Espresso Recipe
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Water
Method
Preparation
- 1
Grind the coffee beans
Using a coffee grinder, grind the espresso coffee beans until they reach a fine consistency similar to table salt. Measure out 18 grams of the ground coffee.
- 2
Prepare the espresso machine
Fill the espresso machine's water reservoir with filtered water. Ensure that all components are clean and properly assembled.
Brewing
- 3
Tamp the coffee
Place the ground coffee into the portafilter basket and use a tamper to compress the coffee evenly. Apply firm pressure to create a smooth, flat surface.
- 4
Brew the espresso
Lock the portafilter into the espresso machine. Start the brewing process and allow the machine to extract the espresso for about 25-30 seconds until you have approximately 30 ml of liquid.
- 5
Serve
Once brewed, pour the espresso into a pre-warmed espresso cup and serve immediately for the best flavor.