Espresso Recipe
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Water
Method
Preparation
- 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
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
