Why Weighing Coffee for Espresso Matters

Precision is key to great espresso—and it starts with weighing your dose. Measuring your coffee by weight, not volume or scoop size, ensures consistency shot after shot. Even small variations in the amount of ground coffee can dramatically affect flavour, extraction time, and overall balance in the cup.

Here’s why it matters:

• Consistency: Using the same dose every time creates a reliable flavour profile your customers can count on.

• Proper Extraction: Too little coffee leads to under-extraction (sour, weak), while too much causes over-extraction (bitter, harsh). Weighing helps hit the sweet spot.

• Dialing In: When testing or adjusting grind size, knowing the exact input weight allows you to make accurate changes and track results.

• Professional Standards: Most specialty cafés use precise recipes (e.g., 18g in / 36g out in 25–30 sec). Weighing ensures you meet those benchmarks.

  
  

In short, weighing your coffee gives you control. And in coffee, control is what separates a good shot from a great one.