Brew

A starting shot for your setup.

Grind: dial 1–16: The Breville Barista Express grind dial runs from 1 (finest) to 16. For espresso in the non-pressurized basket, start a few steps finer than the middle, then move one number at a time. Change one thing per shot.
Temperature: 91–94 °C (196–201 °F). Change the brew temperature in the machine's settings menu.
Freshness: 10 days off roast: A good window for espresso. Small grind changes should be all you need from here.

If it tastes sour

If it tastes bitter

Breville's 54 mm double basket holds about 18 g. Overfilling makes the puck touch the shower screen.

These numbers are a starting point from common espresso practice, not a recipe from Hoon.

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