Better espresso
starts here.
Log the shot. Describe what went wrong. Get exact adjustments for your machine. Grindset is the espresso log that talks back.
Built by a home barista, for home baristas.
Latest shot
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Natural
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Running fast and thin. Go 2 clicks finer to slow the flow. Keep dose at 18g, target 36g out in 28 to 32s.
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.
Pull the shot.
Start the timer, stop when done. Log dose, yield, and time.
Tell it how it tastes.
"Sour and thin" or "bitter and ashy". Plain English, not barista jargon.
Get the fix.
Grindset reads your shot, knows your machine, and tells you exactly what to change.
what's inside
Everything in the cup.
Brew Ratio Calculator
Dial in the perfect dose-to-yield ratio for any brew method, instantly.
Shot Timer & Log
Time every pull. Search, filter, and edit your full shot history.
Machine Intelligence
Coaching calibrated to your exact machine and grinder setup.
Dial In
Describe your shot in plain English. Get specific, science-backed adjustments.
Coffee Profile Builder
Add origin, roast, and process. Get starting parameters for any bag.
Community Discussions
Ask technique questions, troubleshoot gear, share discoveries.
Tasting Notes
"Sour and thin" becomes "grind 1 step finer, increase dose 0.5g." Real translations.
Shot Read
Snap a photo of your shot. Grindset reads the crema, body, and volume visually.
Trend Charts
See how your dose, yield, and time evolve over weeks. Spot patterns, track progress.
Community Recipes
Share your recipes. Rate others. See what's trending on your beans.
Export & Share
Copy your recipe, share to social, 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
the menu
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- Brew ratio calculator
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