Many people I speak to and serve still buy coffee for their home coffee brewing from the supermarket. If this decision was made purely for financial reasons then, ok, we get it. Times can be tough so some things need to be within the budget. However, if this decision has been made simpy because we are unaware of the possibilities of Specialty Coffee and what it brings to our daily brewing rituals; I think this is a travesty and this is a conversation we need to have.

There are many variables that can affect how coffee extracts and how it behaves over time. Once you have adjusted your dose, grind setting and recipe on your machine, that doesn’t mean it’s a set and forget scenario. There is a lot of fine tuning that goes into creating good coffee consistently and that is true for the home as well; not just cafe’s.

Making espresso at home can be daunting; especially if you have no experience using the equipment or understanding around the processes. Hopefully this series will help improve your espresso extractions and comprehension around why barista’s do what they do and how to make your home coffee, taste better.