Better espresso
starts here.
Pull the shot. See how it compares to your best. Get one clear thing to try next. Grindset is the espresso companion that remembers what worked.
Built by a home barista, for home baristas.
A note from the builder
Grindset is a one-person project. Built at the kitchen counter, between shots.
I built this because I wanted a shot logger that actually helped me improve, not just record. The spreadsheet I was using had no idea what machine I was on or what the bean tasted like.
Grindset is live and actively improving. If you find a bug or have an idea, reach out.
If you give it a shot (pun intended) and it helps you pull a better espresso, that's the whole goal.
Seth
Builder · Home barista
Why I built this
I got tired of keeping a spreadsheet.
I wanted something that actually
thought with me, not just logged for me.
the morning ritual
Three steps to
a better shot.
Open to your bag.
Home leads with the coffee you're on — day off roast, last score, and one clear next move.
Pull the shot.
Start the timer, stop when done. Dose and yield carry over from last time.
See where you stand.
New best, or close to it — plus one thing worth trying next. Try it, or keep your recipe.
what's inside
Everything in the cup.
Current Bag, Next Move
Home shows the coffee you're on and exactly one thing to try next — never a wall of stats.
Honest Recipe Score
A score that grades your technique, not a taste it can't actually know. No false confidence.
Leaderboards
Best score, most shots, longest streak. Opt-in only — see how you stack up against other baristas.
Insights & Records
Your best shot ever, longest streak, and how your ratio has drifted over months — read like a season.
Dial-In Coach
Describe your shot in plain English. Get specific adjustments calibrated to your exact machine.
Bag Freshness Tracking
Roast date, peak window, and when a bag's past its prime — tracked automatically, no math.
Tasting Notes Translator
"Sour and thin" becomes "grind 1 step finer, increase dose 0.5g." Real translations.
Shot Timer & History
Time every pull. Search, filter, and edit your full shot history.
Community Recipes
Share your recipes. Rate others. See what's trending on your beans.
Brew Ratio Calculator
Dial in the perfect dose-to-yield ratio for any brew method, instantly.
Export & Share
Copy your recipe, share a shot card, or export your full shot history.
Your shot coach
Your silent
barista.
Describe your shot in plain English. Sour, watery, bitter, flat. Get specific adjustments calibrated to your exact machine and grinder. No jargon. No wasted beans.
- Equipment-aware: coaching calibrated to your exact machine and grinder
- Dial In: describe your shot, get a precise fix
- Coffee Profile Builder: starting parameters from your origin and roast
- Tasting Notes: plain English to exact adjustments
- 2 free shot reads/month, unlimited with Barista
You say
“It's sour and acidic, kind of thin. Pulled in about 22 seconds.”
Dial In
Under-extracted. Short time, sour and thin all confirm it:
- Go 2 clicks finer on your grind
- Keep dose at 18g, same yield target
- Aim for 27 to 30 seconds
- Should bring out the blueberry sweetness
Spoiler: their shots are better now.
the regulars
Dial in
together.
A real knowledge base, not just a feed. Sort recipes by trending or top-rated, start discussions on technique and gear, and get notified when baristas engage with your work.
- Sort by Hot, Top Rated, Most Liked and New
- 5-star ratings so the best shots rise to the top
- Discussion boards for technique & equipment
- Notifications for likes, comments, and ratings
Slayer · Niche Zero
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Washed
Floral, jasmine forward. Took 4 shots to find this.
Worth upgrading from Encore to a flat burr?
Been pulling on my Encore for 2 years, thinking about the Lagom P64. Is the taste difference noticeable or am I just GAS-ing.
Marcus L. rated your Ethiopia Yirgacheffe 5 stars
This week's stage
Sam O.
24
Marco R.
27
Tomas V.
20
new · sporting event
See how you
stack up.
Best score, most shots, most consistent, longest streak — every board scoped to real, timer-measured double shots. Entirely opt-in: your data stays private unless you join.
- Best Score — your highest Recipe Score this week, this month, or ever
- Most Shots — for the days you want to be the most dedicated barista on the app
- Most Consistent — rewards tight technique, not just showing up
- Longest Streak — consecutive weeks pulling 3 or more shots
the menu
Simple. Honest.
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready to go deep.
Free
For the curious. No credit card needed.
- Unlimited shot logging
- Shot timer & history
- Brew ratio calculator
- 2 AI shot reads / month
- 1 Dial In coaching session
Barista
For the seriously addicted. You know who you are.
- Everything in free
- Shot reads (unlimited)
- Dial In (unlimited)
- Tasting Notes Interpreter
- Gear Insights
- Coffee Profile Builder
- Dose/yield trend charts
No credit card required for free plan. Pro trial cancels anytime.
Come on in.
The coffee's on.
Start free. No credit card. No pressure.
Just you, your machine, and better espresso.