The Uncomfortable Truth About Espresso

💧 Master coffee water now (skip years of frustration) https://coffeechronicler.gumroad.com/l/h20 Why does expensive specialty coffee keep pulling sour shots? In this video, I explain the fundamental tension between how specialty coffee is evaluated (optimized for filter brewing) and how traditional espresso actually works (high concentration, milk drinks, different flavor targets). Important disclaimer: I'm intentionally not giving you a specific price point or roast level to look for, because that depends entirely on your context and preferences. What I am saying is that within a roaster's lineup, the cheaper option is often better for traditional home espresso. If they're selling a $13 blend and a $25 single origin omni roast, the blend will probably be easier to dial in and taste more balanced. Read more here: https://coffeechronicler.com/why-is-my-espresso-sour/ 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - A Personal Story 2:18 - How Coffee Scoring Actually Works 5:11 - Cupping doesn't work for espresso 5:51 Acidity in Espresso 7:30 - Roasting for Espresso 8:45 - The Traits of Espresso Beans That Are Easy to Brew