Tailored Baseline
Get a starting temperature and ratio shaped by the coffee's roast, origin, process and elevation.
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Free on the App Store with no time limit. Use it with your own coffees and setup, then upgrade to Premium when you want unlimited coffees and shot logs.
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Your whole espresso workflow, in one app
Keep each coffee, its shot history and the recipe that worked in one connected workflow.
Dial-in baselineSee how the baseline works →
A better place to start, built from the bag
Roast, process, elevation and origin each offer a clue about how a coffee may extract. Espresso Metrix combines all four into a practical starting temperature and brew ratio.
RoastMedium
The strongest signal for how readily the coffee may extract.
ProcessWashed
Adds context for body, clarity and fermentation-led flavors.
Elevation2,100 m
A useful clue about density when the bag provides it.
OriginEthiopia
A broad clue that supports the more specific details on the bag.
Start your dial-in
Your baseline
Ethiopia · Washed · Medium · 2,100 m
Temperature94°C
Brew ratio1:2.4
Start here. Finish the dial-in by taste.
How it works
A repeatable dial-in workflow
Start from better information, change one thing at a time and keep what works.
1
Add your coffee
Save the bag details once, then keep every plan, result and adjustment attached to that coffee.
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Start from a tailored baseline
Espresso Metrix suggests a starting temperature and ratio based on the coffee's roast, origin, process and elevation, so your first shot is an informed attempt.
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Plan, pull, and log the shot
Set the target before brewing, then record what actually happened and how the cup tasted.
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Mark it Dialed In & keep it
Save the shot that worked. As beans age, Quick Adjust Grind tracks small tweaks while your original dialed-in recipe stays untouched.
Espresso guides
Dial in with a method, not a hunch
Practical workflows for choosing your next adjustment, understanding what changed and keeping the recipe when the cup tastes right.
Start with these workflows
Taste
Use the Espresso Compass With a Shot Log
Use the familiar Compass flow, then log each taste, adjustment and result so the lesson carries forward.
Read the guide →Dialing inDialing In New Coffee Beans: Read the Bag First
How roast, process, elevation and origin become a practical starting temperature and ratio.
Read the guide →WorkflowCompare Espresso Shots One Change at a Time
A controlled plan, pull, log and compare loop that shows whether your last adjustment actually helped.
Read the guide →Espresso reference library
Dialing in
How to Dial In Espresso: A Step-by-Step Guide
A controlled dose, ratio, time and taste workflow for finding a repeatable espresso recipe.
Read the guide →RecipesEspresso Ratio Explained: Dose, Yield & the 1:2 Rule
What brew ratio means, how many grams in and out for a double shot, and when to go longer or shorter.
Read the guide →TroubleshootingDiagnosing Sour Espresso
Use taste, shot time and puck behavior to find the next useful move when espresso tastes sharply sour.
Read the guide →TroubleshootingDiagnosing Bitter Espresso
Separate harsh extraction from roast character, channeling and old coffee oils before choosing the next adjustment.
Read the guide →FundamentalsEspresso Extraction Time: How Long Should a Shot Take?
Why 25–35 seconds is the classic window, when to break the rule, and how to use time as a diagnostic.
Read the guide →FundamentalsWhen to Grind Finer or Coarser
Use flow and taste together to decide when to grind finer, coarser, or leave the grinder alone.
Read the guide →WorkflowHow to Keep an Espresso Shot Log (What to Track & Why)
The variables worth recording, how to structure them by coffee, and how a log makes each comparison reusable.
Read the guide →FreshnessCoffee Roast Date & Freshness: Staying Dialed In as Beans Age
How rest, storage and coffee age can shift espresso flow, plus a way to adjust without losing the original recipe.
Read the guide →TasteTaste Espresso While Dialing In
Taste acidity, sweetness, bitterness, texture and finish, then turn the comparison into one useful adjustment.
Read the guide →TroubleshootingEspresso Channeling: Fix Uneven Extraction
Use taste, flow and repeatability to identify channeling, then test puck prep before changing the recipe.
Read the guide →FundamentalsEspresso Brew Temperature by Roast Level
Starting temperature ranges by roast, plus a controlled way to decide whether heat is the variable worth moving.
Read the guide →FAQ
Espresso questions, answered
About Espresso Metrix
What is Espresso Metrix?
Espresso Metrix is an espresso dial-in log for home baristas. It keeps each coffee, planned recipe, actual shot, taste notes and dialed-in result together, so you can make the next adjustment with context and return to what worked.
How does Espresso Metrix help me dial in espresso?
Espresso Metrix keeps the variables that affect your espresso together: dose, yield, ratio, extraction time, temperature, grind setting, taste, and notes.
You can compare shots, identify what changed, plan your next adjustment, and save the recipe that produced your best result. Learn more →
What is a tailored espresso baseline?
When you add a coffee, Espresso Metrix suggests a starting temperature and ratio based on roast, origin, process and elevation.
The baseline does not replace dialing in. It gives the first shot a reasoned starting point, which you then adjust for your grinder, machine, water and palate. Learn more →
Can I use Espresso Metrix as an espresso shot tracker?
Yes. You can log the dose, yield, brew ratio, extraction time, temperature, grind setting, rating, taste characteristics, and notes for every shot.
Each shot remains connected to the coffee it was brewed with, making it easier to compare results throughout the life of the bag. Learn more →
Can I save espresso recipes for different coffee beans?
Yes. Every coffee has its own details, shot history, and dialed-in recipe. You can save the result that worked best and return to it whenever you brew that coffee again.
Can I plan my next espresso shot before brewing it?
Yes. You can create a target recipe before pulling the shot, including the dose, yield, ratio, temperature, grind setting, and expected extraction time.
After brewing, you can turn the plan into an actual shot log and record what happened in the cup.
Does Espresso Metrix tell me how to adjust my espresso?
Espresso Metrix gives you a structured record of the recipe, result and taste so you can choose the next adjustment with better evidence.
It does not prescribe one correct recipe. Grinder, machine, basket, water, coffee age and personal taste all shape the result.
Can I track how espresso changes as the beans age?
Yes. Espresso Metrix lets you make day-to-day grind adjustments while preserving your original dialed-in recipe.
This helps you compensate for changes in the coffee as it ages without losing the reference recipe that initially worked. Learn more →
What coffee information can I save?
You can save information including the roaster, coffee name, origin, roast level, roast date, processing method, elevation, photos, and personal notes.
You can then keep every planned recipe and completed shot connected to that coffee.
What does “Now Brewing” mean?
Now Brewing is a dedicated place for the coffees you are actively using. It keeps their current recipe, grind adjustment, and recent extraction information easy to reach without searching through your full espresso diary.
Is Espresso Metrix suitable for experienced home baristas?
Yes. Espresso Metrix is built for home baristas who already know the dial-in loop and want a cleaner record of each decision.
It supports your workflow without imposing a brewing method or deciding what a good espresso should taste like.
Do I need a specific espresso machine or grinder?
No. Espresso Metrix can be used with any espresso machine or grinder.
You can choose your preferred grinder notation, measurement units, temperature unit, pressure unit, dose increments, and other settings to match your equipment.
Does Espresso Metrix support different grinder settings?
Yes. You can configure how grind settings are recorded to better match your grinder, including decimal, click-based, alphanumeric, hundredths, tenths, or manual formats.
Is Espresso Metrix free?
Espresso Metrix can be used free with no time limit. The free version lets you save up to two coffees and six shot logs for each coffee, including iCloud sync.
Premium removes the coffee and shot-log limits. Download free →
Does the free version expire?
No. The free version has no trial deadline and does not stop working after a set number of days.
You can continue using it within the free coffee and shot-log limits for as long as you choose.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Espresso Metrix does not require an Espresso Metrix account, email address, or password.
Your espresso diary is stored on your device and can sync through your personal iCloud account.
Where is my espresso data stored?
Your coffee and shot data is stored on your Apple devices and synced through your personal iCloud when iCloud is available.
Espresso Metrix does not operate developer servers that store your espresso diary.
Does Espresso Metrix collect or sell my coffee data?
Espresso Metrix does not use advertising or tracking and does not sell your espresso diary data.
For complete details about data handling, read the Espresso Metrix Privacy Policy.
Can I use Espresso Metrix without iCloud?
Yes. You can record and manage your espresso diary on your device. iCloud keeps supported data synced between your Apple devices when it is enabled and available.
Which devices support Espresso Metrix?
Espresso Metrix is currently available for iPhone through the Apple App Store.
Is Espresso Metrix available for Android?
No. Espresso Metrix is currently an iPhone app and is not available for Android.
Is Espresso Metrix only for straight espresso?
Espresso Metrix records espresso extraction and taste data, so you can use it for shots served straight or used in drinks such as cappuccinos, flat whites, and iced espresso drinks.
Its primary purpose is to help you understand and reproduce the underlying espresso shot.
Espresso brewing questions
How do I dial in espresso for a new bag of beans?
Keep dose stable, choose a sensible starting ratio and use taste with flow and shot time to decide the next move. Espresso Metrix can suggest a starting temperature and ratio from the coffee's roast, origin, process and elevation. Learn more →
What is the best espresso ratio for a double shot?
A 1:2 brew ratio (18g of ground coffee to 36g of espresso) is the standard starting point. Lighter roasts often shine at 1:2.2–1:2.5, darker roasts at 1:1.8–1:2. Learn more →
Why does my espresso taste sour?
Sharp sourness with little sweetness often points to under-extraction, especially when the shot also ran fast. Try a slightly finer grind while keeping the other controls stable. If sourness and bitterness appear together, check for channeling first. Learn more →
Why does my espresso taste bitter?
Harsh bitterness and a drying finish often point to over-extraction, particularly when the shot ran slowly. Try a slightly coarser grind or a shorter yield, one deliberate change at a time. Roast character and dirty equipment can also add bitterness. Learn more →
How long should an espresso shot take?
25–35 seconds for a double shot at a 1:2 ratio is the classic window, but time is a diagnostic, not a target. Taste decides. Learn more →
Should I adjust grind size as coffee beans age?
Often. As beans degas, the same recipe may begin to run faster, so a small finer adjustment can restore the flow you had when the coffee was dialed in. Quick Adjust Grind tracks the current setting without overwriting the original recipe. Learn more →