Espresso

Choose and handle oat, almond, soy, and other plant milks so they pair better with espresso and brewed coffee.

A practical cleaning cadence for baskets, portafilters, steam wands, burrs, water tanks, and drip trays.

Reduce espresso channeling with distribution, dose, basket fit, tamping, grind, and careful shot observation.

Decide which brewing path fits your taste, budget, counter space, maintenance tolerance, and morning schedule.

Keep puck preparation useful with a short routine that improves consistency without adding unnecessary rituals.