stale beans, a grind that is too coarse, or a shot pulled too fast. Here are the causes in order of likelihood and how to fix each.
Tag: espresso troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Espresso Channeling: How to Spot and Stop It
Espresso channeling is when water finds a weak path through the coffee puck and rushes through it, giving a sour-and-bitter shot. Here is how to spot it and how to stop it.