Espresso Recipe
Strong and rich Italian coffee.
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Ingredients
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Espresso Ingredients
Method
Espresso Preparation
- 1
Grind the Coffee Beans
Using a burr grinder, grind 18 grams of espresso coffee beans to a fine consistency suitable for espresso. The grind should resemble table salt.
- 2
Prepare the Espresso Machine
Turn on the espresso machine and let it heat up for at least 15 minutes. This ensures that the machine reaches the optimal brewing temperature.
- 3
Tamp the Coffee Grounds
Place the ground coffee into the portafilter basket. Use a tamper to press the grounds evenly and firmly, applying about 30 pounds of pressure to create a flat, even surface.
- 4
Brew the Espresso
Lock the portafilter into the espresso machine. Start the brewing process and allow the espresso to extract for about 25-30 seconds until you have 60 ml of rich, dark espresso.
- 5
Serve and Enjoy
Pour the freshly brewed espresso into a pre-warmed espresso cup. Enjoy it straight or with a touch of sugar if desired.