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Espresso grinder dialling in a shot on a home setup

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How to Dial In an Espresso Grinder: The Three-Lever Loop

Most dial-in advice says 'grind finer until the shot slows down.' That's one lever pulled in isolation. Here's the full loop — grind, yield, time — in the order pros actually work it.

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17 Apr12 min read