How to make an espresso

The espresso is made by forcing water through finely ground coffee at high pressure. But there are several steps you can take to optimise the classic process. Follow our guide to create your perfect espresso shot.

How to make an espresso

The espresso is made by forcing water through finely ground coffee at high pressure. But there are several steps you can take to optimise the classic process. Follow our guide to create your perfect espresso shot.

Ingredients & Equipment

You will need:
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Don't have scales?

Aim to pull your espresso for 30 seconds.

Ingredients

How to make an espresso

The espresso is made by forcing water through finely ground coffee at high pressure. But there are several steps you can take to optimise the classic process. Follow our guide to create your perfect espresso shot.

You will need:
Ingredients
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Don't have scales?

Aim to pull your espresso for 30 seconds.

Ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
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Don't have scales?

Aim to pull your espresso for 30 seconds.

You will need:
Step 1

Make sure your machine is clean and free from leftover coffee.

Step 2

Grind your coffee fine.

Step 3

Fill your basket with 18g coffee. If you don’t have scales, aim to fill the basket to the top.

Step 4

Make sure your coffee is distributed evenly in the basket. If you don’t have a distribution tool, tap the side of the portafilter.

Step 5

Use your tamper to apply pressure to the coffee.

Step 6

Purge your espresso machine.

Step 7

Insert your portafilter into the group head of your machine.

Step 8

Put your cup on the scales and underneath where the water falls.

Step 9

Start the water flow.

Step 10

Keep this flowing until you have 36ml (36g) of espresso. If you don’t have scales, aim to pull your espresso for 30 seconds.

Step 11

Enjoy your espresso.



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