Espresso Coffee Recipe (Without Machine Option Included)

Name: Espresso Coffee Recipe (Without Machine Option Included)
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 1 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 7–9 grams finely ground espresso coffee (about 1 heaping tablespoon); 30 ml filtered water (for a single shot)

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Espresso Coffee Recipe (Without Machine Option Included) - Coffee

Serves: 1 People
Prepare Time: 2 mins
Cooking Time: 1 mins
Calories: 20 kcal

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

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