Join hosts Nathan and Brad as they sit down with Abby Phillips, Baba Java’s head barista and trainer, for an expert guide to brewing espresso at home.

In this episode Abby shares essential tips and techniques, from ensuring your portafilter is hot, clean, and dry to mastering milk steaming for that perfect latte texture. Learn the importance of a burr grinder, proper tamping, and using a scale for consistent shots. Abby also breaks down her recommended coffee choices, like Baba Java’s Bluff blend, and offers hacks for even extraction and silky milk foam.

Packed with practical advice and pro insights, this episode is a must-listen for any home barista. Check out the accompanying video on Baba Java’s blog for visual demonstrations of Abby’s techniques!

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Abby's Home Espresso Demo:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6qBIUIJJskThe Baba Java Coffee Blog:https://babajavacoffee.com/blog/Take our quiz and find your new favorite coffee!https://babajavacoffee.com/coffee-quiz/