
How Espresso Should Taste: The Sweet Spot Between Science and Craft
If you think espresso is supposed to be bitter and harsh, you’ve been lied to. A well-prepared shot of espresso should be sweet, balanced, and full of flavor—not something you need to drown in sugar or milk just to make it drinkable. If your espresso tastes like burnt rubber or liquid ash, something has gone wrong. But let’s fix that.