This is why your coffee puck is coming out wet, and what to do about it

When you make an espresso, the puck you're left with inside your portafilter can actually say a lot about the quality of the coffee you've made. If you find it to be soft, soupy looking and overly wet, it can be a sign that something is wrong. Another sign, watery or bitter-tasting espresso.

So, if you're wondering, "why is my coffee puck so soggy?" you're in the right place for an answer. Here's what could be causing your soggy puck and what you need to do to fix it.

Spoiler alert, it's a lot simpler to resolve than you may think.

Why your puck is coming out wet

There's a few reasons that your coffee puck could be holding excess water and a TikTok from @sagestudios_uk, makers of the Breville Bambino Plus, helped me realize one of them is simply because you're not filling your puck up