Cafe Espresso Recipe
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Ingredients
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Espresso Coffee
Method
Preparing the Espresso
- 1
Grind the Beans
Start by grinding 18 grams of espresso coffee beans until fine.
- 2
Prepare the Machine
Preheat your espresso machine and ensure it is clean and ready to use.
- 3
Tamp the Coffee
Place the ground coffee into the portafilter and tamp it down firmly to create an even surface.
- 4
Brew the Espresso
Lock the portafilter into the espresso machine. Start brewing and allow 60 ml of water to pass through the coffee for about 25-30 seconds.
- 5
Serve
Once brewed, pour the espresso into a pre-warmed cup and serve immediately.