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Factors of good preparation and valuable barista knowledge from the world of coffee preparation - tips and background information.

The most important questions about coffee preparation, portafilter machines, technology, and troubleshooting, simply explained

FAQ Coffee Knowledge & Technique – Barista Tips, Portafilter & Espresso Guide

Discover our practical FAQ Coffee Knowledge & Technology Guide on espresso and perfect portafilter preparation. You'll gain valuable barista knowledge, solutions for common problems, help with issues concerning portafilter machines, and tips for diagnosing defects. Whether you're a beginner or a professional – with easy-to-understand instructions, you'll sustainably improve taste, extraction, and coffee quality.

Questions like: what are the best professional portafilter machines, what is the right grind setting for a coffee grinder, why is cleaning a brew group so important, what are the technical differences, what barista accessories are necessary, or even the question: "Why is my portafilter leaking water and no longer building up brewing pressure?" Benefit from clear explanations, valuable tips, and years of experience from barista practice.

Grind-by-Sync - Verbinde Deine Espressomühle mit dem Profi-Siebträger

Grind-by-Sync - Verbinde Deine Espressomühle mit dem Profi-Siebträger

Mehr Performance und Kaffeequalität in der Gastronomie. Mit der Grind by Sync Verbindung, hast Du das perfekte Duo für den immer richtigen Mahlgrad und Menge bei der Kaffeezubereitung. Hier erfährst Du warum!

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Channeling beim Espresso: Ursachen, Anzeichen und wie du Kanalbildung vermeidest.

What is channeling in coffee extraction?

If your coffee tastes sour, bitter, or simply unbalanced after extraction, this could be a sign of channeling. This article explains the reasons behind it.

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Reparaturtipp: Siebträger baut nicht ausreichend Druck auf

Repair tip: Portafilter does not build up sufficient pressure

Typical pressure problems with portafilter machines can be due to various factors if your portafilter machine does not build up any pressure or does not build up enough pressure.

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Finde die perfekte Espressomühle - Darauf solltest Du achten!

Find the perfect espresso grinder - what you should pay attention to!

This is what you should pay attention to when choosing your espresso grinder! One of the 5M rules stands for the correct grinding of coffee - after selection and roasting, another important point that determines the quality of a cup of espresso.
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So stellst Du den optimale Mahlgrad Deiner Kaffeemühle ein

How to set the optimal grinding level of your coffee grinder

Fine, medium, coarse – which setting is the right one? The ultimate guide to adjusting the grinding level of your coffee grinder.
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So tampst Du richtig - Wertvolle Tipps für die perfekte Kaffeezubereitung

How to tamp properly - valuable tips for the perfect coffee preparation

Why is tamping (compressing coffee) so important and what influence it has on the taste of the coffee.
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