A good espresso is not easy to make, but it’s not as hard as Starbucks baristas want us think it is. You just need to control a few preparation details such as water quality, brewing temperature, shot pulling time, grind size, etc… If you follow the recipe and the instructions, you’ll get at least a decent shot.

This infographic teaches you in a graphical and easy way how to control all the brewing aspects in order to get a great shot. It’s probably not the most detailed guide, but it’s a great introduction or reminder into the home barista world. Coffee-Brewing-Methods.com has a more detailed guide, and they recommend those who look for perfection to read that.

Infographic by how to make espresso