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The Home Barista Field Guide

Café-quality espresso at home, without the guesswork.

  • PDF e-book · 148 pages
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  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A practical, beautifully photographed guide to dialing in espresso, steaming silky milk and choosing beans you'll love. Written for home setups at every budget, with printable worksheets to track every shot.

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The Home Barista Field Guide

PDF e-book · 148 pages

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What's included

  • 148-page illustrated guide

    Grind size, dose, ratio and milk texture explained in plain language, with a photo for every step.

  • Printable dial-in worksheets

    Log dose, yield and time for each bag of beans and see exactly what to change next.

  • Taste troubleshooting chart

    Sour, bitter or thin? Match the flavor to the fix in under a minute.

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    Every new edition lands in your inbox at no extra cost.

What buyers say

I'd been pouring shots down the sink for months. Two evenings with this guide and my flat whites finally taste like the ones from my local café.

Priya RamanHome barista in Leeds

Clear, calm and refreshingly free of gear snobbery. The worksheets alone were worth the price.

Daniel OkaforFirst espresso machine owner

Questions, answered

When do I get the guide?

Right away. Your download appears as soon as your payment goes through, and we email you a link so you can download it again later.

What format is it in?

A high-resolution PDF that opens on any phone, tablet or computer. The worksheets print cleanly on A4 or US Letter paper.

Will it work with my espresso machine?

Yes. The techniques apply to every home machine, from entry-level models to dual boilers, and the guide points out where the differences matter.

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