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Welcome to
ineedacoffee.com
Your espresso dial-in companion
Dialing in means finding the perfect grind setting for your beans and machine. It usually takes 3–5 shots to get right — but once you're there, every coffee will taste great.
What you'll need
Digital scale
Ideally one that reads to 0.1g
Adjustable grinder
Burr grinder with fine control
Fresh beans
At least 50–100g to dial in with
Timer
Or just use the one in this app
A bit of patience
Dialing in is a process!
How it works
1
Lock your dose
You'll weigh the same amount of coffee every time. This stays fixed.
2
Adjust your grind
Pull a shot, check the time. Too fast? Grind finer. Too slow? Grind coarser. Repeat until you hit the target window.
3
Fine-tune by taste
Once timing is right, taste will tell you if you need small tweaks to yield.
This is one of several ways to dial in espresso — a reliable method for beginners. Remember: a great-tasting shot is always the goal. Use these guidelines as a starting point, not strict rules.