How to Fix Espresso Extractions: Timing, Taste & More

How to Fix Espresso Extractions: Timing, Taste & More

Have you ever wondered, "Why is my espresso shot running too fast or too slow? Why does my espresso taste sour or bitter? Why am I not getting any crema? Why am I getting channeling?" This video covers some common espresso issues and how to fix them.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:59 Shots Too Fast/Slow
4:42 Shots Too Sour/Bitter
8:08 No Crema
10:07 Channeling

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[yektafarid]

This was the best video on coffee making I have ever seen, very organized, informative, and easy to understand.

[MrAizakku]

I wish i could just retire and spend my days as an expert espresso barista making perfect cups of espresso all day ~

[JNI_GAMER]

Honestly, This video is what I needed for a long time ! He explained almost every aspects many people face with their espresso. I appreciate your explanation and the critical information you mentioned in the video 👍🏻

[leumas]

This is the best and most precise explanation of the difference between sour & bitter I’ve yet to come across. That 28 seconds alone (5:18 - 5:46) is worth a significant pay raise from the boss man.

[alambarista]

My love for crafting delicious cups of coffee extends beyond the brew

[LightZone]

Thanks AJ! Whoever is responsible for putting this video together, 👍🏻👍🏻!
I've been making espresso for going on 30 years, and this is the best video explaining the idiosyncrasies of espresso brewing available. Your clear and logical progression through the process should be archived as "Espresso Analysis 101". ☕

[JodouTR]

I've been pulling my own shots for about three years now and only now learned why crema extracts the way it does. Thanks science!

[leelee]

Im completely new at this and have been researching like crazy. By far this is the most articulate, least fussy or wordy or protentious explanation of how to get a good shot. Thank you for this!.

[kaksunshine]

I’ve literally watched so many videos on how to pull a decent shot and this is by far the best and most detailed one I’ve seen. Oh how I wish I would have found this video first to save us a lot of time and effort, but thankfully we are still relatively early on our home espresso journey. Thank you so much for explaining the different problem areas so thoroughly and providing helpful tips on how to troubleshoot each. This video has been so incredibly helpful!

[mohdymi]

This is the best video about how to make a perfect espresso shot, EVER, after trying for a full year to make the perfect one, all failed, but I’m %100 sure, that after applying what this video said, it will be much better, WAAY better :)

[krangdrol]

Well this is a wonderful video for the novice like me.I hesitated for so many year to get an espresso machine and now I’m learning of the many tools and techniques.

[fonykid]

This is a great intro video. Took me about a week of pulling bad shots before I dialed mine in. I was frustrated at first also. Thanks for sharing!

[Ghanshyam]

This video is incredibly important on how to fix espresso extraction shots too fast and slow, sour and bitter, with no crema, or channelling these are useful tips so we can make better espresso thanks.

[Trailjunkie]

My wife and I ventured into the world of better coffee drinking with our espresso machine purchase. We are loving it but unfortunately I haven’t experienced a good shot yet. I’ll pay more attention to this great explanation of bitter vs sour to try and figure it out. What’s weird is we visited a local coffee house yesterday and I ordered an espresso and it was worse tasting than ours at home lol

[CarloFat]

Finally I've found an excellent explanation on how to make a good espresso from the beans to a cup of espresso. Well done!

[stefanpool]

Top tips. AND I would personally add the number one tip: cleaning your gear.

If your coffee taste is getting worse over time then you’re missing out on cleaning your coffee machine and grinder. So:

- clean your grinder regularly
- clean your portafilter
- clean your brewgroup
- use a waterfilter if necessary

[alecbarbeemusic]

These videos are a gold mine for a beginner in espresso. Thank you for making them!

[rolypoly]

I never knew what the bottomless portafilter was used for until I watched this video. I like the way you speak slowly in all your presentations so that the listener can take notes without having to repeat it! You'd make a fine school teacher!

[jpondabuck]

When new to the espresso world, you will go thru a lot of beans to find what works best. Document your weight and grind along with the timing. You will get it the more you do it. Try to stick with a certain bean roast and focus on that before you jump to another. Coffee beans are all different and you will learn that thru that process. Take your time and enjoy it. Its definitely a hobby if you want it to be! Cheers!

[upvip]

Thank you. My favorite part is the crema explanation and how you emphasized that personal preference is important.