Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Unlock the hidden science of espresso in this 35-minute masterclass.
In this deep dive, I break down three critical — but rarely discussed — variables that shape every shot you pull:
☕ Headspace - what it really is and how it impacts flow and flavor
☕ Fill Rate - why it matters more than you think in espresso extraction
☕ Soak Rate - a new way to understand water’s movement through the puck
By the end, you’ll understand how to use soak rate to improve your technique, refine your espresso recipes, and make more consistent, delicious coffee.
This is unconventional, rarely covered espresso knowledge that will change the way you approach brewing. Whether you’re a barista, coffee professional, or a home enthusiast chasing mastery, this class will give you tools to think about espresso in a whole new way.
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TIME CUES:
0:00- Overview
1:33- Head Space and Fill Rate
5:14- The Lever Difference
6:44- Soak Rate
11:01- The Slayer Dilemma
12:36- Nerdy Digression
16:18- Uneven is Inevitable
18:27- Extraction/Flavor Spectrum
20:06- "GrInD fInEr"
21:20- Ideal Control?
22:25- Pump vs Lever Revisited
25:15- Profiling Implications
28:47- Step Down Head Space?!
30:00- Mongo Recap
Unlock the hidden science of espresso in this 35-minute masterclass.
In this deep dive, I break down three critical — but rarely discussed — variables that shape every shot you pull:
☕ Headspace - what it really is and how it impacts flow and flavor
☕ Fill Rate - why it matters more than you think in espresso extraction
☕ Soak Rate - a new way to understand water’s movement through the puck
By the end, you’ll understand how to use soak rate to improve your technique, refine your espresso recipes, and make more consistent, delicious coffee.
This is unconventional, rarely covered espresso knowledge that will change the way you approach brewing. Whether you’re a barista, coffee professional, or a home enthusiast chasing mastery, this class will give you tools to think about espresso in a whole new way.
LINKS
__________________
Join my Patreon community at:
patreon.com/lancehedrick
Find me on IG at:
instagram.com/lancehedrick
Find me on Facebook at:
facebook.com/lancehedrickcoffee
My storefront: amazon.com/shop/lancehedrick
My SECOND Channel:
Lance Hedrick Unfiltered
youtube.com/channel/UCvNpZQzurSNZQ8e2QNGNXsA
TIME CUES:
0:00- Overview
1:33- Head Space and Fill Rate
5:14- The Lever Difference
6:44- Soak Rate
11:01- The Slayer Dilemma
12:36- Nerdy Digression
16:18- Uneven is Inevitable
18:27- Extraction/Flavor Spectrum
20:06- "GrInD fInEr"
21:20- Ideal Control?
22:25- Pump vs Lever Revisited
25:15- Profiling Implications
28:47- Step Down Head Space?!
30:00- Mongo Recap
