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Technique

Brew ratio, dose and yield: the three numbers that fix your coffee

Dose in, liquid out, time taken. How to write down a repeatable espresso recipe in grams and seconds, and what to change when the cup is sour or bitter.

Updated 11/3/2026 · 6 min

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