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Jul 29
37m 34s

The World’s Best Barista Plays Espresso ...

Ben Bicknell & Rohan Cooke
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Does better espresso require more gear, or just better puck prep? Reigning World Barista Champion Jack Simpson is back. This time, we’re skipping the victory-lap interview and putting the world champ to work. Jack reveals the most common mistake he sees baristas make, why distribution is king and how he dials in espresso by taste instead of blindly chasing ... Show More
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