Espresso Recipe
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Ingredients
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COFFEE, TEA & ESPRESSO
Method
COFFEE, TEA & ESPRESSO
- 1
Rinse and preheat your espresso cup and portafilter with hot water. Run a quick blank shot to warm the machine.
- 2
Weigh out 18 g of finely ground espresso coffee. Dose into the portafilter and distribute evenly.
- 3
Tamp the coffee with about 15-20 pounds of pressure until the surface is level and compact.
- 4
Lock the portafilter into the espresso machine and start the shot. Pull approximately 25-30 ml of espresso over 25-30 seconds using the preheated water.
- 5
Taste the shot. If under-extracted (sour), adjust grind finer; if over-extracted (bitter), adjust grind coarser or shorten the extraction next time.
- 6
Serve immediately in a warm espresso cup. This shot can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for drinks like latte or cappuccino.
