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Espresso

Espresso
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Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 1 mins Total Time: 1 min
Description
Espresso, a crafted symphony in a cup, unfolds as precision meets grind. The dance of pressurized waters reveals a concentrated essence, a small and intense revelation crowned by a silky crema—a poetic pause for the senses.
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Fine ground Coffee (to a fine consistency, similar to table salt.)
Steps
  1. Grind coffee

    Grind 18g of coffee to a fine consistency resembling table salt.

  2. Pour into the Portafilter

    Place a bed of coffee inside the portafilter. Distribute evenly.

  3. TampTamp the coffee evenly, and be careful not to tilt the tamp.
  4. Place PortafilterCarefully place the portafilter in your machine.
  5. Brew

    Brew coffee for 25-30 seconds until it reaches 2x-2.5x the weight used of coffee.

  6. Clean and Enjoy!

    Clean the portafilter and rinse out the machine. If you take care of your machine, it'll take care of you. Enjoy!

Note

Tip: If the coffee doesn't brew a second or two after turning on, you've probably ground to fine. If the brew is too quick, the opposite is true. Your grind is too coarse, so check.

Did you make this recipe?
Read it online: https://hdacoffee.com/brew-guides/espresso/