This may seem like a dumb question, but how do I start adjusting gram dosings in espresso? What is a reliable way that you guys use in a cafe setting to know exactly how many grams you are putting in the portafilter? I ask because I keep reading over and over again the importance of knowing how many grams you use for what type of shot/basket/time ect. and I guess I just don't know how to do that. It seems like such a basic thing that I get the feeling it is an afterthought for some of you. So that leads me to wonder what I'm missing out on. How do I measure how many grams I use? And what does that mean for how the shot will come out? What are the benefits of adjusting the dosage? What are some things to remember that will make adjusting dosage easier in an effort to improve my shot quality?
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