04 May What to do if your Espresso shot is watery, runny and weak?

There are three factors you can play with to get the perfect shot:

☕ Make sure you use the right quantity of coffee. This depends on the size of your Portafilter. Most common is 20-22g for a double shot
☕ Adjust your grinder to a finer setting so the grounds resist the water pressure for longer and extract the coffee properly
☕ Make sure you tamp the coffee firmly enough to compress the grounds. This will also improve extraction