Espresso Dispensing Concerns - Espresso Machine

Is Espresso flowing slowly or only drips?

• Coffee is ground too finely. Use a slightly coarser grind.
• The coffee was tamped too hard. Use a slightly lighter tamp between 30-40 lb or 15-20 kg of force.
• The filter basket can be blocked. Use a pin to unblock the hole(s).
• The machine might need to be descaled.

Is Espresso flowing too quickly?

• Coffee is ground too coarsely. Use a slightly finer grind.
• Not sufficient coffee in the filter basket. Increase the dose of coffee. 
• Coffee was tamped too softly. Use a slightly firmer tamp between 30-40 lb or 15-20 kg of force.

For more information, check out 'How to Make an Espresso Shot'.

Is Espresso flowing over the edge of the Portafilter?

• The portafilter is not inserted in the Group Head properly. Ensure the Portafilter is completely inserted and rotated until the handle is aligned to the lock icon. 
• There are coffee grounds around the rim of the filter basket. Swipe excess coffee to ensure a proper seal in the Group Head. 
• Too much coffee in the filter basket. Use a lower dose of coffee.