Single Espresso Recipe
Make Single Espresso Recipe in just 6m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Espresso shot
- 1
Preheat the espresso machine and warm the cup to improve crema stability.
- 2
Grind fresh coffee to a fine espresso grind just before brewing.
- 3
Dose 7 g of ground coffee into the portafilter and distribute evenly.
- 4
Tamp the coffee puck firmly and level to create a consistent surface.
- 5
Lock the portafilter into the group head and start the shot.
- 6
Extract until roughly 25–30 ml of espresso is collected in about 25–30 seconds; stop when the shot has a rich crema and balanced aroma.
- 7
Serve immediately in the preheated cup and enjoy as a single espresso.