Why Is My Espresso Shot Too Slow?

Why Is My Espresso Shot Too Slow?

☕ Why Is My Espresso Shot Too Slow?

👉 Not sure what's wrong? Start here: Coffee Quick Fix Guide

⚡ Quick Answer

Your espresso is too slow because your grind is too fine or your dose is too high. Grind coarser or reduce coffee.

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🔬 Why It Happens

Water struggles to pass through, causing over-extraction—bitter, harsh shots.

🔧 How to Fix It

  • Grind coarser
  • Reduce dose slightly
  • Check tamp (not too hard)
  • Keep shot time 25–30 seconds

🔗 Learn More

Improve your shots with our espresso guide and adjust extraction with our brew time guide.

🎯 Bottom Line

Slow shot = over-extracted. Open up the flow.

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