[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":3287},["ShallowReactive",2],{"docs-list":3},[4,231,477,690,944,1095,1258,1467,1661,1782,1931,2163,2411,2560,2685,2821,3131],{"id":5,"title":6,"body":7,"description":223,"extension":224,"meta":225,"navigation":226,"path":227,"seo":228,"stem":229,"__hash__":230},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fbackflushing.md","Backflushing Your Machine",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":215},"minimark",[10,14,29,34,37,60,66,70,77,97,118,122,129,192,196,199,209],[11,12,6],"h1",{"id":13},"backflushing-your-machine",[15,16,17,18,22,23,28],"p",{},"Backflushing forces water — and optionally detergent — ",[19,20,21],"strong",{},"back"," through the group head and the three-way solenoid valve, then out through the valve's drain. This clears coffee oils and fine residue from places you can never reach by wiping. It is a core part of routine ",[24,25,27],"a",{"href":26},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fmaintenance-descaling","maintenance",".",[30,31,33],"h2",{"id":32},"backflushing-is-not-descaling","Backflushing is not descaling",[15,35,36],{},"These two jobs are constantly confused:",[38,39,40,51],"ul",{},[41,42,43,46,47,50],"li",{},[19,44,45],{},"Backflushing"," removes ",[19,48,49],{},"coffee oils"," from the group head and solenoid valve.",[41,52,53,46,56,59],{},[19,54,55],{},"Descaling",[19,57,58],{},"mineral scale"," from the boiler.",[15,61,62,63,28],{},"You need both, on different schedules, and neither replaces the other. Backflushing does nothing for scale; see ",[24,64,65],{"href":26},"descaling",[30,67,69],{"id":68},"which-machines-can-be-backflushed","Which machines can be backflushed",[15,71,72,73,76],{},"Detergent backflushing only works on machines with a ",[19,74,75],{},"three-way solenoid valve",", which releases group pressure back through a drain:",[38,78,79,85,91],{},[41,80,81],{},[24,82,84],{"href":83},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolo-machine","Solo",[41,86,87],{},[24,88,90],{"href":89},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fflux-machine","Flux",[41,92,93],{},[24,94,96],{"href":95},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fduo-machine","Duo",[15,98,99,102,103,107,108,112,113,117],{},[19,100,101],{},"Do not detergent-backflush"," the ",[24,104,106],{"href":105},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fpico-machine","Pico"," (no solenoid) or the ",[24,109,111],{"href":110},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Flever-machine","Lever"," (manual group). On those, detergent has nowhere to drain and can be forced back into the pump or boiler. A plain water rinse of the group and basket is the correct routine for them. Check ",[24,114,116],{"href":115},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fcompatibility","compatibility"," if you are unsure what your machine has.",[30,119,121],{"id":120},"detergent-backflush-weekly","Detergent backflush (weekly)",[15,123,124,125,128],{},"You need a ",[19,126,127],{},"blind (unperforated) basket",". 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You will see dirty, soapy water appear in the drip tray.",[41,173,174,177],{},[19,175,176],{},"Repeat the on\u002Foff cycle 5-8 times,"," roughly 10 seconds on and a moment off each time, until the water in the tray runs clear with clean foam.",[41,179,180,181,184,185,188],{},"Remove the portafilter, take out the blind basket, and ",[19,182,183],{},"rinse it thoroughly"," to remove all detergent. Reinsert the empty blind basket and run ",[19,186,187],{},"5 more on\u002Foff cycles with clean water and no detergent"," to flush every trace of cleaner out — residue tastes bad and is not safe to leave.",[41,190,191],{},"Wipe the group head and shower screen with a clean cloth, then reinstall the normal basket and pull a throwaway shot.",[30,193,195],{"id":194},"water-only-backflush","Water-only backflush",[15,197,198],{},"A plain-water rinse — same blind basket, no detergent — can be done far more often, even daily, to keep the screen and valve clear between detergent cleans. Just run several 10-second on\u002Foff cycles with clean water.",[200,201,202],"blockquote",{},[15,203,204,205,208],{},"Note: BrewCraft Cleaning Tablets are currently ",[19,206,207],{},"out of stock",". In the meantime, keep up with water-only backflushing, or use a compatible backflush detergent at the dose above.",[15,210,211,212,28],{},"Pair this with the wider care routine in ",[24,213,214],{"href":26},"maintenance and descaling",{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":218},"",2,[219,220,221,222],{"id":32,"depth":217,"text":33},{"id":68,"depth":217,"text":69},{"id":120,"depth":217,"text":121},{"id":194,"depth":217,"text":195},"A step-by-step guide to backflushing a BrewCraft machine with a three-way solenoid valve to clear coffee oils from the group head.","md",{},true,"\u002Fdocs\u002Fbackflushing",{"title":6,"description":223},"docs\u002Fbackflushing","F9-wCdCVbQbc1KfW-UylygXCIBMeWLEQcPVZTPFvkMU",{"id":232,"title":233,"body":234,"description":471,"extension":224,"meta":472,"navigation":226,"path":473,"seo":474,"stem":475,"__hash__":476},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fbuying-guide-machines.md","Buying Guide: Espresso Machines",{"type":8,"value":235,"toc":466},[236,239,251,255,308,312,427,431,454],[11,237,233],{"id":238},"buying-guide-espresso-machines",[15,240,241,242,245,246,250],{},"The right machine depends less on price alone and more on ",[19,243,244],{},"how much milk you steam"," and how much control you want. Read ",[24,247,249],{"href":248},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fmachine-types","machine types"," first for the architecture behind each pick, then match your habits below.",[30,252,254],{"id":253},"match-the-machine-to-how-you-drink","Match the machine to how you drink",[38,256,257,268,278,288,298],{},[41,258,259,262,263,267],{},[19,260,261],{},"First machine, tight budget"," → ",[19,264,265],{},[24,266,106],{"href":105}," ($249). Single-thermoblock, pressurized baskets, ultra-compact. Forgiving and cheap; brew-then-steam if you occasionally want a cappuccino.",[41,269,270,262,273,277],{},[19,271,272],{},"One person, precise shots, occasional milk",[19,274,275],{},[24,276,84],{"href":83}," ($349). Single boiler with PID for stable brew temperature and a real 58mm basket. Wait 60-90s between brewing and steaming.",[41,279,280,262,283,287],{},[19,281,282],{},"Milk drinks for a household, no dual-boiler budget",[19,284,285],{},[24,286,90],{"href":89}," ($549). Heat exchanger brews and steams at once with strong steam. Pull a 2-4s cooling flush after idle; brew temp is a touch less precise.",[41,289,290,262,293,297],{},[19,291,292],{},"Frequent, back-to-back milk drinks with best temp control",[19,294,295],{},[24,296,96],{"href":95}," ($649). Dual PID boilers: simultaneous brew and steam, adjustable brew temperature, no cooling flush.",[41,299,300,262,303,307],{},[19,301,302],{},"Enthusiast who enjoys the ritual",[19,304,305],{},[24,306,111],{"href":110}," ($799). Manual spring lever with natural pre-infusion and a declining pressure profile. 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It sets the particle size and consistency that every other variable depends on, so if your budget is split, don't starve the grinder. Read ",[24,493,495],{"href":494},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fgrinder-burrs","grinder burrs"," for the theory behind these picks.",[30,498,500],{"id":499},"match-the-grinder-to-your-needs","Match the grinder to your needs",[38,502,503,515,527,539],{},[41,504,505,262,508,514],{},[19,506,507],{},"Budget, travel, or no power",[19,509,510],{},[24,511,513],{"href":512},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fhand-grinder","Hand Grinder"," ($89). Manual 38mm conical, stepless, single-dose. Expect ~30-45s of cranking per dose. Compact and quiet.",[41,516,517,262,520,526],{},[19,518,519],{},"Best-value electric, forgiving, works with any machine",[19,521,522],{},[24,523,525],{"href":524},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fcompact-grinder","Compact"," ($219). Electric 40mm conical, 40 stepped settings, 150g hopper. The cheapest electric and the easiest to live with; the sweet spot can occasionally fall between two steps.",[41,528,529,262,532,538],{},[19,530,531],{},"Flat-burr clarity plus single-dosing at mid price",[19,533,534],{},[24,535,537],{"href":536},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fvortex-grinder","Vortex"," ($349). Electric 64mm flat, stepless, near-zero retention. A cleaner, more articulate cup than conical.",[41,540,541,262,544,550],{},[19,542,543],{},"Flagship clarity and finest adjustment",[19,545,546],{},[24,547,549],{"href":548},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fprecision-grinder","Precision"," ($429). Electric 83mm flat, stepless high-resolution, single-dose. Maximum clarity — and the least forgiving, so it rewards good technique.",[30,552,311],{"id":310},[313,554,555,571],{},[316,556,557],{},[319,558,559,561,564,567,569],{},[322,560,324],{},[322,562,563],{},"Burr",[322,565,566],{},"Adjustment",[322,568,330],{},[322,570,336],{},[338,572,573,592,610,626],{},[319,574,575,580,583,586,589],{},[343,576,577],{},[24,578,579],{"href":512},"Hand",[343,581,582],{},"38mm conical",[343,584,585],{},"Stepless",[343,587,588],{},"$89",[343,590,591],{},"Budget, travel, no power",[319,593,594,598,601,604,607],{},[343,595,596],{},[24,597,525],{"href":524},[343,599,600],{},"40mm conical",[343,602,603],{},"40 stepped",[343,605,606],{},"$219",[343,608,609],{},"Best-value forgiving electric",[319,611,612,616,619,621,623],{},[343,613,614],{},[24,615,537],{"href":536},[343,617,618],{},"64mm flat",[343,620,585],{},[343,622,370],{},[343,624,625],{},"Flat-burr clarity, single-dose",[319,627,628,632,635,637,640],{},[343,629,630],{},[24,631,549],{"href":548},[343,633,634],{},"83mm flat",[343,636,585],{},[343,638,639],{},"$429",[343,641,642],{},"Flagship clarity, finest control",[30,644,646],{"id":645},"pairing-advice","Pairing advice",[38,648,649,660,666],{},[41,650,651,654,655,449,657,659],{},[19,652,653],{},"Pair flat-burr grinders with temp-stable machines."," The clarity of the ",[24,656,537],{"href":536},[24,658,549],{"href":548}," exposes every inconsistency, so they shine on a PID single boiler or dual boiler where brew temperature is steady.",[41,661,662,665],{},[19,663,664],{},"Conical grinders are more forgiving"," and a natural match for a first setup or milk-focused drinks.",[41,667,668],{},"Stepless adjustment helps most on espresso, especially with flat burrs where small moves matter.",[15,670,671,672,674,675,678],{},"Check ",[24,673,116],{"href":115}," for basket and dosing-cup fit, then work through ",[24,676,677],{"href":464},"dialing in"," for each new coffee.",{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":680},[681,682,683],{"id":499,"depth":217,"text":500},{"id":310,"depth":217,"text":311},{"id":645,"depth":217,"text":646},"How to choose among the BrewCraft Hand, Compact, Vortex, and Precision grinders by budget and the cup you want.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fbuying-guide-grinders",{"title":479,"description":684},"docs\u002Fbuying-guide-grinders","MBcf_XnKe8x9jf7zmgnMtyI4Kxd-37LExagX0yCSBy8",{"id":691,"title":692,"body":693,"description":938,"extension":224,"meta":939,"navigation":226,"path":940,"seo":941,"stem":942,"__hash__":943},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fcompatibility.md","Compatibility Guide",{"type":8,"value":694,"toc":931},[695,698,705,709,812,816,847,860,864,878,882,899,903],[11,696,692],{"id":697},"compatibility-guide",[15,699,700,701,704],{},"Every BrewCraft machine uses a ",[19,702,703],{},"58mm portafilter",", so tampers, baskets, screens, and portafilters are interchangeable across the range by size. The differences come down to which grinder makes sense and which accessories a machine's design supports.",[30,706,708],{"id":707},"machine-matrix","Machine matrix",[313,710,711,724],{},[316,712,713],{},[319,714,715,718,721],{},[322,716,717],{},"Machine",[322,719,720],{},"Recommended grinders",[322,722,723],{},"Notable accessories",[338,725,726,743,767,783,798],{},[319,727,728,733,740],{},[343,729,730,732],{},[24,731,106],{"href":105}," $249",[343,734,735,737,738],{},[24,736,579],{"href":512},", ",[24,739,525],{"href":524},[343,741,742],{},"Ships pressurized baskets; no non-pressurized upgrade",[319,744,745,750,756],{},[343,746,747,749],{},[24,748,84],{"href":83}," $349",[343,751,752,737,754],{},[24,753,525],{"href":524},[24,755,537],{"href":536},[343,757,758,737,761,737,764],{},[24,759,760],{"href":452},"Precision Basket",[24,762,763],{"href":447},"Bottomless Portafilter",[24,765,766],{"href":147},"Cleaning Tablets",[319,768,769,774,780],{},[343,770,771,773],{},[24,772,90],{"href":89}," $549",[343,775,776,737,778],{},[24,777,537],{"href":536},[24,779,549],{"href":548},[343,781,782],{},"Precision Basket, Bottomless Portafilter, Cleaning Tablets",[319,784,785,790,796],{},[343,786,787,789],{},[24,788,96],{"href":95}," $649",[343,791,792,737,794],{},[24,793,549],{"href":548},[24,795,537],{"href":536},[343,797,782],{},[319,799,800,805,809],{},[343,801,802,804],{},[24,803,111],{"href":110}," $799",[343,806,807],{},[24,808,549],{"href":548},[343,810,811],{},"Precision Basket, Bottomless Portafilter",[30,813,815],{"id":814},"grinder-rules","Grinder rules",[38,817,818,826,840],{},[41,819,820,821,825],{},"The ",[19,822,823],{},[24,824,525],{"href":524}," electric conical works with every machine and is the safe default.",[41,827,820,828,832,833,836,837,28],{},[19,829,830],{},[24,831,549],{"href":548}," flat 83mm flagship is best on the ",[19,834,835],{},"Duo, Flux, and Lever",", where the fine grind control is worth it. It is overkill for the ",[19,838,839],{},"Pico and Solo",[41,841,820,842,846],{},[19,843,844],{},[24,845,579],{"href":512}," is a low-cost entry match for the Pico.",[15,848,849,850,854,855,859],{},"See the ",[24,851,853],{"href":852},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fbuying-guide-grinders","grinder buying guide"," and ",[24,856,858],{"href":857},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fbuying-guide-machines","machine buying guide"," for the reasoning.",[30,861,863],{"id":862},"baskets-and-portafilters","Baskets and portafilters",[15,865,820,866,854,868,870,871,874,875,877],{},[24,867,760],{"href":452},[24,869,763],{"href":447}," fit the ",[19,872,873],{},"non-pressurized 58mm machines: Solo, Flux, Duo, and Lever",". The ",[19,876,106],{}," ships pressurized baskets and is not intended for non-pressurized upgrades.",[30,879,881],{"id":880},"backflushing-and-cleaning","Backflushing and cleaning",[15,883,884,885,874,888,890,891,894,895,28],{},"Only machines with a three-way solenoid valve can be backflushed: the ",[19,886,887],{},"Solo, Flux, and Duo",[24,889,766],{"href":147}," are for those machines. The ",[19,892,893],{},"Pico and Lever"," are not backflushable. See ",[24,896,898],{"href":897},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fbackflushing","backflushing",[30,900,902],{"id":901},"works-with-anything","Works with anything",[15,904,820,905,737,909,737,913,737,917,737,921,925,926,930],{},[24,906,908],{"href":907},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fwdt-tool","WDT Tool",[24,910,912],{"href":911},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fknock-box","Knock Box",[24,914,916],{"href":915},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fpuck-screen","Puck Screen",[24,918,920],{"href":919},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Ftamper-58mm","58mm Tamper",[24,922,924],{"href":923},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fbrew-scale","Brew Scale",", and ",[24,927,929],{"href":928},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fwater-test-kit","Water Hardness Test Kit"," are compatible with every setup.",{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":932},[933,934,935,936,937],{"id":707,"depth":217,"text":708},{"id":814,"depth":217,"text":815},{"id":862,"depth":217,"text":863},{"id":880,"depth":217,"text":881},{"id":901,"depth":217,"text":902},"Which BrewCraft grinders and accessories pair with each espresso machine.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fcompatibility",{"title":692,"description":938},"docs\u002Fcompatibility","5qMiy_-ny6JToq1NOnn7TPxEc-tbBZ6LWTjBQ4qZj7s",{"id":945,"title":946,"body":947,"description":1089,"extension":224,"meta":1090,"navigation":226,"path":1091,"seo":1092,"stem":1093,"__hash__":1094},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fdialing-in.md","Dialing In",{"type":8,"value":948,"toc":1084},[949,952,975,979,1057,1061,1068,1072],[11,950,946],{"id":951},"dialing-in",[15,953,954,955,958,959,962,963,966,967,970,971,28],{},"Dialing in is the process of tuning your grind so a specific coffee tastes its best. Espresso comes down to three numbers: ",[19,956,957],{},"dose"," (dry grounds in), ",[19,960,961],{},"yield"," (liquid espresso out), and ",[19,964,965],{},"time"," (how long the shot runs). You fix the first two and adjust grind until the third lands and the taste balances. The golden rule: ",[19,968,969],{},"change only one variable at a time",", and while dialing that variable is almost always grind size. For the why behind these numbers, read ",[24,972,974],{"href":973},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fespresso-fundamentals","espresso fundamentals",[30,976,978],{"id":977},"the-numbered-process","The numbered process",[130,980,981,990,1003,1013,1027,1041,1051],{},[41,982,983,986,987,989],{},[19,984,985],{},"Set your DOSE and leave it fixed."," Weigh your dry grounds — about 18g in an 18g basket. Whatever you pick, keep it identical for every shot while dialing. Changing dose mid-session moves the target and hides the effect of your grind changes. Use the ",[24,988,924],{"href":923}," for a repeatable dose.",[41,991,992,995,996,999,1000,1002],{},[19,993,994],{},"Set your target YIELD by ratio."," Start at the standard ",[19,997,998],{},"1:2"," — 18g in gives 36g out. Put your cup on the ",[24,1001,924],{"href":923}," and weigh the liquid espresso, not the cup, not the crema volume. Yield is measured by mass, in grams.",[41,1004,1005,1008,1009,1012],{},[19,1006,1007],{},"Pull a shot and TIME it."," Start the timer the moment the pump starts and stop when you hit 36g. Target roughly ",[19,1010,1011],{},"25-30 seconds"," to reach your yield.",[41,1014,1015,1018,1019,1022,1023,1026],{},[19,1016,1017],{},"Taste the shot and read the time together."," Too fast (under ~20s) usually tastes sour, thin, and weak — the water rushed through and under-extracted, so grind ",[19,1020,1021],{},"finer"," to add resistance. Too slow (over ~35s) usually tastes bitter, harsh, and dry — the water dragged and over-extracted, so grind ",[19,1024,1025],{},"coarser"," to speed it up.",[41,1028,1029,1032,1033,854,1035,1037,1038,1040],{},[19,1030,1031],{},"Change ONLY the grind between shots."," Move one small step at a time. Grinders overshoot easily, so resist big jumps. Stepless grinders like the ",[24,1034,537],{"href":536},[24,1036,549],{"href":548}," let you nudge grind in tiny amounts, ideal for espresso; the stepped ",[24,1039,525],{"href":524}," moves in fixed clicks, so if one click runs too fast and the next too slow, split the difference with a small dose or ratio tweak. After each change, run a little coffee through to purge old grounds so you taste the new setting.",[41,1042,1043,1046,1047,1050],{},[19,1044,1045],{},"Re-pull and repeat."," Keep looping steps 3-5 until the shot both lands near 25-30s ",[19,1048,1049],{},"and"," tastes balanced — neither sour nor bitter. Time alone is not the goal; taste is the judge, and time is your guide toward it.",[41,1052,1053,1056],{},[19,1054,1055],{},"Confirm you are dialed in."," You are done when you can repeat the same shot three times in a row with consistent time, yield, and taste. Write the setting down.",[30,1058,1060],{"id":1059},"fresh-beans-matter","Fresh beans matter",[15,1062,1063,1064,1067],{},"Every bean, roast, and even bag behaves differently, so a setting that worked last week may need adjusting today. Coffee is at its best roughly 5 to 21 days after roast. Very fresh beans (under ~4 days) can gush and channel from excess CO2. ",[19,1065,1066],{},"A new bag always needs re-dialing"," — start from your last known setting and re-run the loop.",[30,1069,1071],{"id":1070},"when-taste-and-time-disagree","When taste and time disagree",[15,1073,1074,1075,854,1079,1083],{},"If a shot is somehow both sour and bitter, or the time is right but it still tastes wrong, the problem is usually puck prep, not grind — head to ",[24,1076,1078],{"href":1077},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fpuck-prep","puck prep",[24,1080,1082],{"href":1081},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Ftroubleshooting","troubleshooting"," before chasing the grinder further.",{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":1085},[1086,1087,1088],{"id":977,"depth":217,"text":978},{"id":1059,"depth":217,"text":1060},{"id":1070,"depth":217,"text":1071},"A step-by-step method for finding the right grind setting for any coffee using taste and shot time.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fdialing-in",{"title":946,"description":1089},"docs\u002Fdialing-in","yq40quaCNwCTbLtTjIvqTJAEAH6_onvwtv7SFtEHb94",{"id":1096,"title":1097,"body":1098,"description":1252,"extension":224,"meta":1253,"navigation":226,"path":1254,"seo":1255,"stem":1256,"__hash__":1257},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fespresso-fundamentals.md","Espresso Fundamentals",{"type":8,"value":1099,"toc":1246},[1100,1103,1106,1110,1116,1122,1128,1132,1138,1197,1201,1204,1224,1227,1231,1238],[11,1101,1097],{"id":1102},"espresso-fundamentals",[15,1104,1105],{},"Great espresso is repeatable espresso, and repeatability comes from measuring three things: how much dry coffee you put in, how much liquid espresso you pull out, and how long it takes. Master these and you can control flavor deliberately instead of by luck.",[30,1107,1109],{"id":1108},"the-three-core-numbers","The three core numbers",[15,1111,1112,1115],{},[19,1113,1114],{},"Dose"," is the weight of dry grounds in the basket. For a standard double, most coffees land between 18g and 21g. The dose is set by your basket and your grinder, and you weigh it before pulling.",[15,1117,1118,1121],{},[19,1119,1120],{},"Yield"," is the weight of liquid espresso in the cup. Always weigh yield rather than eyeballing volume — crema is foam, and it makes volume an unreliable measure. Two shots that look identical in the cup can differ by several grams of actual liquid.",[15,1123,1124,1127],{},[19,1125,1126],{},"Brew time"," is measured from the moment the pump starts. A typical double runs 25-30 seconds, with roughly 20-40 seconds being an acceptable window depending on the coffee and roast.",[30,1129,1131],{"id":1130},"brew-ratio-ties-them-together","Brew ratio ties them together",[15,1133,1134,1135,1137],{},"Brew ratio is yield divided by dose, written as dose:yield. The standard starting point is ",[19,1136,998],{}," — 18g in produces 36g out. This is the recipe you should reach for with any new coffee before adjusting to taste.",[313,1139,1140,1153],{},[316,1141,1142],{},[319,1143,1144,1147,1150],{},[322,1145,1146],{},"Term",[322,1148,1149],{},"What it is",[322,1151,1152],{},"Typical value",[338,1154,1155,1165,1175,1186],{},[319,1156,1157,1159,1162],{},[343,1158,1114],{},[343,1160,1161],{},"Dry grounds in the basket",[343,1163,1164],{},"18-21g",[319,1166,1167,1169,1172],{},[343,1168,1120],{},[343,1170,1171],{},"Liquid espresso out (weighed)",[343,1173,1174],{},"~36g for an 18g dose",[319,1176,1177,1180,1183],{},[343,1178,1179],{},"Ratio",[343,1181,1182],{},"Yield : dose",[343,1184,1185],{},"1:2 to start",[319,1187,1188,1191,1194],{},[343,1189,1190],{},"Time",[343,1192,1193],{},"From pump start",[343,1195,1196],{},"25-30s",[30,1198,1200],{"id":1199},"under-vs-over-extraction","Under- vs over-extraction",[15,1202,1203],{},"Flavor tells you what the water pulled from the grounds.",[38,1205,1206,1212,1218],{},[41,1207,1208,1211],{},[19,1209,1210],{},"Under-extraction"," tastes sour, sharp, and thin. The water moved through too fast and left the sweeter, heavier compounds behind.",[41,1213,1214,1217],{},[19,1215,1216],{},"Over-extraction"," tastes bitter, dry, and harsh. The water pulled too much, including the astringent late compounds.",[41,1219,1220,1223],{},[19,1221,1222],{},"Balanced"," sits in between: sweet, with pleasant acidity and body.",[15,1225,1226],{},"Grind size is the main lever you pull to move between these. Finer grind slows the water and raises extraction; coarser grind speeds it up and lowers extraction. Dose and ratio matter too, but you change grind first.",[30,1228,1230],{"id":1229},"weighing-is-foundational","Weighing is foundational",[15,1232,1233,1234,1237],{},"None of this works without a scale. A good espresso ",[24,1235,1236],{"href":923},"brew scale"," lets you set dose precisely and stop the shot at your target yield, turning guesswork into a recipe you can repeat every morning.",[15,1239,1240,1241,1243,1244,28],{},"Once you understand these numbers, the practical process of finding the right grind for a given coffee is covered in ",[24,1242,677],{"href":464},". If a shot goes wrong, see ",[24,1245,1082],{"href":1081},{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":1247},[1248,1249,1250,1251],{"id":1108,"depth":217,"text":1109},{"id":1130,"depth":217,"text":1131},{"id":1199,"depth":217,"text":1200},{"id":1229,"depth":217,"text":1230},"The three numbers that define every espresso shot — dose, yield, and brew time — and how they shape flavor.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fespresso-fundamentals",{"title":1097,"description":1252},"docs\u002Fespresso-fundamentals","1kf8laltfZu9ZNhnKcPSlHzvpIhZQRDH9FJfOGqFQQU",{"id":1259,"title":1260,"body":1261,"description":1461,"extension":224,"meta":1462,"navigation":226,"path":1463,"seo":1464,"stem":1465,"__hash__":1466},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fglossary.md","Espresso Glossary",{"type":8,"value":1262,"toc":1459},[1263,1266,1276,1281,1286,1294,1307,1315,1321,1327,1341,1347,1355,1361,1367,1373,1388,1394,1400,1406,1412,1418,1428,1435,1443,1453],[11,1264,1260],{"id":1265},"espresso-glossary",[15,1267,1268,1269,737,1271,925,1273,1275],{},"A quick reference for the terms used throughout our guides. See ",[24,1270,677],{"href":464},[24,1272,249],{"href":248},[24,1274,495],{"href":494}," for deeper reading.",[15,1277,1278,1280],{},[19,1279,1114],{}," - The mass of dry ground coffee put into the basket, measured in grams. A common single-basket dose is 18g.",[15,1282,1283,1285],{},[19,1284,1120],{}," - The mass of liquid espresso in the cup. Often around twice the dose for a standard shot.",[15,1287,1288,1291,1292,28],{},[19,1289,1290],{},"Brew Ratio"," - Dose to yield, written like 1:2 (18g in, 36g out). It is the main lever for shot strength; see ",[24,1293,677],{"href":464},[15,1295,1296,1299,1300,1302,1303,1306],{},[19,1297,1298],{},"Extraction"," - How much soluble material the water pulls from the grounds. ",[19,1301,1210],{}," tastes sour and thin; ",[19,1304,1305],{},"over-extraction"," tastes bitter and harsh.",[15,1308,1309,1312,1313,28],{},[19,1310,1311],{},"Channeling"," - Water finding a low-resistance path through the puck, causing uneven extraction. Good puck prep prevents it; see ",[24,1314,1078],{"href":1077},[15,1316,1317,1320],{},[19,1318,1319],{},"Crema"," - The reddish-brown foam on top of a shot, formed by emulsified oils and dissolved CO2.",[15,1322,1323,1326],{},[19,1324,1325],{},"Portafilter"," - The handled holder that carries the basket and locks into the group head. All BrewCraft machines use 58mm.",[15,1328,1329,1332,1333,1336,1337,1340],{},[19,1330,1331],{},"Basket"," - The perforated metal cup holding the puck. ",[19,1334,1335],{},"Non-pressurized"," baskets rely on your grind and prep; ",[19,1338,1339],{},"pressurized"," baskets add a valve to force crema and forgive coarse grinds.",[15,1342,1343,1346],{},[19,1344,1345],{},"PID"," - A temperature controller that holds brew water to a tight, stable setpoint.",[15,1348,1349,1352,1353,28],{},[19,1350,1351],{},"Heat Exchanger"," - A boiler design that draws brew water through a tube passing through the steam boiler, allowing brewing and steaming at once. See ",[24,1354,249],{"href":248},[15,1356,1357,1360],{},[19,1358,1359],{},"Dual Boiler"," - Separate boilers for brew and steam, each temperature-controlled independently.",[15,1362,1363,1366],{},[19,1364,1365],{},"Single Boiler"," - One boiler that switches between brew and steam temperatures, so you wait between tasks.",[15,1368,1369,1372],{},[19,1370,1371],{},"Pre-infusion"," - A gentle wetting of the puck at low pressure before full pressure, promoting even saturation.",[15,1374,1375,1377,1378,1381,1382,1385,1386,28],{},[19,1376,563],{}," - The grinding element. ",[19,1379,1380],{},"Flat"," burrs use parallel discs; ",[19,1383,1384],{},"conical"," burrs use a cone in a ring. See ",[24,1387,495],{"href":494},[15,1389,1390,1393],{},[19,1391,1392],{},"Stepless Adjustment"," - Grind setting with continuous, infinitely fine changes rather than fixed clicks.",[15,1395,1396,1399],{},[19,1397,1398],{},"Retention"," - Grounds left inside the grinder between uses; low retention favors single-dosing.",[15,1401,1402,1405],{},[19,1403,1404],{},"Single-dosing"," - Grinding one shot's worth of beans at a time instead of filling a hopper.",[15,1407,1408,1411],{},[19,1409,1410],{},"WDT"," - Weiss Distribution Technique: stirring the grounds with fine needles to break clumps before tamping.",[15,1413,1414,1417],{},[19,1415,1416],{},"Tamping"," - Compressing the dose into a level, firm puck.",[15,1419,1420,1423,1424,28],{},[19,1421,1422],{},"Microfoam"," - Finely textured steamed milk with tiny, glossy bubbles, used for latte art. See ",[24,1425,1427],{"href":1426},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fmilk-steaming","milk steaming",[15,1429,1430,1432,1433,28],{},[19,1431,45],{}," - Cleaning the group by forcing water back through a blind basket, only on three-way-valve machines. See ",[24,1434,898],{"href":897},[15,1436,1437,1439,1440,28],{},[19,1438,55],{}," - Removing mineral scale from internal waterways. See ",[24,1441,1442],{"href":26},"maintenance & descaling",[15,1444,1445,1448,1449,28],{},[19,1446,1447],{},"TDS"," - Total dissolved solids in water, a measure of mineral content that affects taste and scaling. See ",[24,1450,1452],{"href":1451},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fwater-quality","water quality",[15,1454,1455,1458],{},[19,1456,1457],{},"Cooling Flush"," - Running water through a heat exchanger group before brewing to drop overheated water to brew temperature.",{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":1460},[],"Plain definitions of the espresso terms used across the BrewCraft docs.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fglossary",{"title":1260,"description":1461},"docs\u002Fglossary","-uFPyJcJaNNwAwYzHcCylXwjOctq5ibmKc1AhndwfuE",{"id":1468,"title":1469,"body":1470,"description":1655,"extension":224,"meta":1656,"navigation":226,"path":1657,"seo":1658,"stem":1659,"__hash__":1660},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fmachine-types.md","Espresso Machine Types",{"type":8,"value":1471,"toc":1648},[1472,1475,1478,1482,1489,1505,1509,1524,1533,1536,1542,1551,1555,1558,1567,1569,1636],[11,1473,1469],{"id":1474},"espresso-machine-types",[15,1476,1477],{},"The way a machine heats and manages water shapes everything about how it brews and steams. Most pump machines fall into three boiler architectures, with the manual lever standing apart as a mechanical category.",[30,1479,1481],{"id":1480},"single-boiler","Single boiler",[15,1483,1484,1485,1488],{},"One boiler heats water for ",[19,1486,1487],{},"both"," brewing and steaming. Because espresso wants roughly 90-96°C and steam wants ~130°C+, you cannot do both at once: you brew, flip to steam mode, and wait 60-90 seconds for the boiler to climb before frothing milk. It's the cheapest and most compact approach, and perfectly fine if you drink mostly straight espresso and only occasionally steam milk.",[38,1490,1491,1498],{},[41,1492,1493,1497],{},[19,1494,1495],{},[24,1496,106],{"href":105}," — entry single-thermoblock, no PID, pressurized baskets. Brew-then-steam.",[41,1499,1500,1504],{},[19,1501,1502],{},[24,1503,84],{"href":83}," — single boiler with PID for stable brew temperature, 58mm. Brew, then wait 60-90s to steam.",[30,1506,1508],{"id":1507},"heat-exchanger-hx","Heat exchanger (HX)",[15,1510,1511,1512,1515,1516,1519,1520,1523],{},"A single boiler is held at steam temperature, and cool brew water is drawn on demand through a heat-exchanger tube passing ",[19,1513,1514],{},"inside"," that boiler. This lets you brew and steam ",[19,1517,1518],{},"simultaneously"," with strong steam power. The trade-off: brew-water temperature drifts upward as the machine idles, so you pull a short ",[19,1521,1522],{},"cooling flush"," (2-4s) to reset it before the first shot. Brew temperature is less precise than a PID boiler.",[38,1525,1526],{},[41,1527,1528,1532],{},[19,1529,1530],{},[24,1531,90],{"href":89}," — HX design; simultaneous brew and steam, mid price.",[30,1534,402],{"id":1535},"dual-boiler",[15,1537,1538,1539,1541],{},"Two independent boilers, each PID-controlled: one for brew, one for steam. You get simultaneous brew and steam ",[19,1540,1049],{}," precise, adjustable brew temperature with no cooling flush. It's the most capable and most expensive pump architecture.",[38,1543,1544],{},[41,1545,1546,1550],{},[19,1547,1548],{},[24,1549,96],{"href":95}," — dual PID boilers, adjustable brew temp.",[30,1552,1554],{"id":1553},"lever-mechanical","Lever (mechanical)",[15,1556,1557],{},"A separate category. A manual spring lever generates pressure — no electric pump. Pulling the lever compresses a spring that delivers natural pre-infusion followed by a declining pressure profile. Steam-capable and deeply hands-on.",[38,1559,1560],{},[41,1561,1562,1566],{},[19,1563,1564],{},[24,1565,111],{"href":110}," — spring-lever machine for the enthusiast.",[30,1568,311],{"id":310},[313,1570,1571,1586],{},[316,1572,1573],{},[319,1574,1575,1577,1580,1583],{},[322,1576,327],{},[322,1578,1579],{},"Simultaneous brew + steam?",[322,1581,1582],{},"Brew temp precision",[322,1584,1585],{},"Price tier",[338,1587,1588,1601,1613,1625],{},[319,1589,1590,1592,1595,1598],{},[343,1591,1481],{},[343,1593,1594],{},"No (mode switch, 60-90s)",[343,1596,1597],{},"Low-Mid (PID on Solo)",[343,1599,1600],{},"$",[319,1602,1603,1605,1607,1610],{},[343,1604,384],{},[343,1606,390],{},[343,1608,1609],{},"Mid (needs cooling flush)",[343,1611,1612],{},"$$",[319,1614,1615,1617,1619,1622],{},[343,1616,402],{},[343,1618,390],{},[343,1620,1621],{},"High (adjustable)",[343,1623,1624],{},"$$$",[319,1626,1627,1629,1631,1634],{},[343,1628,111],{},[343,1630,390],{},[343,1632,1633],{},"Mechanical \u002F hands-on",[343,1635,1624],{},[15,1637,1638,1639,1641,1642,1644,1645,28],{},"Ready to pick? See the ",[24,1640,858],{"href":857},", review ",[24,1643,974],{"href":973},", and check ",[24,1646,1647],{"href":115},"accessory compatibility",{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":1649},[1650,1651,1652,1653,1654],{"id":1480,"depth":217,"text":1481},{"id":1507,"depth":217,"text":1508},{"id":1535,"depth":217,"text":402},{"id":1553,"depth":217,"text":1554},{"id":310,"depth":217,"text":311},"How single boiler, heat exchanger, dual boiler, and lever machines differ, mapped to the BrewCraft range.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fmachine-types",{"title":1469,"description":1655},"docs\u002Fmachine-types","fWrAYE4lKohEIBQWI4DqdqUz9Y3D2Qdu2DrhfVUrvI0",{"id":1662,"title":1663,"body":1664,"description":1776,"extension":224,"meta":1777,"navigation":226,"path":1778,"seo":1779,"stem":1780,"__hash__":1781},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Ffaq.md","Frequently Asked Questions",{"type":8,"value":1665,"toc":1774},[1666,1669,1677,1689,1704,1718,1731,1750,1763],[11,1667,1663],{"id":1668},"frequently-asked-questions",[15,1670,1671,1674,1675,28],{},[19,1672,1673],{},"Do I need a grinder?","\nYes. Espresso depends on a fresh, even, adjustable grind, and pre-ground coffee stales within minutes and cannot be dialed in. A dedicated grinder is not optional. See the ",[24,1676,853],{"href":852},[15,1678,1679,1682,1683,1686,1687,28],{},[19,1680,1681],{},"What size portafilter do BrewCraft machines use?","\nAll of them use ",[19,1684,1685],{},"58mm",". That means tampers, baskets, and portafilters are interchangeable by size across the whole range. See ",[24,1688,116],{"href":115},[15,1690,1691,1694,1695,1697,1698,1700,1701,1703],{},[19,1692,1693],{},"Can I steam milk and pull a shot at the same time?","\nOnly the ",[24,1696,90],{"href":89}," (heat exchanger) and ",[24,1699,96],{"href":95}," (dual boiler) brew and steam simultaneously. Single-boiler machines like the ",[24,1702,84],{"href":83}," need roughly 60-90 seconds to switch between brew and steam temperatures.",[15,1705,1706,1709,1710,1712,1713,1715,1716,28],{},[19,1707,1708],{},"Which machine should a beginner buy?","\nThe ",[24,1711,106],{"href":105}," ($249) for the simplest, most affordable start, or the ",[24,1714,84],{"href":83}," ($349) if you want PID temperature control and non-pressurized baskets to grow into. Compare them in the ",[24,1717,858],{"href":857},[15,1719,1720,1723,1724,1726,1727,854,1729,28],{},[19,1721,1722],{},"How often should I descale?","\nIt depends on your water. With hard water, descale about monthly; with filtered or softened water, every 3-6 months. Test first with the ",[24,1725,929],{"href":928}," and read ",[24,1728,1452],{"href":1451},[24,1730,1442],{"href":26},[15,1732,1733,1736,1737,737,1739,925,1741,874,1743,854,1745,1747,1748,28],{},[19,1734,1735],{},"Can I backflush my machine?","\nOnly machines with a three-way valve: the ",[24,1738,84],{"href":83},[24,1740,90],{"href":89},[24,1742,96],{"href":95},[24,1744,106],{"href":105},[24,1746,111],{"href":110}," cannot be backflushed. See ",[24,1749,898],{"href":897},[15,1751,1752,1709,1755,1757,1758,1760,1761,28],{},[19,1753,1754],{},"Which grinder goes with which machine?",[24,1756,525],{"href":524}," fits everything. The ",[24,1759,549],{"href":548}," flagship shines on the Duo, Flux, and Lever but is overkill for the Pico and Solo. Full details in ",[24,1762,116],{"href":115},[15,1764,1765,1768,1769,1773],{},[19,1766,1767],{},"Do you ship internationally? What is the return policy?","\nSee ",[24,1770,1772],{"href":1771},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Fshipping-returns","shipping & returns"," for shipping regions, delivery times, returns, and warranty.",{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":1775},[],"Common questions about BrewCraft machines, grinders, compatibility, and policies.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Ffaq",{"title":1663,"description":1776},"docs\u002Ffaq","YSOYcQdcIzJYrgVuL6yNraHuR9OGE2VQDM3BvqdZmeY",{"id":1783,"title":1784,"body":1785,"description":1925,"extension":224,"meta":1926,"navigation":226,"path":1927,"seo":1928,"stem":1929,"__hash__":1930},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fgetting-started.md","Getting Started With BrewCraft",{"type":8,"value":1786,"toc":1918},[1787,1790,1804,1808,1811,1831,1838,1842,1845,1857,1861,1873,1878,1882,1885,1905,1909,1912],[11,1788,1784],{"id":1789},"getting-started-with-brewcraft",[15,1791,1792,1793,737,1796,1799,1800,1803],{},"Welcome to BrewCraft. We sell espresso ",[19,1794,1795],{},"machines",[19,1797,1798],{},"grinders",", and the ",[19,1801,1802],{},"accessories"," that tie them together. If you are new to espresso, this page orients you before you buy.",[30,1805,1807],{"id":1806},"what-a-first-setup-needs","What a first setup needs",[15,1809,1810],{},"A complete first setup is three things:",[38,1812,1813,1819,1825],{},[41,1814,1815,1818],{},[19,1816,1817],{},"A machine"," to brew the shot.",[41,1820,1821,1824],{},[19,1822,1823],{},"A grinder"," to grind fresh beans for it.",[41,1826,1827,1830],{},[19,1828,1829],{},"A tamper"," to compress the puck evenly.",[15,1832,1833,1834,1837],{},"Add an ",[24,1835,1836],{"href":923},"espresso brew scale"," as soon as you can. Weighing your dose and yield is the single biggest step toward repeatable shots.",[30,1839,1841],{"id":1840},"the-grinder-matters-as-much-as-the-machine","The grinder matters as much as the machine",[15,1843,1844],{},"Beginners often overspend on the machine and pair it with a cheap grinder. Grind quality and freshness shape extraction more than most machine features do. Split your budget deliberately. Read both guides before deciding:",[38,1846,1847,1852],{},[41,1848,1849],{},[24,1850,1851],{"href":857},"Machine buying guide",[41,1853,1854],{},[24,1855,1856],{"href":852},"Grinder buying guide",[30,1858,1860],{"id":1859},"a-solid-starter-combo","A solid starter combo",[15,1862,1863,1864,1866,1867,1869,1870,1872],{},"If you want a recommendation, the ",[24,1865,84],{"href":83}," ($349, single boiler with PID) paired with the ",[24,1868,525],{"href":524}," ($219, electric conical) and the ",[24,1871,920],{"href":919}," ($39) is a balanced, affordable start. The Compact pairs with every BrewCraft machine, so it grows with you.",[15,1874,1875,1876,28],{},"For a look at how the machines differ, see ",[24,1877,249],{"href":248},[30,1879,1881],{"id":1880},"then-learn-the-fundamentals","Then learn the fundamentals",[15,1883,1884],{},"Gear is only half of it. Once your setup arrives, work through:",[130,1886,1887,1893,1899],{},[41,1888,1889,1892],{},[24,1890,1891],{"href":973},"Espresso fundamentals"," - dose, ratio, and time.",[41,1894,1895,1898],{},[24,1896,1897],{"href":464},"Dialing in"," - adjusting the grind to taste.",[41,1900,1901,1904],{},[24,1902,1903],{"href":1077},"Puck prep"," - distribution and tamping.",[30,1906,1908],{"id":1907},"shopping-with-the-assistant","Shopping with the assistant",[15,1910,1911],{},"Our assistant can search the catalog, answer questions about the gear, and add items to your cart for you. Ask it things like \"which grinder fits the Flux?\" or \"add a tamper and a scale.\"",[15,1913,1914,1915,1917],{},"When you are ready, check ",[24,1916,116],{"href":115}," to confirm everything works together.",{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":1919},[1920,1921,1922,1923,1924],{"id":1806,"depth":217,"text":1807},{"id":1840,"depth":217,"text":1841},{"id":1859,"depth":217,"text":1860},{"id":1880,"depth":217,"text":1881},{"id":1907,"depth":217,"text":1908},"How to assemble your first espresso setup at BrewCraft and where to learn the basics.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fgetting-started",{"title":1784,"description":1925},"docs\u002Fgetting-started","pqgGxhybrCKVEe55H6S_pITf6YszffOBg-G7UKo6XgA",{"id":1932,"title":1933,"body":1934,"description":2157,"extension":224,"meta":2158,"navigation":226,"path":2159,"seo":2160,"stem":2161,"__hash__":2162},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fgrinder-burrs.md","Grinder Burrs Explained",{"type":8,"value":1935,"toc":2151},[1936,1939,1950,1954,1964,1978,2006,2010,2024,2036,2040,2057,2059,2143],[11,1937,1933],{"id":1938},"grinder-burrs-explained",[15,1940,1941,1942,1945,1946,1949],{},"The grinder shapes the cup as much as the machine does. Two choices matter most: burr ",[19,1943,1944],{},"geometry"," (flat vs conical) and ",[19,1947,1948],{},"adjustment"," (stepped vs stepless).",[30,1951,1953],{"id":1952},"conical-vs-flat-burrs","Conical vs flat burrs",[15,1955,1956,1959,1960,1963],{},[19,1957,1958],{},"Conical burrs"," use a cone spinning inside a ring. They produce a slightly wider particle-size distribution, which tends to give a ",[19,1961,1962],{},"heavier body, sweeter, more forgiving"," cup that's easier to dial in. Good for milk drinks and for beginners.",[15,1965,1966,1969,1970,1973,1974,1977],{},[19,1967,1968],{},"Flat burrs"," use two parallel rings facing each other. Their more ",[19,1971,1972],{},"uniform"," grind yields a ",[19,1975,1976],{},"cleaner, higher-clarity, more articulate"," cup that separates flavors — but the narrower window of good results is less forgiving and rewards accuracy.",[38,1979,1980,1993],{},[41,1981,1982,1983,1987,1988,1992],{},"Conical: ",[19,1984,1985],{},[24,1986,513],{"href":512}," (38mm), ",[19,1989,1990],{},[24,1991,525],{"href":524}," (40mm)",[41,1994,1995,1996,2000,2001,2005],{},"Flat: ",[19,1997,1998],{},[24,1999,537],{"href":536}," (64mm), ",[19,2002,2003],{},[24,2004,549],{"href":548}," (83mm)",[30,2007,2009],{"id":2008},"stepped-vs-stepless","Stepped vs stepless",[15,2011,2012,2015,2016,2020,2021,2023],{},[19,2013,2014],{},"Stepped"," adjustment clicks between preset notches. It's simple and repeatable, but for espresso the ideal grind can fall ",[2017,2018,2019],"em",{},"between"," two steps, which limits fine tuning. The ",[24,2022,525],{"href":524}," uses 40 stepped settings.",[15,2025,2026,2028,2029,737,2031,925,2033,2035],{},[19,2027,585],{}," adjustment moves continuously, giving infinite micro-adjustment. This matters a great deal for espresso — especially with flat burrs, where a tiny change moves the shot noticeably. The ",[24,2030,579],{"href":512},[24,2032,537],{"href":536},[24,2034,549],{"href":548}," are all stepless.",[30,2037,2039],{"id":2038},"single-dosing-vs-hopper-and-retention","Single-dosing vs hopper, and retention",[15,2041,2042,2043,2046,2047,2049,2050,2053,2054,2056],{},"A ",[19,2044,2045],{},"hopper"," holds a bean supply for convenience (the Compact's holds ~150g). ",[19,2048,1404],{}," means weighing one shot's beans at a time — flexible for switching coffees, and best paired with ",[19,2051,2052],{},"low retention"," so almost no grounds are left behind between doses. 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For a recommendation by use case, see the ",[24,2150,853],{"href":852},{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":2152},[2153,2154,2155,2156],{"id":1952,"depth":217,"text":1953},{"id":2008,"depth":217,"text":2009},{"id":2038,"depth":217,"text":2039},{"id":310,"depth":217,"text":311},"Flat versus conical burrs and stepped versus stepless adjustment, mapped to the BrewCraft grinder range.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fgrinder-burrs",{"title":1933,"description":2157},"docs\u002Fgrinder-burrs","hoZN3ssmbHG49RHiLevQ0WphIACiNvx6U_edfQBPhg8",{"id":2164,"title":2165,"body":2166,"description":2405,"extension":224,"meta":2406,"navigation":226,"path":2407,"seo":2408,"stem":2409,"__hash__":2410},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fmaintenance-descaling.md","Maintenance and Descaling",{"type":8,"value":2167,"toc":2398},[2168,2171,2184,2188,2213,2217,2231,2235,2238,2317,2320,2332,2336,2389],[11,2169,2165],{"id":2170},"maintenance-and-descaling",[15,2172,2173,2174,2177,2178,2180,2181,2183],{},"A little routine care keeps your machine tasting clean and running for years. There are two separate jobs that people constantly confuse: ",[19,2175,2176],{},"cleaning coffee oils"," (a residue you clear by wiping and ",[24,2179,898],{"href":897},") and ",[19,2182,65],{}," (removing hard mineral scale from the boiler and lines). Neither replaces the other. This guide covers the full routine and gives you an exact, numbered descaling procedure.",[30,2185,2187],{"id":2186},"daily-after-each-use","Daily \u002F after each use",[130,2189,2190,2197,2204,2207,2210],{},[41,2191,2192,2193,2196],{},"Purge the ",[24,2194,2195],{"href":1426},"steam wand"," with a short burst of steam, then wipe it immediately with a damp cloth so milk cannot dry inside or out.",[41,2198,2199,2200,2203],{},"Knock the puck into the ",[24,2201,2202],{"href":911},"knock box"," and empty the drip tray before it overflows.",[41,2205,2206],{},"Rinse the portafilter and basket under hot water to clear oils and fines.",[41,2208,2209],{},"Wipe the group head and shower screen with a clean cloth.",[41,2211,2212],{},"Flush a few seconds of water through the empty group to rinse grounds off the screen.",[30,2214,2216],{"id":2215},"weekly","Weekly",[130,2218,2219,2225,2228],{},[41,2220,2221,2224],{},[24,2222,2223],{"href":897},"Backflush"," with detergent if your machine has a three-way valve (Solo, Flux, Duo).",[41,2226,2227],{},"Remove and clean the basket and shower screen to clear built-up oils that dull flavour.",[41,2229,2230],{},"Check the tank and its filter for scale or slime; rinse as needed.",[30,2232,2234],{"id":2233},"descaling-procedure","Descaling procedure",[15,2236,2237],{},"Scale is mineral buildup left behind by your water. It restricts flow, throws off temperature, and eventually blocks lines.",[130,2239,2240,2259,2274,2280,2289,2295,2304,2314],{},[41,2241,2242,2245,2246,2248,2249,2252,2253,2256,2257,28],{},[19,2243,2244],{},"Set your frequency by water quality."," Test your supply with the ",[24,2247,929],{"href":928},". Descale ",[19,2250,2251],{},"monthly"," on hard or unfiltered water; every ",[19,2254,2255],{},"3-6 months"," on filtered or soft water. Every BrewCraft machine can be descaled, including the ",[24,2258,111],{"href":110},[41,2260,2261,2264,2265,2269,2270,2273],{},[19,2262,2263],{},"Empty the water tank,"," then mix BrewCraft ",[24,2266,2268],{"href":2267},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fdescaling-solution","Descaling Solution"," with fresh cold water following the dilution ratio printed on the bottle. 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Stop with roughly half the tank remaining.",[41,2290,2291,2294],{},[19,2292,2293],{},"Turn the machine off and let it soak about 20 minutes."," The acid needs dwell time to break down limescale inside the boiler and lines.",[41,2296,2297,2300,2301],{},[19,2298,2299],{},"Run the rest of the solution through,"," then ",[19,2302,2303],{},"refill the tank with fresh cold water.",[41,2305,2306,2309,2310,2313],{},[19,2307,2308],{},"Flush the FULL tank of clean water"," through both the group head and the steam wand to rinse every trace of acid out. If you can still smell or taste solution, ",[19,2311,2312],{},"run a second full tank"," of fresh water the same way.",[41,2315,2316],{},"Reinsert the portafilter, wipe down, and pull a throwaway shot before serving.",[30,2318,2067],{"id":2319},"grinder",[130,2321,2322,2325],{},[41,2323,2324],{},"Brush retained grounds out of the chamber and burrs every few weeks.",[41,2326,2327,2328,2331],{},"Deep-clean the ",[24,2329,2330],{"href":494},"burrs"," periodically to clear oils and fines that go stale and taste rancid.",[30,2333,2335],{"id":2334},"quick-schedule","Quick schedule",[313,2337,2338,2348],{},[316,2339,2340],{},[319,2341,2342,2345],{},[322,2343,2344],{},"Frequency",[322,2346,2347],{},"Task",[338,2349,2350,2358,2365,2373,2381],{},[319,2351,2352,2355],{},[343,2353,2354],{},"After each use",[343,2356,2357],{},"Purge\u002Fwipe wand, empty tray, rinse basket, wipe group",[319,2359,2360,2362],{},[343,2361,2216],{},[343,2363,2364],{},"Backflush (if supported), clean basket and shower screen",[319,2366,2367,2370],{},[343,2368,2369],{},"Every few weeks",[343,2371,2372],{},"Brush out the grinder",[319,2374,2375,2378],{},[343,2376,2377],{},"Monthly to 6 months",[343,2379,2380],{},"Descale, based on water hardness",[319,2382,2383,2386],{},[343,2384,2385],{},"Periodically",[343,2387,2388],{},"Deep-clean grinder burrs",[15,2390,2391,2392,2395,2396,28],{},"Keep good ",[24,2393,2394],{"href":1451},"water"," going in and most problems never start. If flow or taste has already drifted, check ",[24,2397,1082],{"href":1081},{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":2399},[2400,2401,2402,2403,2404],{"id":2186,"depth":217,"text":2187},{"id":2215,"depth":217,"text":2216},{"id":2233,"depth":217,"text":2234},{"id":2319,"depth":217,"text":2067},{"id":2334,"depth":217,"text":2335},"A routine care and step-by-step descaling procedure that keeps a BrewCraft espresso machine clean, healthy, and tasting good.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fmaintenance-descaling",{"title":2165,"description":2405},"docs\u002Fmaintenance-descaling","8nSorz0Ynz9U_Y3Oe-TrLo6V-tigSUE2FJ9PSbKzCYI",{"id":2412,"title":2413,"body":2414,"description":2554,"extension":224,"meta":2555,"navigation":226,"path":2556,"seo":2557,"stem":2558,"__hash__":2559},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fmilk-steaming.md","Milk Steaming and Microfoam",{"type":8,"value":2415,"toc":2549},[2416,2419,2426,2430,2453,2457,2523,2527,2544],[11,2417,2413],{"id":2418},"milk-steaming-and-microfoam",[15,2420,2421,2422,2425],{},"Great milk drinks come down to ",[19,2423,2424],{},"microfoam",": milk textured so finely it pours like wet paint and folds into the espresso — silky, glossy, and integrated, not stiff meringue-like foam that sits in a separate layer. Steaming happens in two phases, stretching then texturing, and the whole thing is easiest on steam-strong machines.",[30,2427,2429],{"id":2428},"before-you-start-machine-and-milk","Before you start: machine and milk",[15,2431,2432,2433,1697,2435,2437,2438,2441,2442,2445,2446,854,2450,2452],{},"Steam power decides how forgiving this is. The ",[24,2434,90],{"href":89},[24,2436,96],{"href":95}," (dual boiler) can brew and steam at the same time, so you texture milk without waiting. Single-boiler machines like the Solo and Pico steam well too, but you must switch modes and ",[19,2439,2440],{},"wait roughly 60-90 seconds"," for the boiler to climb to steam temperature — pull your shot first, then switch to steam. Use a ",[19,2443,2444],{},"cold"," ",[24,2447,2449],{"href":2448},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fmilk-pitcher","milk pitcher",[19,2451,2444],{}," milk. Whole milk foams most easily thanks to its fat and protein; oat milk is the best plant-based option; lower-fat and other plant milks work but are less forgiving.",[30,2454,2456],{"id":2455},"the-numbered-steps","The numbered steps",[130,2458,2459,2465,2471,2477,2491,2501,2511,2517],{},[41,2460,2461,2464],{},[19,2462,2463],{},"Fill the pitcher"," with cold milk to just below the spout weld. Underfilling gives you too little to work with; overfilling leaves no room for the milk to expand as it aerates.",[41,2466,2467,2470],{},[19,2468,2469],{},"Purge the steam wand"," briefly into a cloth or drip tray to clear condensed water before the tip touches the milk.",[41,2472,2473,2476],{},[19,2474,2475],{},"Insert the tip just below the surface and open steam fully."," Position the wand slightly off-center to set up flow.",[41,2478,2479,2482,2483,2486,2487,2490],{},[19,2480,2481],{},"Stretching \u002F aeration phase."," Keep the tip near the surface so it makes a gentle, steady \"tss-tss\" hiss — each hiss is a small bite of air introduced into the milk. Aerate about ",[19,2484,2485],{},"2-4 seconds for a latte"," (thin foam) and ",[19,2488,2489],{},"4-6 seconds for a cappuccino"," (more foam). Aerate early, while the milk is still cold; once it warms past body temperature it will no longer take on air smoothly.",[41,2492,2493,2496,2497,2500],{},[19,2494,2495],{},"Texturing \u002F rolling phase."," Submerge the tip slightly deeper and angle the pitcher so the milk spins in a ",[19,2498,2499],{},"whirlpool \u002F vortex",". The spin pulls the big bubbles down and shears them into fine microfoam. Keep it rolling until the surface looks smooth and shiny, like wet paint, with no visible bubbles.",[41,2502,2503,2506,2507,2510],{},[19,2504,2505],{},"Stop at 60-68°C (140-155°F)."," This is where milk tastes sweetest. By feel, the pitcher becomes too hot to hold for more than a second — that is your cue. ",[19,2508,2509],{},"Never exceed about 74°C (165°F)"," or the milk scalds and loses its sweetness. A thermometer removes the guesswork.",[41,2512,2513,2516],{},[19,2514,2515],{},"Turn off the steam BEFORE removing the wand."," Cutting steam first prevents spraying milk everywhere. Then immediately purge the wand and wipe it with a damp cloth so milk cannot dry inside the tip or on the wand.",[41,2518,2519,2522],{},[19,2520,2521],{},"Tap and swirl."," Give the pitcher a firm tap on the bench to pop any remaining large bubbles, then swirl continuously to keep the microfoam glossy and integrated until you pour.",[30,2524,2526],{"id":2525},"quick-reference","Quick reference",[38,2528,2529,2532,2535,2538,2541],{},[41,2530,2531],{},"Cold pitcher, cold milk, filled just below the spout weld.",[41,2533,2534],{},"Aerate first (near the surface), then texture (submerged, spinning).",[41,2536,2537],{},"Latte ~2-4s air; cappuccino ~4-6s air.",[41,2539,2540],{},"Target 60-68°C; hard limit ~74°C.",[41,2542,2543],{},"Steam off before wand out; purge and wipe every time.",[15,2545,2546,2547,28],{},"New to your setup? Start with ",[24,2548,460],{"href":459},{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":2550},[2551,2552,2553],{"id":2428,"depth":217,"text":2429},{"id":2455,"depth":217,"text":2456},{"id":2525,"depth":217,"text":2526},"How to steam milk into silky microfoam for lattes and cappuccinos on a BrewCraft machine.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fmilk-steaming",{"title":2413,"description":2554},"docs\u002Fmilk-steaming","zE1Gk8M0cSyMMLPLhW24IxjOLferLJjeNqduyEVBBmM",{"id":2561,"title":2562,"body":2563,"description":2679,"extension":224,"meta":2680,"navigation":226,"path":2681,"seo":2682,"stem":2683,"__hash__":2684},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fpuck-prep.md","Puck Prep",{"type":8,"value":2564,"toc":2674},[2565,2568,2578,2582,2587,2589,2665,2669],[11,2566,2562],{"id":2567},"puck-prep",[15,2569,2570,2571,2574,2575,2577],{},"Puck prep is everything you do between grinding and pulling the shot. Its goal is a uniform bed of coffee that offers the water even resistance everywhere, so the shot flows evenly instead of carving a ",[19,2572,2573],{},"channel"," through the weakest point. Channeling ruins a shot that no amount of ",[24,2576,677],{"href":464}," can rescue. The order of steps matters, because each one depends on the last — you cannot break up clumps after tamping, and you cannot level a tilt once the puck is compressed.",[30,2579,2581],{"id":2580},"the-order","The order",[15,2583,2584],{},[19,2585,2586],{},"Grind → WDT → distribute → tamp → (optional puck screen) → brew",[30,2588,2456],{"id":2455},[130,2590,2591,2602,2612,2618,2636,2646,2656],{},[41,2592,2593,2596,2597,2601],{},[19,2594,2595],{},"Grind into the basket or a dosing cup."," Grinding straight into a ",[24,2598,2600],{"href":2599},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fproducts\u002Fdosing-cup","dosing cup"," keeps things clean and gives you a contained space to work the grounds before they go in the basket.",[41,2603,2604,2607,2608,2611],{},[19,2605,2606],{},"WDT — the single most effective anti-channeling step."," Stir the dry grounds with the fine needles of a ",[24,2609,2610],{"href":907},"WDT tool"," to break up static-bound clumps and even out the density of the bed. Move in small circles all the way down to the basket floor, not just across the top. Modern grinders throw clumps that trap air and create weak spots; this stir eliminates them. Do this before you level or tamp — you cannot fix clumps later.",[41,2613,2614,2617],{},[19,2615,2616],{},"Distribute and level the surface."," Tap the basket gently or run a distributor across the top so the grounds sit flat and even, with no mound or dip. A level surface going into the tamp gives a level puck coming out.",[41,2619,2620,2623,2624,2627,2628,2631,2632,2635],{},[19,2621,2622],{},"Tamp — level beats forceful."," On a flat surface, keep your ",[19,2625,2626],{},"wrist straight and elbow at roughly 90 degrees",", and press ",[19,2629,2630],{},"straight down"," with steady, repeatable pressure. Level matters far more than how hard you push: a tilted tamp leaves one side of the puck thinner, and water escapes through that thin edge. Find a pressure you can repeat every shot rather than chasing a number of pounds. Use a tamper matched to your basket — the ",[24,2633,2634],{"href":919},"58mm tamper"," fits standard portafilters snugly, leaving no untamped ring at the wall.",[41,2637,2638,2641,2642,2645],{},[19,2639,2640],{},"Optional: add a puck screen."," Place a ",[24,2643,2644],{"href":915},"puck screen"," on top of the tamped bed. It keeps the shower screen cleaner and helps even out the initial flow of water into the puck. It is a refinement, not a substitute for good WDT and a level tamp.",[41,2647,2648,2651,2652,2655],{},[19,2649,2650],{},"Wipe the rim and lock in gently."," Brush stray grounds off the basket rim so the portafilter seats cleanly, then lock it into the group ",[19,2653,2654],{},"without banging it",". A knock can crack the puck and cause channeling — the very thing you just worked to prevent.",[41,2657,2658,2661,2662,2664],{},[19,2659,2660],{},"Verify with a bottomless portafilter."," Watch the underside as the shot pulls through a ",[24,2663,448],{"href":447},". A single, even, mirror-like stream that merges to the center means your prep worked. Spraying, squirting, or jets shooting sideways mean channeling — go back and revisit your WDT and tamp.",[30,2666,2668],{"id":2667},"order-summary","Order summary",[15,2670,2671,2672,28],{},"Grind → WDT → distribute → tamp → (screen) → brew. Get the sequence right and the bed does the rest. For a full symptom guide, see ",[24,2673,1082],{"href":1081},{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":2675},[2676,2677,2678],{"id":2580,"depth":217,"text":2581},{"id":2455,"depth":217,"text":2456},{"id":2667,"depth":217,"text":2668},"How to prepare an even coffee bed — grind, WDT, distribute, tamp — so water flows uniformly through the puck.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fpuck-prep",{"title":2562,"description":2679},"docs\u002Fpuck-prep","DcxuxHfZf3xubjxYSlcp6QPuODQtptaQ7SitsTgCkIg",{"id":2686,"title":2687,"body":2688,"description":2815,"extension":224,"meta":2816,"navigation":226,"path":2817,"seo":2818,"stem":2819,"__hash__":2820},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fshipping-returns.md","Shipping And Returns",{"type":8,"value":2689,"toc":2809},[2690,2693,2697,2727,2730,2734,2749,2757,2761,2790,2798,2802],[11,2691,2687],{"id":2692},"shipping-and-returns",[30,2694,2696],{"id":2695},"shipping","Shipping",[38,2698,2699,2708,2714,2720],{},[41,2700,2701,2704,2705,28],{},[19,2702,2703],{},"Free shipping"," on orders over ",[19,2706,2707],{},"$75",[41,2709,2710,2711,28],{},"Orders under $75 ship at a ",[19,2712,2713],{},"$8 flat rate",[41,2715,2716,2717,28],{},"Orders leave our warehouse in ",[19,2718,2719],{},"1-2 business days",[41,2721,2722,2723,2726],{},"We currently ship ",[19,2724,2725],{},"within the United States only",". This is a demo shop, so international delivery is not available.",[15,2728,2729],{},"You will receive tracking by email once your order ships.",[30,2731,2733],{"id":2732},"returns","Returns",[38,2735,2736,2743,2746],{},[41,2737,2738,2739,2742],{},"Return any unused item in its ",[19,2740,2741],{},"original packaging within 30 days"," of delivery for a refund.",[41,2744,2745],{},"Items must be unused and complete. Used grinders and machines that have brewed or ground coffee cannot be returned as new.",[41,2747,2748],{},"Start a return from your order confirmation email, and we will send return instructions.",[15,2750,2751,2752,854,2754,2756],{},"Consumable items such as ",[24,2753,766],{"href":147},[24,2755,2268],{"href":2267}," are only returnable if unopened.",[30,2758,2760],{"id":2759},"warranty","Warranty",[313,2762,2763,2772],{},[316,2764,2765],{},[319,2766,2767,2770],{},[322,2768,2769],{},"Category",[322,2771,2760],{},[338,2773,2774,2782],{},[319,2775,2776,2779],{},[343,2777,2778],{},"Machines and grinders",[343,2780,2781],{},"2 years",[319,2783,2784,2787],{},[343,2785,2786],{},"Accessories",[343,2788,2789],{},"1 year",[15,2791,2792,2795,2796,28],{},[19,2793,2794],{},"Defective items are replaced free of charge",", including return shipping, for the duration of their warranty. Warranty covers manufacturing defects, not wear from normal use or damage from neglected ",[24,2797,65],{"href":26},[30,2799,2801],{"id":2800},"questions","Questions",[15,2803,2804,2805,28],{},"For anything not covered here, see the ",[24,2806,2808],{"href":2807},"\u002Fbrewcraft\u002Fdocs\u002Ffaq","FAQ",{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":2810},[2811,2812,2813,2814],{"id":2695,"depth":217,"text":2696},{"id":2732,"depth":217,"text":2733},{"id":2759,"depth":217,"text":2760},{"id":2800,"depth":217,"text":2801},"BrewCraft shipping options, delivery times, returns window, and warranty terms.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fshipping-returns",{"title":2687,"description":2815},"docs\u002Fshipping-returns","CrUhzzyd2VbbZjEZPNEmSFoIA2HiYAgb5n3OemjFFT0",{"id":2822,"title":2823,"body":2824,"description":3125,"extension":224,"meta":3126,"navigation":226,"path":3127,"seo":3128,"stem":3129,"__hash__":3130},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Ftroubleshooting.md","Troubleshooting",{"type":8,"value":2825,"toc":3117},[2826,2828,2835,2839,2951,2955,2958,2980,2985,2989,2992,3011,3016,3020,3034,3037,3064,3069,3073,3087,3091,3111],[11,2827,2823],{"id":1082},[15,2829,2830,2831,2834],{},"Most bad shots come down to a handful of causes. The trick is reading the symptom correctly, because the fix for a recipe problem is very different from the fix for a puck-prep problem. ",[19,2832,2833],{},"Taste first, then change only ONE variable at a time"," — otherwise you can't tell which change did what.",[30,2836,2838],{"id":2837},"quick-diagnosis-table","Quick diagnosis table",[313,2840,2841,2854],{},[316,2842,2843],{},[319,2844,2845,2848,2851],{},[322,2846,2847],{},"Symptom",[322,2849,2850],{},"Likely cause",[322,2852,2853],{},"Fix",[338,2855,2856,2866,2876,2889,2898,2907,2918,2929,2940],{},[319,2857,2858,2861,2863],{},[343,2859,2860],{},"Sour, sharp, thin",[343,2862,1210],{},[343,2864,2865],{},"Grind finer, lengthen ratio, or brew hotter",[319,2867,2868,2871,2873],{},[343,2869,2870],{},"Bitter, harsh, dry",[343,2872,1216],{},[343,2874,2875],{},"Grind coarser, shorten ratio, or brew cooler",[319,2877,2878,2884,2886],{},[343,2879,2880,2881,2883],{},"Sour ",[19,2882,1049],{}," bitter at once",[343,2885,1311],{},[343,2887,2888],{},"Fix puck prep (see below)",[319,2890,2891,2894,2896],{},[343,2892,2893],{},"Spraying\u002Fsquirting from bottomless",[343,2895,1311],{},[343,2897,2888],{},[319,2899,2900,2903,2905],{},[343,2901,2902],{},"Visible holes\u002Fcraters in the puck",[343,2904,1311],{},[343,2906,2888],{},[319,2908,2909,2912,2915],{},[343,2910,2911],{},"Shot too fast (\u003C 20s)",[343,2913,2914],{},"Grind too coarse",[343,2916,2917],{},"Grind finer",[319,2919,2920,2923,2926],{},[343,2921,2922],{},"Shot too slow (> 35s)",[343,2924,2925],{},"Grind too fine",[343,2927,2928],{},"Grind coarser",[319,2930,2931,2934,2937],{},[343,2932,2933],{},"Watery, weak",[343,2935,2936],{},"Grind too coarse or ratio too long",[343,2938,2939],{},"Grind finer or reduce yield",[319,2941,2942,2945,2948],{},[343,2943,2944],{},"No crema",[343,2946,2947],{},"Stale beans or grind too coarse",[343,2949,2950],{},"Fresh beans, grind finer",[30,2952,2954],{"id":2953},"under-extraction-sour","Under-extraction (sour)",[15,2956,2957],{},"Sour, sharp, and hollow means the water didn't pull enough — it usually ran too fast.",[130,2959,2960,2966,2973],{},[41,2961,2962,2963,2965],{},"Grind ",[19,2964,1021],{}," to slow the flow and increase extraction.",[41,2967,2968,2969,2972],{},"If still sour, ",[19,2970,2971],{},"lengthen the ratio"," (pull a little more yield).",[41,2974,2975,2976,2979],{},"If still sour, raise ",[19,2977,2978],{},"brew temperature"," slightly.",[15,2981,2982,2983,28],{},"Change one lever, re-taste, then decide. Work through it methodically in ",[24,2984,677],{"href":464},[30,2986,2988],{"id":2987},"over-extraction-bitter","Over-extraction (bitter)",[15,2990,2991],{},"Bitter, dry, and astringent means the water pulled too much.",[130,2993,2994,2999,3006],{},[41,2995,2962,2996,2998],{},[19,2997,1025],{}," to speed the shot.",[41,3000,3001,3002,3005],{},"If still bitter, ",[19,3003,3004],{},"shorten the ratio"," (pull a shorter yield).",[41,3007,3008,3009,2979],{},"If still bitter, lower ",[19,3010,2978],{},[15,3012,3013,3014,28],{},"If you want to understand why these levers work, revisit ",[24,3015,974],{"href":973},[30,3017,3019],{"id":3018},"channeling-not-a-recipe-problem","Channeling: not a recipe problem",[15,3021,3022,3023,3026,3027,3029,3030,3033],{},"Here is the one that fools people. If a shot tastes ",[19,3024,3025],{},"sour and bitter at the same time",", or you see spraying and squirting from a ",[24,3028,448],{"href":447},", or there are visible holes in the spent puck, you are not looking at an extraction that needs a grind tweak — you are looking at ",[19,3031,3032],{},"channeling",". Water found a low-resistance path and blasted through it, over-extracting along that channel while under-extracting the rest of the bed. That is why you taste both faults together, and why chasing it with grind changes only makes things worse.",[15,3035,3036],{},"Fix the bed instead:",[130,3038,3039,3045,3052,3058],{},[41,3040,3041,3042,3044],{},"Use a ",[24,3043,2610],{"href":907}," to break up clumps and even out the grounds before tamping.",[41,3046,3047,3048,3051],{},"Tamp ",[19,3049,3050],{},"level and straight down"," — a tilted tamp leaves a thin edge that channels.",[41,3053,3054,3057],{},[19,3055,3056],{},"Don't thump or tap"," the portafilter after tamping; it cracks the puck.",[41,3059,3060,3061,3063],{},"Consider adding a ",[24,3062,2644],{"href":915}," on top of the bed.",[15,3065,3066,3067,28],{},"The full method is in ",[24,3068,1078],{"href":1077},[30,3070,3072],{"id":3071},"shot-timing","Shot timing",[38,3074,3075,3081],{},[41,3076,3077,3080],{},[19,3078,3079],{},"Too fast, under ~20 seconds:"," grind finer and re-pull.",[41,3082,3083,3086],{},[19,3084,3085],{},"Too slow, over ~35 seconds:"," grind coarser and re-pull.",[30,3088,3090],{"id":3089},"watery-weak-or-no-crema","Watery, weak, or no crema",[130,3092,3093,3104],{},[41,3094,3095,3096,3099,3100,3103],{},"A thin shot that isn't sour usually means the grind is ",[19,3097,3098],{},"too coarse"," or the ratio ",[19,3101,3102],{},"too long"," — grind finer or pull a shorter yield.",[41,3105,3106,3107,3110],{},"No crema at all usually means ",[19,3108,3109],{},"stale beans"," (buy fresh, rested a few days off roast) or, again, a grind that is too coarse.",[15,3112,3113,3114,3116],{},"Re-taste after each single change, and lean on ",[24,3115,677],{"href":464}," to keep your adjustments disciplined.",{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":3118},[3119,3120,3121,3122,3123,3124],{"id":2837,"depth":217,"text":2838},{"id":2953,"depth":217,"text":2954},{"id":2987,"depth":217,"text":2988},{"id":3018,"depth":217,"text":3019},{"id":3071,"depth":217,"text":3072},{"id":3089,"depth":217,"text":3090},"A symptom-to-cause guide with step-by-step fixes for bad espresso shots, separating recipe problems from puck-prep problems.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Ftroubleshooting",{"title":2823,"description":3125},"docs\u002Ftroubleshooting","oukolULdC2B9l0YpIi0nSIA6kAo5QT84ffYnoiunhyM",{"id":3132,"title":3133,"body":3134,"description":3281,"extension":224,"meta":3282,"navigation":226,"path":3283,"seo":3284,"stem":3285,"__hash__":3286},"docs\u002Fdocs\u002Fwater-quality.md","Water Quality for Espresso",{"type":8,"value":3135,"toc":3275},[3136,3139,3146,3150,3153,3192,3195,3199,3210,3213,3217,3224,3235,3242,3246,3266],[11,3137,3133],{"id":3138},"water-quality-for-espresso",[15,3140,3141,3142,3145],{},"Espresso is roughly ",[19,3143,3144],{},"98% water",", so what comes out of your tap shapes both the flavour in the cup and the health of your machine. Water that is too hard leaves scale in the boiler; water that is too soft tastes flat and can be corrosive.",[30,3147,3149],{"id":3148},"targets","Targets",[15,3151,3152],{},"SCA-style guidance gives a workable window for espresso:",[313,3154,3155,3168],{},[316,3156,3157],{},[319,3158,3159,3162,3165],{},[322,3160,3161],{},"Measure",[322,3163,3164],{},"SCA target",[322,3166,3167],{},"Why it matters",[338,3169,3170,3181],{},[319,3171,3172,3175,3178],{},[343,3173,3174],{},"Total dissolved solids (TDS)",[343,3176,3177],{},"~75-150 ppm",[343,3179,3180],{},"Extracts flavour well; too low tastes flat, too high tastes dull",[319,3182,3183,3186,3189],{},[343,3184,3185],{},"Calcium hardness",[343,3187,3188],{},"~35-85 ppm",[343,3190,3191],{},"Drives extraction and scale; high hardness builds scale, near-zero can corrode",[15,3193,3194],{},"Aim for the middle of these ranges for a good balance of taste and machine safety.",[30,3196,3198],{"id":3197},"testing-your-water","Testing your water",[38,3200,3201,3207],{},[41,3202,3203,3204,3206],{},"Use the ",[24,3205,929],{"href":928}," dip strips for a quick hardness reading.",[41,3208,3209],{},"A TDS meter gives a numeric total-dissolved-solids figure if you want more precision.",[15,3211,3212],{},"Test the water you actually brew with, not a generic figure, since tap water varies by area and season.",[30,3214,3216],{"id":3215},"the-scale-problem","The scale problem",[15,3218,3219,3220,3223],{},"Hard, mineral-rich water deposits ",[19,3221,3222],{},"scale inside the boiler and lines",". Over time this causes:",[38,3225,3226,3229,3232],{},[41,3227,3228],{},"Slow or restricted flow",[41,3230,3231],{},"Temperature instability",[41,3233,3234],{},"Eventual damage to heating elements and valves",[15,3236,3237,3238,3241],{},"The fix is prevention: filter the water, and\u002For ",[24,3239,3240],{"href":26},"descale"," on a regular schedule set by how hard your water is.",[30,3243,3245],{"id":3244},"choosing-water","Choosing water",[38,3247,3248,3254,3260],{},[41,3249,3250,3253],{},[19,3251,3252],{},"Filtered tap water"," is the simplest good option for most people.",[41,3255,3256,3259],{},[19,3257,3258],{},"Remineralised low-mineral water"," gives the most consistent results batch to batch.",[41,3261,3262,3265],{},[19,3263,3264],{},"Avoid distilled or zero-TDS water on its own."," It tastes flat and can be aggressive toward some boilers, since water with almost no minerals tends to pull them from wherever it can.",[15,3267,3268,3269,3272,3273,28],{},"Dialling in flavour but the water checks out? See ",[24,3270,3271],{"href":464},"dialling in",". To keep the machine healthy long term, pair good water with routine ",[24,3274,65],{"href":26},{"title":216,"searchDepth":217,"depth":217,"links":3276},[3277,3278,3279,3280],{"id":3148,"depth":217,"text":3149},{"id":3197,"depth":217,"text":3198},{"id":3215,"depth":217,"text":3216},{"id":3244,"depth":217,"text":3245},"Choosing and testing water that tastes good in the cup and protects your espresso machine from scale.",{},"\u002Fdocs\u002Fwater-quality",{"title":3133,"description":3281},"docs\u002Fwater-quality","CCWT2KKk1WJySKDPFeK2n9K_HyEfSoNSdpBzFm-z5N0",1784149344302]