Bonus — Phase 2: Espresso
Calculator and Diagnosis
Two tools to dial in your recipe and solve flavor problems
Yield calculator
Flavor diagnosis
01
Dose and Yield Calculator
Enter your dose and choose a ratio to calculate your espresso's target yield
Dose
Dry coffee in the portafilter
g
Typical range: 14–20g for a double basket
Ratio
Coffee:beverage proportion
Standard — universal starting point
Your target yield
36 g in cup
18g × 2.0 = 36g
Adjust your grind until you reach this yield within the indicated time.
Ratio reference
How yield varies with an 18g base dose
Ratio Name Yield (18g) Profile
1:1 Ristretto 18 g Intense
1:1.5 Long ristretto 27 g Concentrated
1:2 Standard 36 g Balance ✦
1:2.5 Lungo 45 g Softer
1:3 Long lungo 54 g Light
Ideal time: 25–35 sec · Recommended temperature: 92–94°C
02
Flavor Diagnosis
Taste your shot, identify what you're sensing, and get solutions ranked by impact
Step 1 — Taste your shot and pick what best describes it