Extract Everything 001: Getting An Even Espresso Extraction | The Most Important Espresso Lesson

If you're not getting an even extraction, your espresso isn't going to be as delicious as it could be. Here's why.

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[skylerkelley]

This was such a great lesson. I’m the barista that focuses more on the recipe. Thanks so much for this helpful advice!

[brewbudsclub]

Stupid water, not caring that I'm trying to make delicious espresso :'(

[gregpanikian]

The information in your videos is always right on the money. I'm so glad you focused on this piece of the puzzle. There's far too many videos that focus on milk texturing and then show off their latte art (and have the nerve to call it 'training'). Poor extraction = poor espresso = poor coffee. Build a good foundation... Then build your house. Good job mate. Keep it going.

[rntz]

Amen! Preach! I've watched this over and over again and it's simply the best presentation of this info out there... I use it in my trainings so I can rest my voice. There would be so much more great espresso out there if every barista would take this in and digest it fully, and live it.

[Timmymtd]

Easy to understand and well produced. Thanks

[BamPlan]

Dude! So informative, clear, and (most importantly) succinct. Awesome stuff - can't wait for the next ones.

[scd]

This is a great video. It's a difficult thing to explain. Whenever I talk about coffee, people give me blank stares LOL. The illustrations are brilliantly simple and simply brilliant. :)

[ReezyResells]

"Water doesn't care that you're trying to make delicious espresso" 😂💯

[NegativeFeedback]

This was great, excited for the rest of the series

[JmanEspresso]

Id also add in, if we're talking about making espresso at home, . especially if you're new..

If you're having trouble getting even extractions, or you have a lower end or even mid level grinder that gives a lot of clumps and doesnt allow you to easily dose into the portafilter evenly...

Check out the WDT method. Search google for "WDT, HomeBarista". VERY VERY simple straightforward technique that a home user can basically rely on forever if they wish. It just plain works.

Obviously its not a technique you'd want to use in a professional setting. You want to develop good technique. At home though, the point is tasty coffee.

P.S.- Dude this the best channel ive found in recent times. Keep up the awesome content!

[klutchenspeed]

Love that graphic of your sketches at the cool logo thing. I want a tee with that on it!

[goncaloveiga]

Great video and visual explanation! Thank you!

[nickmcpherson]

Great diagrams! Super helpful for understanding extraction

[JavaJakesRoastery]

U made a good point at the end that scales and time can be misleading

[homtherobot]

Awesome video dude, definitely going to be showing it to some new hires! I'm stoked for this new series. You're the man Chris!

[AzizIzgin]

So good at letting us know in an easy way of why and how it is domes🙏🏻👌🏻
Like a pro. Thanks
Am trying now with my first prosumer machine to learn how to do it right. You are so right that I can make an uneven puck look even. I played around yesterday with the grinder to go very fine but in the end it was clumping and i knew that I had gone too far...
Now it is a bit better when I went coarser... same ratio and same time, tamping a bit better. So far I don’t have a proper scale and I don’t have a wdt tool yet. If you have recommendations regarding scale you are welcome. For me, auto tare and auto timer is a good thing ... don’t know if I then have a lot of options?

[bushraboshe]

I like your ways to explain, you make it easy, keep going💪☕❤✨

[ediblefx]

Great video! I also have a tendency to tamp off-kilter on the puck and not horizontal and I've heard that leads to uneven extraction too.

[aliphyarausyanfikr]

hmm, that's why some barista said "much difficult brewing using naked portafilter"? because it will show the uneven extraction?

[eduramos]

Senyor Baca, what's up! Eddie here. I work with Senyor Sean. Just want to say I really dig your you tube channel. As a coffee educator, I wanted to ask if I can share your video on tamping tutorial with my fellow Baristas!? I completely agree with your simplicity and I think t that the peeps behind bar could enjoy your tips too! Let me know either way. Peace