{"id":14018,"date":"2025-12-15T11:07:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lamarzocco-fr-update.testsuite.it\/?p=14018"},"modified":"2025-12-15T11:07:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:07:25","slug":"experimenting-with-pressure-espresso-on-the-linea-mini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lamarzocco-fr-update.testsuite.it\/en\/experimenting-with-pressure-espresso-on-the-linea-mini\/","title":{"rendered":"Experimenting with Pressure &#038; Espresso on the Linea Mini"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Embark on a deep dive into the dynamics of pressure in espresso brewing with \u2018Experimenting with Espresso at Home\u2019 using the Linea Mini. This guide illuminates the critical role of pressure, from the art of pre-infusion to the innovation of adjusting static pump pressure for varied extractions. Learn how manipulating pressure, including brewing at pressures like 6 bars, can transform the taste and quality of your espresso. This guide is an invitation to explore and master one of the most fascinating variables in espresso making, encouraging you to push the boundaries of your home barista skills with the Linea Mini.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Experimenting with Espresso at Home\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5klHU_5Kiuk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Changing the pressure on our Linea Mini can be done in a few different ways.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>pressure options like never before<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Linea Mini has a few ways to brew with different pressures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>using pre-infusion<\/strong><br \/>\nIf connected to the app and plumbed-in, we can follow a recipe that involves adding a timed pre-infusion.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-Infusion is the continuous introduction of water at a low pressure (3 bars or line pressure, for example), until static pump pressure is applied to the brewing process.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320217\" src=\"https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-App.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-App.png 3840w, https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-App-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-App-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-App-1024x576.png 1024w\" alt=\"\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The goal of this continuous flow of water is to allow for the lower bars to gently push the hot water through the espresso puck until it swells and becomes fully saturated. At that point, the pressure rises to the static pressure, usually 9 bars for the rest of the extraction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>brewing at 6 bars<\/strong><br \/>\nTo brew a recipe that recommends 6 bars of pressure we can easily make the adjustment on the pump of our Linea Mini. Changing the pump pressure is done internally but the adjustment screw is located on the top right side of the machine, meaning we don\u2019t need to remove any of the body panels. We should remember to change it only while a shot is being brewed.<\/p>\n<p>When the bars of pressure are applied more intensely during the brewing, such as with 9 bars, it allows for the rapid extraction of our sought-after flavors but brewing with a lower 6 bars can also taste fantastic!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-320219\" src=\"https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-Bottomless-2.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-Bottomless-2.png 3840w, https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-Bottomless-2-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-Bottomless-2-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-Bottomless-2-1024x576.png 1024w\" alt=\"\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2160\" \/><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<p>Brewing espresso is a delicate balance between extracting the optimal flavors and avoiding less tasty compounds. Changing the pressure can result in helping us to achieve a flavorful and well-balanced shot of espresso, but it is not guaranteed. It\u2019s simply another variable to experiment with. Get comfortable with the process of making espresso well before jumping into these changes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\">\n<figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-Card.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"2160\" data-id=\"320221\" data-link=\"https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/experimenting-with-pressure-espresso-on-the-linea-mini\/10-mini-journey-experimenting-card\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-Card.png\" data-width=\"3840\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\">\n<figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-Espresso-Subscription-2.png?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"2160\" data-id=\"320222\" data-link=\"https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/experimenting-with-pressure-espresso-on-the-linea-mini\/10-mini-journey-experimenting-espresso-subscription-2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/home.lamarzoccousa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10-Mini-Journey-Experimenting-Espresso-Subscription-2.png\" data-width=\"3840\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Brewing at any lower pressure\u2014means making changes to other variables to offset what we\u2019ve done; in this way we can work to try and develop recipes we enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lamarzocco-fr-update.testsuite.it\/en\/book-a-demo\/\">Book a demo<\/a>\u00a0with our La Marzocco France Team.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embark on a deep dive into the dynamics of pressure in espresso brewing with \u2018Experimenting with Espresso at Home\u2019 using the Linea Mini. 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