I found a NEW HOBBY & I NEED SOME HELP!!!! | My Espresso Journey

I recently went down a rabbit trail of learning to make espresso.... And I really need some help
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[@dannyeicher6173]

Sweet looking coffee machine. I have no idea in what you need. Sorry. Where's the girl's? Thanks gor sharing John. Be safe and tell M and K hi for me...🎥😃👍👌👊🙏☕️

[@JohnLe]

thanks Dan. M&K will be back soon :)

[@JohnLe]

Leave any tips you have!!! :)

[@dannyphan1352]

I want to see you in a green apron 🤣

[@mikehuynh5586]

I'm not a professional, but also have similar issues. Do you like the taste of your espresso even though the ratio is not 1:2? I enjoy the ratio similar to yours, and use a Acaia Lunar as timer/scale. Really accurate, but controls are very sensitive.
If you want to improve taste, check your water type. IMO, spring water has a nice taste to it, or even filtered tap water (non-RO). Hobbyist's would get distilled water and add minerals to it. Third Wave comes to my mind. (I don't work/advertise for them)
I've purchased beans from Costco and online stores, and have kinda settled on Lavazza to be a household favorite.
Coffee Gear: Niche grinder, Weber Eg-1, and La Marzocco LM. (I'm definition of "All the gear, no idea." lol)

[@JohnLe]

I enjoy the flavors just fine with the ratio I'm getting. I get pretty close to 1:2 but not exact... I think some of it will have to do with the inner burr changes, and I don't really want to get into that at the moment.... lol afraid of messing something up.
I've tried starbucks beans (no), fresh beans from local shops (good but $$), recently tried Lavazza, and liked it pretty good. What flavor do you get?