Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Works CaféEspresso Recipe

Espresso Recipe

Inspired by The Works Café
Time15m
Serves1

Make Espresso Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee

Water

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Grind the Coffee Beans

    Using a burr grinder, grind 18 grams of espresso coffee beans to a fine consistency. The grind should resemble table salt.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Espresso Machine

    Fill the water reservoir of your espresso machine with 60 ml of filtered water. Ensure the machine is clean and ready for brewing.

Brewing

  1. 3

    Tamp the Ground Coffee

    Add the ground coffee to the portafilter and tamp it down firmly and evenly using a tamper to create a compact puck.

  2. 4

    Brew the Espresso

    Lock the portafilter into the espresso machine. Start the brewing process and aim for a shot time of 25-30 seconds to extract approximately 30 ml of espresso.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve the Espresso

    Once brewed, serve the espresso immediately in a pre-warmed espresso cup. Enjoy it plain or with a sprinkle of sugar if desired.

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