Problem Cause

Dose Too High

Too much coffee in the basket, potentially touching the shower screen

How to Identify This Issue

Ground texture and uniformity

Puck surface and distribution

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Remove 0.5-1g of coffee from your portafilter basket. Leave adequate headspace below the shower screen.

Expected Result

Less resistance, faster extraction, cleaner flavor profile.

Weigh your coffee dose and espresso output with a 0.1g precision scale. Aim for consistent input/output ratios.

Expected Result

Reproducible results, easier troubleshooting, precise recipe development.