Espresso Recipe
Make Espresso Recipe in just 7m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Water
Method
Espresso Brewing
- 1
Preheat equipment
Turn on the espresso machine and preheat the portafilter, group head, and a pre-warmed cup by running a short rinse.
- 2
Grind and dose
Grind 18 grams of coffee to a fine, uniform texture suitable for espresso. Tare your scale and dose the grounds into the portafilter.
- 3
Distribute and Tamp
Evenly distribute the coffee in the filter basket, then tamp with steady pressure (about 30-40 pounds) until the puck is level.
- 4
Brew the shot
Lock the portafilter in and start the extraction. Aim for about 36 ml of espresso in roughly 25-30 seconds for a balanced shot.
- 5
Evaluate crema and aroma
Check for a rich crema and fragrant aroma. If crema is thin or uneven, adjust grind size slightly for next shot.
- 6
Serve
Pour the espresso into a preheated cup and serve immediately as a single or double shot as desired.
- 7
Cleanup
Remove the puck, purge the group head, and clean the portafilter and machine surfaces.
