Espresso Recipe
Our small batch coffee beans are from Grace Coffee Company, Madison WI.
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Ingredients
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Coffee Beans
Water
Method
Preparation
- 1
Measure the coffee
Using a digital scale, measure out 18 grams of espresso coffee beans.
- 2
Grind the coffee beans
Grind the espresso coffee beans to a fine consistency, similar to table salt.
- 3
Prepare the espresso machine
Turn on your espresso machine and allow it to preheat for about 15 minutes before brewing.
- 4
Measure the water
Measure out 30 ml of filtered water, which will be used for brewing the espresso.
Brewing
- 5
Tamp the coffee
Place the ground coffee in the portafilter and use a tamper to compress it evenly and firmly.
- 6
Attach the portafilter
Lock the portafilter into the espresso machine's group head.
- 7
Start brewing
Start the brewing process and allow the espresso to extract for about 25-30 seconds.
- 8
Serve the espresso
Once brewed, carefully pour the espresso into a pre-warmed cup and serve immediately.
