IS THE PUCK PREP IMPORTANT FOR MAKING ESPRESSO?

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Have you ever seen your trusted barista carefully arranging the coffee in the portafilter before preparing your coffee?

This is known as the preparation of our coffee pod to make an espresso, this is important to obtain a correct, uniform extraction and thus be able to replicate a recipe consistently.


The idea is to achieve a perfectly compacted, horizontal and homogeneous coffee bean, avoiding lumps, inclinations or any irregularity in the bean that could affect our extraction, since these irregularities can generate that parts of the coffee are less extracted than others, leaving us with a final beverage with less body and with sour and salty flavors in our coffee.


There are several tools and techniques that help us to do this, such as WDT, spring-loaded tampers, distributors, etc. All of these are specifically designed to accommodate the coffee bed or break those possible lumps. 

If you want to be able to make quality espressos in a consistent and simple way, we invite you to sign up for our Espresso Workshop, here we will teach you all about the relevant parameters and a correct technique to prepare espressos.



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https://nomadcoffee.es/products/taller-espresso

Frequently Asked Questions 

What do I need to register for the barista workshops?

You just need to be eager to learn about the world of specialty coffee. It is not necessary to have previous experience as a barista.

Do you offer more advanced barista training?

Yes, we offer advanced barista training options for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of specialty coffee. In our Academy section "For Baristas" you will find all of our course offerings.

What topics are covered in the free courses?

The course covers topics on the cultivation and processing of specialty coffee, techniques for the elaboration of a good espresso, tips for a good milk emulsion, as well as practical recommendations for different types of methods.

Do I need to have my own coffee machine to learn to be a barista?

It is not strictly necessary, the world of coffee is very diverse and is not only focused on the preparation of espresso, however, having one will allow you to apply the techniques taught in a practical way.

What are SCA courses and diplomas?

These courses are designed for coffee professionals, where you will not only receive complete training with advanced content in the world of specialty coffee and high-level practical exams, but you will also have the opportunity to obtain a certificate internationally endorsed by the Specialty Coffee Association as a barista.