Espresso Coffee Recipe (Without Machine Option Included)

Espresso is a concentrated coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans. It’s rich, dark, and has a layer of crema on top. Ideal for sipping straight or using in specialty coffee drinks.

Ingredients

• 7–9 grams finely ground espresso coffee (about 1 heaping tablespoon)
• 30 ml filtered water (for a single shot)

Directions

1. Preheat your machine
2. Turn on the espresso machine and allow it to heat up for 10–15 minutes.
3. Grind the beans
4. Use a burr grinder for fresh beans and grind them fine, almost like powdered sugar.
5. Tamp the grounds
6. Add the grounds to the portafilter and press firmly using a tamper to create a flat surface.
7. Pull the shot
8. Lock the portafilter in and start the extraction. A perfect espresso should take 25–30 seconds to brew.
9. Serve immediately
10. Enjoy your espresso straight, or use it as a base for drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, or Americanos.