How to Make a Perfect Cup of Espresso
The perfect cup of coffee is being done by your friends .. but you want to prepare it for a friend, follow those rules:
- The portafilter should be clean.
- Always preheat the equipment (machine, cup and portafilter).
- Soften the water you are using to make the espresso or use bottled distilled water.
- Use a fresh espresso blend and grind the coffee beans only before making the espresso.
- Check the grind and change it if you don't like the espresso it produced.
- The extraction time should be 25-30 seconds. Adjust the grind if it is not.
- Use 1 Tablespoon of coffee for a single shot, and 2 Tablespoons for a double shot.
- Tamp the coffee grind evenly into the portafilter.
- Wipe the loose coffee grinds off the portafilter before locking it into the brew head.
- Press the correct button for the size you want (single or double shot).
Don't forget to
- Buy fresh beans and Keep them Fresh
- Choose good Coffee
- Grind your own
- Use good water