Welcome to My Coffee Journey Blog

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.

Dialing in Monarch Espresso on Flair 58 Plus 2

Mar 8, 2026 5:20 PM

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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