This blog is a record of my journey into home espresso, learning through hands on practice, experimentation, and patience. Espresso can be relatively approachable, however mastering it requires intention, precision, and curiosity. This space documents the learning process, one espresso shot at a time.
In this post I will go over a few basic espresso based drinks and how they differ, discuss my Flair Wizard Steamer, as well as give a recipe for the viral Aerocano drink seen on TikTok. Although this post is a little all over the place, it all ties back to espresso.
A fun part of making coffee at home is experimenting with different ingredients and recipes. Small changes like the type of milk and sweeteners you use can not only change how the drink tastes and feels but is also a great way to personalize your drinks. I chose many of my ingredients based on research I've done, and I’d like to share some of this with you.
When getting into manual espresso, you quickly realize how many variables can affect a shot. Seemingly minor changes in grind size, pressure, temperature, or puck prep can completely change the result. Because of this, the process of dialing in espresso is one giant experiment, where you make small adjustments, and gradually learn how each variable interacts with one another.
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