with no other information we literally can’t help. there are hundreds of articles and videos out there teaching how to make good espresso – follow their advice, make sure you’re doing things right, then ask us specific questions and we might be able to help.
oh, and grind finer.
elbiggra
Is it my turn? You need to grind finer.
But also, if it tastes good, then don’t worry about how it looks.
Grind finer dawg. There are several factors at play that you gave us zero information about. Generally speaking, my shots only improved when I got a real espresso grinder, good tamper, WDT, and coffee scale.
RONIXwake
As others said you probably need to grind finer, but if you aren’t using fresh roasted beans that could also be the problem.
Alternative-Cup4721
You want to get a small digital scale to dial in your shots. Aim for 18grams coffee to 36grams espresso extracted in 20-30 seconds. If its faster then that, it’s probably to coarse of a grind, if its to slow, the grind is to fine. Theres other variables but thats a start.
SwoopsRevenge
Everything everyone else said plus get better beans too.
ChuletaLoca63
Do you have any indication on roast date of your beans?
usercb
old beans?
pikipedia
finer grind and probably need some fresher beans
Mikeyd8005
It’s the grinds. It’s almost always the grinds.
KeyboardSerfing
Grind finer
Tamping
Stale beans
In that order.
masala-kiwi
I’m just here to say your yellow cup is cute. 💛
Moist_Reward_4052
it could be a multitude of things but def need a finer grind. think of espresso like rocks: the bigger the rocks, the faster water passes through. the smaller the rocks (like sand texture), the slower water passes through!
Unknown1771891010
grind finer
omniron
Grind finer. Tamp harder
thisismyworkact
Do the trick monkey!
Dylan07T
Looks like you need to grind finer, flow is running too fast.
MDGOP
You need more beans, coarser ground and maybe better beans. I have the same machine btw.
aberdeja
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AwHnE1-9012
Grind finer, fill portafilter basket to level directed by breville level tool or 18g for a double basket
Bluegill15
Someone create a sticky for posts like this
panda-spot
I had the same thing with the same machine. I set the grind to 8 and everything is fine. Also, there should be enough coffee in the holder to create pressure.
VektroidPlus
Make sure you’re weighing your espresso before and after first as many have said already.Next culprit would be adjusting your bean grind.
There’s an internal bur inside the grinder to adjust for coarse and fine. I would try adjusting that because the adjustment on the side on the side of the machine is so minuscule with its adjustments. Look up instructions on how to do it on Youtube.
I guarantee if you’re weighing right and adjusting the bur for finer, you’ll get way smoother espresso pulls.
DiplodorkusRex
1. find grinder
2. grind finer
SmoothWD40
Find grindr
GunsouBono
Fyi, there is obviously the dial on the side of the machine. But you can also adjust the grind in the burr insert itself. The video below shows how. Side note, if you’re not already, start weighing your beans and shots. Once you get consistent with variables, you can get a feel for how they impact your shots.
Hard to tell from that video but it looked like there was way too little pressure, the espresso was flowing too freely. You didn’t show the pressure gauge but I’m guessing it’s not pressurizing enough because you need to grind finer, and/or increase the amount of beans you’re grinding in each dose.
ApartDragonfly3055
I noticed you have a single dose but did a double shot…but that wouldn’t matter if you had a separate grinder. Hmm grind finer !!
PipBoy2011
Beans from Costco are probably not fresh enough for espresso using the non pressurized basket. Use the pressurized basket instead.
TreacheryInc
Grind finer or find a finer grinder.
LNagel20
Find griner
Limp_Ad4324
What everyone said. Grind finer.
But, to get next level recommendations, take video of the pressure gauge, too. I’ve learned a ton about pressure, amount of grind inside basket, how much should come out from Redditors. Use razor to make sure proper amount. Make adjustments to grind size and dosage.
Also important, how fresh is the coffee. Some supermarket coffees aren’t near fresh masked by oils for shelf life. Those will run through faster than fresher coffee. It’s a science and welcome to the class.
CaptainGriz225
What bean do you have? Light med or dark
There are two burr settings, one on top under the beans, which I suggest you put to the lowest setting, FINE; I think it’s 1. Then, Depending on the bean and its freshness, the side dial will be somewhere around 12-14.
Show the full process you do for more specific responses.
SaturdayAttendee
One thing I haven’t seen here yet is to make sure you’re using enough grind. Roughly 18g for a double shot for Breville 🙂 Your scale will help, don’t trust the grinder there’s retention (aka grinds get stuck in the grinder, and don’t all fall cleanly into the portafilter)
dausone
Nice cups! Link please
Long_ball_hitter
It’s all about when the coffee was roasted( up to three weeks ago. Only buy beans that have a “roasted on” date in a sealed package), the grind size, and the dose (amount of coffee you put in the basket should match basket volume, around 18 grams, only use double shot baskets, single shot baskets are very difficult to use because of their slanted sidewalls). The other factor required for a good espresso shot is puck prep( do WDT and insure the tamp is firm and level within the basket). I currently own this machine. I have owned it for 7 years. It makes great espresso!
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with no other information we literally can’t help. there are hundreds of articles and videos out there teaching how to make good espresso – follow their advice, make sure you’re doing things right, then ask us specific questions and we might be able to help.
oh, and grind finer.
Is it my turn? You need to grind finer.
But also, if it tastes good, then don’t worry about how it looks.
grind finer
You need to dial in for best taste, not for the best visual appeal. This guide is a good place to start: https://espressoaf.com/guides/beginner.html
Time and weight your shot
If you are getting like 60ml in 15sec
= no pressure = no crema = no Espresso
Grind finer dawg. There are several factors at play that you gave us zero information about. Generally speaking, my shots only improved when I got a real espresso grinder, good tamper, WDT, and coffee scale.
As others said you probably need to grind finer, but if you aren’t using fresh roasted beans that could also be the problem.
You want to get a small digital scale to dial in your shots. Aim for 18grams coffee to 36grams espresso extracted in 20-30 seconds. If its faster then that, it’s probably to coarse of a grind, if its to slow, the grind is to fine. Theres other variables but thats a start.
Everything everyone else said plus get better beans too.
Do you have any indication on roast date of your beans?
old beans?
finer grind and probably need some fresher beans
It’s the grinds. It’s almost always the grinds.
Grind finer
Tamping
Stale beans
In that order.
I’m just here to say your yellow cup is cute. 💛
it could be a multitude of things but def need a finer grind. think of espresso like rocks: the bigger the rocks, the faster water passes through. the smaller the rocks (like sand texture), the slower water passes through!
grind finer
Grind finer. Tamp harder
Do the trick monkey!
Looks like you need to grind finer, flow is running too fast.
You need more beans, coarser ground and maybe better beans. I have the same machine btw.
G
Grind finer, fill portafilter basket to level directed by breville level tool or 18g for a double basket
Someone create a sticky for posts like this
I had the same thing with the same machine. I set the grind to 8 and everything is fine. Also, there should be enough coffee in the holder to create pressure.
Make sure you’re weighing your espresso before and after first as many have said already.Next culprit would be adjusting your bean grind.
There’s an internal bur inside the grinder to adjust for coarse and fine. I would try adjusting that because the adjustment on the side on the side of the machine is so minuscule with its adjustments. Look up instructions on how to do it on Youtube.
I guarantee if you’re weighing right and adjusting the bur for finer, you’ll get way smoother espresso pulls.
1. find grinder
2. grind finer
Find grindr
Fyi, there is obviously the dial on the side of the machine. But you can also adjust the grind in the burr insert itself. The video below shows how. Side note, if you’re not already, start weighing your beans and shots. Once you get consistent with variables, you can get a feel for how they impact your shots.
https://youtu.be/QNvOcE4-VEo?si=aEBt0pCsQqrXJRDS
is the water getting hot enough
Fine grinder
Hard to tell from that video but it looked like there was way too little pressure, the espresso was flowing too freely. You didn’t show the pressure gauge but I’m guessing it’s not pressurizing enough because you need to grind finer, and/or increase the amount of beans you’re grinding in each dose.
I noticed you have a single dose but did a double shot…but that wouldn’t matter if you had a separate grinder. Hmm grind finer !!
Beans from Costco are probably not fresh enough for espresso using the non pressurized basket. Use the pressurized basket instead.
Grind finer or find a finer grinder.
Find griner
What everyone said. Grind finer.
But, to get next level recommendations, take video of the pressure gauge, too. I’ve learned a ton about pressure, amount of grind inside basket, how much should come out from Redditors. Use razor to make sure proper amount. Make adjustments to grind size and dosage.
Also important, how fresh is the coffee. Some supermarket coffees aren’t near fresh masked by oils for shelf life. Those will run through faster than fresher coffee. It’s a science and welcome to the class.
What bean do you have? Light med or dark
There are two burr settings, one on top under the beans, which I suggest you put to the lowest setting, FINE; I think it’s 1. Then, Depending on the bean and its freshness, the side dial will be somewhere around 12-14.
Show the full process you do for more specific responses.
One thing I haven’t seen here yet is to make sure you’re using enough grind. Roughly 18g for a double shot for Breville 🙂 Your scale will help, don’t trust the grinder there’s retention (aka grinds get stuck in the grinder, and don’t all fall cleanly into the portafilter)
Nice cups! Link please
It’s all about when the coffee was roasted( up to three weeks ago. Only buy beans that have a “roasted on” date in a sealed package), the grind size, and the dose (amount of coffee you put in the basket should match basket volume, around 18 grams, only use double shot baskets, single shot baskets are very difficult to use because of their slanted sidewalls). The other factor required for a good espresso shot is puck prep( do WDT and insure the tamp is firm and level within the basket). I currently own this machine. I have owned it for 7 years. It makes great espresso!