Espresso Dose & Yield Ratio Calculator

Calculate the optimal dose, yield, and brew ratio for your espresso machine, beans, and taste goal to achieve balanced extraction.

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Adjusts for taste preferences and bean variations.

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We ask for bean roast, target taste, basket size, current ratio, extraction time, machine type, and grind setting because these optimize ratios for balanced extraction. These inputs ensure proper flavor balance. Limitation: the tool uses standard ratios (e.g., 1:2) and may not account for specific bean density or machine pressure inconsistencies.

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Espresso Brewing Guide

Selected Inputs

• Roast Type: Dark Roast
• Flavor Profile: Bright / Acidic
• Dose: Single (14-16g)
• Ratio: 1:2 (Normale)
• Extraction Time: 25-35 seconds
• Machine Type: Super Automatic
• Grind Size: Fine

Ideal Dose and Yield Calculation

Based on your selected dose of 14-16g and a 1:2 ratio, the ideal yield for your espresso shot is calculated as follows:

1. Minimum Yield:
   ( 14g \times 2 = 28g )
   (espresso yield of 28g)
2. Maximum Yield:
   ( 16g \times 2 = 32g )
   (espresso yield of 32g)

Summary

• Dose: 14-16g
• Yield: 28-32g
• Total Brew Time: 25-35 seconds

Understanding Espresso Ratios

The 1:2 Rule

The 1:2 ratio means that for every gram of coffee used, you aim to extract double the weight in liquid espresso. This is a standard for a balanced shot, producing a rich and full-bodied flavor.

Ristretto vs. Lungo

• Ristretto: A "short shot" that uses the same amount of coffee but extracts less water, resulting in a sweeter, more concentrated flavor. Typically, it follows a ratio of around 1:1.5 or 1:1.
• Lungo: A "long shot" that extends the extraction time and uses more water, resulting in a larger volume of espresso with a more bitter taste. This usually follows a ratio closer to 1:3 or more.

Adjustments for Optimal Flavor

1. Grind Size: Adjust grind size to fine-tune extraction. A finer grind increases resistance, potentially leading to a longer extraction time.
2. Dose Adjustment: Experiment with the dose within the range of 14-16g to find your preferred balance of flavors. A higher dose may enhance body and richness, while a lower dose can highlight acidity.

Alternative Brewing Ratios

1. 1:1.5 (Ristretto): For a sweeter and more concentrated shot, consider adjusting your ratio to 1:1.5. This will require you to use the same amount of coffee (14-16g), aiming for a yield of approximately 21-24g.
2. 1:3 (Lungo): For a longer shot with more volume, adjust your ratio to 1:3. This would use the same coffee dose but yield 42-48g of espresso, enhancing the brightness while adding more dilution.

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Built by The Tool Collective team. As you may know, we are a group of diverse multi-hobby individuals with loads of unique interests. Coffee/Espresso, quite literally, keeps us all going everyday and allows us to make these tools and produce fast, efficient, quality, content for our users. With age, our overall tastes for coffee have changed significantly and we all truly appreciate it for it's variations and palatable beauty. We truly LOVE coffee, and we want to bring a huge batch of highly useful and helpful tools for those that share this enthusiasm for this delicious and impactful beverage. You'll find product decision engines, and highly intelligent advisory tools to help level up your brewing skill. Enjoy!

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