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

The breville bambino plus / sage bambino plus in stainless steel silver photographed against a blue background shown with its accessories including milk jug, tamper, portafilter, and shown in use extracting espresso.

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.