Espresso and moka
Espresso
A short, strong shot with crema, and the base of every milk drink.
- Time
- 5 min
- Cups
- 1
- Coffee
- 18 g
- Grind
- Fine
- Ratio
- 1:2
You need
- 18 g coffee, ground fine
- Fresh water for the machine
Gear
Step by step
- Let the machine and the cup warm up for at least 15 minutes.
- Grind 18 g of coffee fine, fill the basket and tap it level.
- Tamp evenly and firmly, then wipe the rim of the basket.
- Brew 36 g of espresso in 25 to 30 seconds.
- Sour? Grind finer next time. Bitter? Grind coarser.
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