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Pulling shots.
Technique, dialing in, dose / yield / time.
The cornerstone
How to pull a perfect espresso shot
A repeatable routine for balanced espresso: 18 in, 36 out, 25–30 seconds, fresh beans, level tamp. Plus how to read the shot and fix it when it's off.
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All topics → N° 01 Milk & drinks Steaming, latte art, drink builds. N° 02 Cleaning & maintenance Backflushing, descaling, group head care. N° 03 Troubleshooting Sour shots, channeling, leaks, quirks. N° 04 Equipment guides Machines, grinders, scales, tampers. N° 05 Beans & roasts Choosing, storing, roast levels, freshness.