Acidity vs sweetness: How basket design affects espresso extraction
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
Key takeaways
Perceived sweetness in espresso comes from body, lipids, and crema.
Bright acidity needs sweetness and body to avoid tasting sour.
IMS-Filtri’s NT basket adds clarity, while the Big Bang adds sweetness.
Treat filter baskets as an extraction variable and redial the grind setting when switching between them.
When an espresso tastes too sharp or too thin, baristas usually start with the coffee or the recipe. They adjust the grind si… read more