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Can you clarify what you mean by “Watching for the bloom”? I’m an espresso boy, I don’t generally get to see what’s happening in the brew chamber, so I’m unfamiliar with what that term actually means. I’ve watched James’ videos pretty religiously, but it’s your comment that’s made me realise I don’t know what that actually means!
Bloom is the grounds offgassing carbon dioxide. The darker the roast, the greater the bloom. When you're brewing in a filter or a French press you can watch the grounds bubble up and expand as the gas is released.
Perfect, that makes it clear thanks. Explains why I have to time it in the espresso