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How to perfect the Espresso Machine brewing method

How to perfect the Espresso Machine brewing method

How to perfect the Espresso Machine brewing method

What you'll need 

  • Espresso machine 
  • Grinder
  • Tamper
  • Dry cloth 
  • Paint brush

Recipe 

  • 20g – 22g coffee (depending on the size of your basket). Always use the double spout and split your shot into two cups, or for a strong brew, use a double shot in a single cup.
  • Total brew time:25 – 30 sec
  • Grind size:fine setting

Method

  1. Fill tank with fresh water and turn on. Ensure portafilter is sitting in the group head to warm.
  2. Place portafilter on scales and tare to zero.
  3. Grind coffee straight into portafilter basket. Place on scales to check dose. Top up or remove coffee if needed.
  4. Level off coffee or collapse to create a level bed. Tamp your coffee flat.
  5. Wipe any residual coffee from basket rim or lugs with your hand before locking into group head.
  6. Extract coffee and start your timer. Take note of drop time and how your pour behaves.
  7. Your coffee should appear after 5 - 9 seconds. If it appears before this, the grind is too coarse. If your coffee struggles to pour, the grind is too fine.
  8. Once the coffee appears, it should be dark in colour, have some resistance and pour in two straight lines
  9. Around the 25 – 30 second mark, when the stream.appears watery, cut off the extraction. Each cup will yield 25 - 35ml espresso.