Changing the strength and extraction of espresso

Changing Strength
To make your espresso stronger:

• Stop the shot at a smaller output weight
• Grind finer
• Use a larger input weight

To make your espresso weaker:

• Let the shot run to a larger output weight
• Grind coarser
• Use a smaller input weight

Changing Extraction
If your shot is tasting salty or too sour:

• Let the shot run to a larger output weight
• Grind finer
• Use a smaller input weight

If your shot is tasting bitter and dry:

• Stop the shot at a smaller output weight
• Grind coarser
• Use a larger input weight