How to brew Espresso
A balanced starting recipe for medium and darker roasts.
- Ratio
- 1 : 2
- Coffee
- 18 g coffee
- Water
- About 36 g in the cup
- Grind
- Fine
- Time
- 25–30 seconds
- Best for
- Medium and medium-dark roasts.
- 01Grind 18 g of coffee fine and distribute it evenly in the basket.
- 02Tamp level with firm, even pressure.
- 03Lock in and start the shot right away.
- 04Stop at about 36 g in the cup, in 25–30 seconds.
- 05Too sour? Grind finer. Too bitter? Grind coarser.