Every coffee preparation method has little tricks, secrets, pitfalls, and different ways to end up with a cup of something you're not super happy with. Espresso has more of those than most, I'd say.

When making your own pour-over coffee at home, one expert notes that it is important that you get the grind just right before brewing.

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