How recently was your coffee roasted? Espresso especially needs time to release CO2, and freshly roasted beans can cause inconsistencies and channeling.

In general rest time corresponds with roast level:

• Dark roasts - 1 to 1.5 week
• Medium roasts - 1.5 to 2 weeks
• Light roasts - 2 weeks +

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