The physics of brewing the perfect espresso

"Channeling" during brewing process can lead to non-uniform filtration and lower extraction yield.

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There is a temp curve, hottest (bitter) at the beginning, cooler at the end (acidic) Three seconds of blonding at the end balances the bitter vs acidic. Adjust grind for 13-17 seconds for a single shot.