Heather Perry, 2X US Barista Champion and Klatch Coffee CEO, answers YOUR questions about espresso. Let's see what the "Queen of Espresso" has to say...
Q: "When I’m at home my Espresso tastes burnt, what am I doing wrong?"
A: "You may be running too hot, which is very common for home machines. Too much steam coming out, cooking the coffee. Purge the machine, run until the steam stops. You may be extracting too long, look at your time and your volume. Coffee is a trinity, Dose - Time - Grind. You are constantly balancing. An easy start for espresso is a 2:1 ratio in about 25-30 seconds."
Q: "Are Espressos always blends?"
A: "Here at Klatch, we are known for “Blends.” We experiment by trying our single origins by pulling shots, then take the ones with potential like our top Single Origin, to make a Single Origin Espresso or Espresso Blend. Blends almost always win out with our process. The tend to be the most complex, the most delicious in flavor. It's a Symphony of flavors."
Have an espresso question? Let us know by messaging us on social media or asking with the hashtag #AskHeatherand we'll get back to you!
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