Working with the Bad Hand team to explore the process of making and dialing in espresso was a hands on, sensory experience that brought the craft to life. From weighing and grinding the beans to calibrating the espresso machine, every step revealed the team’s obsession with precision and flavor. Together, we observed how even small variables such as grind size, water temperature, pressure, and shot time can dramatically change the taste and texture of the espresso.

The Bad Hand baristas shared their methodical yet intuitive approach, tasting and tweaking each extraction until it reached that perfect balance of sweetness, acidity, and body. Capturing this process for the video became a celebration of their dedication to the craft, the ritual, the experimentation, and the moments of quiet focus that make every cup they brew so distinctively theirs.