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Espresso tastes sour
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Espresso feel thin
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Espresso extracts quickly
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Espresso has no crema
Coarser grind setting (large particles)
• Shorter extraction time
• Reduced body
• Enhanced clarity
• Recommended when…
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Espresso tastes bitter
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Espresso feels muddy
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Espresso extracts slowly
For recommendations regarding espresso grinders, see “Recommended Tools &
Accessories” on page 8.
Dose Weight
Dose weight refers to the amount of ground coffee used for a single serving of
espresso. When considered alongside the beverage yield, dose weight is part of
the brew ratio, which correlates with the perceived strength of the espresso and
influences the extraction process. Slayer recommends using a scale to measure
19-21 grams of ground coffee per espresso serving. Begin with 20 grams, then
adjust dose weight as necessary, noting these rules:
Heavier dose
• Increased flavor intensity
• Longer extraction time
• Recommended when…
‣
Espresso tastes sour
‣
Espresso feels thin
‣
Espresso extracts quickly
‣
Espresso has no crema
Lighter dose
• Decreased flavor intensity
• Shorter extraction time
• Recommended when…
‣
Espresso tastes bitter
‣
Espresso feels muddy
‣
Espresso extracts slowly
For recommendations regarding scales, see “Recommended Tools & Accessories”
on page 8.
Bed Depth
With most espresso machines, firmly tamping ground coffee is essential to
forming a puck through which water will evenly flow. Due to its slower
introduction of water, Slayer changes the importance of tamping: instead of
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