Double Espresso Recipe
A rich and bold shot of finely brewed coffee, delivering a powerful caffeine kick with a velvety crema on top.
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Ingredients
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Espresso Ingredients
Method
Espresso Preparation
- 1
Grind Coffee Beans
Grind the espresso coffee beans to a fine consistency using an espresso grinder.
- 2
Prepare Espresso Machine
Turn on your espresso machine and let it heat up for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Tamp the Coffee
Place the ground coffee into the portafilter, ensuring it's evenly distributed, then tamp it down firmly.
- 4
Brew Espresso
Lock the portafilter into the machine and start the brewing process. Aim for a 25-30 second extraction time.
- 5
Serve
Once brewed, pour the double espresso into a pre-warmed cup and serve immediately.
