How can I improve my shots?

There's a lot of ways you can improve the quality of your espresso shots in the home.

• use fresh beans, or roast you own
• a quality grinder is an absolute must for espresso. Don't skimp.
• grind seconds before brewing.
• experiment with your dosage of grounds
• experiment with your grind fineness control
• experiment with your tamp pressure
• learn when your machine hits its temperature "sweet spot" (this is known as temperature surfing)
• practice
• practice
• practice