The basket is overfilled or underfilled
The puck shows the imprint of the shower screen, or sits so low that water pools above it.
Applies to: Espresso machine, Espresso
Likely causes and adjustments
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Cause 1 of 3 · Commonly the cause
Dose outside the basket's design range
Do you know what dose range your basket is made for?
Work within the range stated for the basket, commonly around 14-18 g for a standard double.