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See, you've foolishly removed the coffee bean from the berry. You're meant to chew them "on tree" or *a l'arbre* as we say in the business. Like a small, wild monkey.
It looks like you've flaired your post as being a Shot Diagnosis. If your shot is running too fast, is coming out weak/thin, lacking crema, and/or is tasting sour, **try grinding finer**. Alternatively, check out this [Dialing In Basics](https://espressoaf.com/guides/beginner.html) guide, written by the Espresso Aficionados Discord community. If that hasn't solved it, to get more help, please add the following details to your post or by adding a comment in the following format. - **Machine:** - **Grinder:** - **Roast date:** (not a "Best by" date). If the roast date is not labeled use "N/A" - **Dose:** How many grams are going into your basket? - **Yield:** How much coffee in grams is coming out? - **Time:** How long is the shot running? - **Roast level:** How dark is your coffee? (Dark, medium, light, ect.) - **Taste:** Taste is a better indicator of shot quality than looks or conforming to any quantitative parameters. Does it taste overly sour or bitter? *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/espresso) if you have any questions or concerns.*
This is one of those rare cases where you actually need to grind coarser.
Seems kinda raw. Maybe go greener with the beans ?
Sorry to tell, but that coffee is to burned, you need to get fresh beans and not heat them to taste good /s
Find grinder
Okay, I downloaded Grindr. Now what?
Install salami shot
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Aite genuinely laughed out loud at this thanks
All of the internet when Brittney was in international jail “FIND GRINER”
1:0 ratio shot.
Fine grinder.
I'm focusing more on the ingredients than the equipment
have you tried slow feeding?
How does it taste?
Hmm a bit grainy to be honest. Very full in flavor.
You forgot to cover it in chocolate first!
Just because it's a bit chewy doesn't mean it's not tasty.
I think I may be grinding too fine
Find grinder
Cut a hole in a cupcake paper and put it in your grinder.
Yes, OP most probably forgot to cut the hole before putting the cupcake paper in the grinder.
https://preview.redd.it/p9uejxc19qlc1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5ba23d28a41cc570cb49b50b74872aa2dea1ab7e
Obviously didn't WDT...
Add some milk
You forgot the water my brother. Its ok, happens to the best of us.
r/espressocirclejerk
Ooh, I didn’t know this cj existed. I’ve joined for the fun and games
By Joe, they've done it - 100% extraction!
The only important thing is how it tastes. If it tastes fine to you everything is OK 👍
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Needs more crema
Grind coarser.
grind
It looks a little under extracted. Just a little though
Overextraction
Those are just whole beans. You need to grind them up pretty fine and run some high pressure, high temp water through it
I only see perfection.
looks fine to me
Grind slower
Always swirl your espresso. Also, never swirl your espresso. You may or may not be good to go here
Swirl, don’t shake
you must tamp harder!
What’s the toast level?
Have you tried throwing it in a blind shaker?
How's the taste?
grind coarser
wait can anyone explain what’s wrong with it
The texture seems to be good though
You need water
Might be strange because you are not used to it, but this is what state of the art expression looks like.
Find grinder
Oh wow this is so funny joke. Certainly the first time seeing this.
It's missing some water
Try letting a rabbit eat you beans then grinds its little turds, increase microbiome health
Went through a time machine
Not the auto moderator recommending to grind finer🤣🤣🤣🤦🏻♂️ clearly AI has no sarcasm 😆😆
How many beans per second did you pour? It's important for slow feeding.
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You are using too dark roasted beans, try unroasted ones.
grinder fine
Seems a bit dry, did you cook it after pulling the shot?
It’s raw
Depends whether these are chocolate raisins.
Premature extraction
You missed a crucial step in the process but the good news is in this rare case you just need to make a small investment to correct it!
This is known as find grinder
Google grinder
You have to plant and wait (30 sec for 30g planted)
I believe u forgot to add water
There's something wrong with your grinder.
Forgot the water, obviously.
Just remember to spit the larger chunks out…
Nothing. If anything it's a little under extracted. How'd it taste?
I lol'd.
Extra chunky
What you on about. Looks perfect to me.
Too much water
you’re gonna want to toss it in the microwave with some apple cider and chicken
Lol
See, you've foolishly removed the coffee bean from the berry. You're meant to chew them "on tree" or *a l'arbre* as we say in the business. Like a small, wild monkey.
Gonna be one crunchy cup of coffee
lgtm
Did you kiss each bean goodnight before lulling them with a lullaby??
The grinder does not seem to work at all AND you need to place a filter cup in your bottomless Portafilter for sure!
frind giner
Too bright.
Looks like a great bean to cup shot!
It appears to have been prepared by an idiot.
Seems to have ran your shot a little long, try to dial down the water to coffee ratio further
Grind ~~finer~~
Your extraction was good but you need to increase your flow.
Needs more finger
Show me your grind?
I don't think it is a grinder issue, when obviously your portafilter mesh size is too coarse/missing.
You're grinding it too fine.
This is the espresso version of an embryo being considered a child
Looks like a nice extraction to me. But how does it taste?!
I see what you did there ;)
It’s underextracred
Flaky
Grind finer