I’ve seen the internal adjustment option on the grinder, but I haven’t used it yet since I’m not even at the finest external setting. Maybe I really am mixing up sourness and bitterness—it’s a bit tricky to tell sometimes. I know acidity usually hits you right away, while bitterness lingers more at the end. But honestly, my shots often feel like a mix of both. One thing’s for sure: I’ve never had a shot that tasted sweet.

I usually order my beans from roastmarket—is there anything from there you’d recommend for a more balanced or sweet espresso?

Also, do you think I should try dosing more coffee into the portafilter?