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Why does my espresso come out sour only after changing the grinder setting?

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Grind finer or increase extraction temperature/time in small steps; under-extraction is a common cause of sour espresso.

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What might explain the problem involving my espresso come out?

Grind finer or increase extraction temperature/time in small steps; under-extraction is a common cause of sour espresso.