A barista told me the reason my home espresso tastes thin is because I'm grinding too fine, so I went coarser, and now it tastes like I'm drinking disappointment with a crema on top.
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6/29/2026 · 6/29/2026
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A barista told me the reason my home espresso tastes thin is because I'm grinding too fine, so I went coarser, and now it tastes like I'm drinking disappointment with a crema on top.

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