Great espresso begins with great coffee and a good base line recipe. Developing a great espresso at home is involves experimenting with dosage , grind and water with extraction time. Experiment to your liking . The matter of what machine is best for you, well this depends on 3 factor.
1. Experience
2. Convenience
3. Price
A scale is the most important tool, use the scale to weigh the grind in and espresso out. Using a scale gives you your true brew ratio. Consistency and Repeatability – Once coffee and water are measured, a scale enables you to repeat this with the same result every time.
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