The Espresso Compass

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• Under-extracted and Strong

• SweetSpot

• Over-extracted and Weak

Overwhelming
Salty
Sour
Strong

Robust Thick

Plump
Transparent
Sweet
Strong
Balanced

Overwhelming Substantial
Fruity
Balanced
Intense Creamy
Salty Ripe Nuanced
Sour
Generic Fluffy
Slender
Quick Finish
Delicate Dry
Bland Thin Bitter Empty
Bitter
Strength Bitter Watery
Dry

Watery

Extraction

lmprove your extraction lncrease your extraction When adjusting yield,

by distributing grinds eventy, by making it more even or using a do not change the dose.
and using agood grinder/ finer grind setting (time increase). Time will change as a result.
flat and snug tamper/\JST baskets/ Don't grind too fine or extraction will Only adjust grind ifyour shot time
awell developed roast become uneven and decline. is too far off

A more even (improved) extraction is always

lfyou're tasting bitterness and soumess
desirable because it
together, your extraction is likely uneven
-creates a larger sweet spot (green)
because they can co-exist there.
-allows far richer and sweeter espresso
An even extraction has more room far Barista
-intensifies positive and unique flavours
expression and exploration of the coffee's
-diminishes negative and generic flavours
unique flavours without distraction.
-is more efficient