The REAL Reason Your Home Espresso Tastes So Bad (It's not the Coffee Machine, It's YOU!)

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Got a new coffee machine and can't get it to work? You're not alone. Many people think their brand-new machine is faulty when the problem actually lies in the process. We're here to help you stop the frustration and start making great coffee at home! ☕ In this video, we'll bust the most common myths and reveal the four key areas you need to master to go from beginner to pro barista: ➡️ Setting up your equipment: Learn how to properly set up your grinder from its zero point and why you should never use a cold group handle. ➡️ Understanding a coffee recipe: Discover the importance of using a scale, weighing your dose and yield, and how to use time to dial in the perfect espresso. ➡️ Knowing your beans: We explain the life cycle of a coffee bean, why freshness matters, and how to avoid wasting a whole bag when dialling in. ➡️ Mastering your skills: Luke debunks common myths (no, tamping harder doesn't make it stronger!) and discuss essential tools and techniques like WDT and why you should avoid advanced machine settings at first. If you're tearing your hair out over messy extractions and inconsistent results, this video is for you. Share it with a friend who just got a new machine and help them avoid the common mistakes! Barista Manuals: Get our comprehensive home barista manuals to guide you step-by-step through the process: https://artisti.com.au/products/artistis-complete-home-barista-training-manual?variant=40859354923123 __________________________________ 🌐 Artisti Wholesale Coffee & Cafe Supplies (Australia): https://order.app.link/0vpbRPiksOb 🌐 Australian Website: https://artisti.com.au 🌐 US/Canada Website: http://artisticoffee.com 🌐 New Zealand Website: https://artisti.co.nz/ 🌐 United Kingdom Website: https://artisticoffee.co.uk/ 📷 Follow Artisti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artisticoffeeroasters/ 📷 Follow Luke Floyd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukecoffeeoz/ 📷 Follow Jimmy Evans on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmy.e.coffee/ 👍 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisticoffee 👉 Find us on X (Twitter): https://x.com/ArtistiAU 👉Find us on Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/artisticoffeeroasters/ 🎥 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@artisticoffeeroasters #coffee #homebarista #espressomachine #beginners #coffeetraining #makingcoffee #howtomakecoffeeathome ↓CHAPTERS↓ 0:00 - Introduction 1:32 - The four main points we will cover 1:53 - 1st Point: Setting up a home machine 6:29 - 2nd Point: Understanding brew recipes 11:44 - 3rd Point: Understanding the produce 16:52 - 4th Point: Your skills & myths busted 26:00 - Final thoughts