Welcome to Advanced Espresso! This course is a deep dive into the science behind extraction. You'll learn how each variable impacts your espresso recipe and how you can use your tools and knowledge to optimize the taste of your coffee. You'll be walked through several palate development exercises, shown how to measure your coffee's extraction, how to utilize pre-infusion, and reduce channeling for an overall better-tasting cup of coffee. We'll cover a lot of information, but this course is yours to keep! Come back to it as often as you need. Take notes and jot down your questions in the workspace throughout the course. You'll find the list of required tools for the course in the next module. Are you ready to take your coffee to the next level? Let us know in the comments below what you're hoping to learn!