What do we mean when we refer to ‘weighing espresso’? What is a ‘brew ratio recipe’? How do we weigh espresso and why does it matter?

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Why do we need to pay attention to the brew ratio espresso recipe and use a scale?

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What tools do you need to weigh espresso, ristretto or lungo?

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