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James Hoffmann Espresso Dialing In

James Hoffmann Espresso Dialing In

Espresso recipe by @rbrigleb

James Hoffmann's systematic approach to dialing in espresso. A foundational recipe for achieving balanced extraction.

Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0g8umpINFQ

Ingredients
Dose 18g
Yield 36g
Time 25-30s
Pressure 9 bars
Temperature 93°C
Ratio 1:2
Brewing Steps
  1. Total
    Step Instructions
  2. 0:00
    Dose 18g coffee into clean, dry portafilter
  3. 0:00
    Distribute grounds evenly (WDT tool recommended)
  4. 0:00
    Tamp with level, consistent pressure (30 lbs)
  5. 0:00
    Clean portafilter rim and lock into grouphead
  6. 0:00
    Start extraction immediately
  7. 0:28
    0:28 Target 36g output in 25-30 seconds
  8. 0:28
    Taste and adjust grind, dose, or ratio as needed

Total brewing time: 0:28

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