Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Watch as Gray sets up the Baratza Forte AP and pulls a shot of espresso from start to finish. Built for precision and control, the Forte AP features flat ceramic burrs, a responsive touchscreen interface, and both timed and weight-based dosing. In just a few minutes, Gray walks through grinding and brewing a shot to show how the Forte AP delivers consistent performance in a home or light commercial setup.

Recipe:
Coffee dose: 18 grams
Espresso yield: 36 grams
Brew ratio: 1:2
Shot time: 25–30 seconds
Grind setting: 2K on the Forté AP

0:00 Intro
0:25 Unboxing
1:08 Washing
1:17 Setup
2:06 Grind Settings
3:02 Grinding Modes
3:58 Espresso
4:56 Outro