This stream will start out a very dark brown color. Instead, watch the stream of espresso draining down into the cup. When you start a shot, don't look at your cup - you'll just start salivating if you tease yourself staring at espresso that's not ready yet. I prefer to eyeball my shots entirely instead of using those newfangled measuring cups.
But don't fall asleep - there's some actual skill involved here. Now that you flipped the switch (or whatever you have to do on your machine) it's time to sit and wait. First I want to give you a very important instruction in a large font: Tamp your grounds, insert the group handle, and let her rip! Well, I'm glad you asked! (The answer to the last question is: maybe.) But we're not there yet. Important point: The “golden ratio” for espresso is this: a single shot is 30 to 44 mL (1 to 1.5 ounces) of water and 7 grams of coffee.īut wait! What’s up with this 30 to 44 mL business? Should one tattoo that on the back of one’s hand? Is that 14 mL discrepancy as exact as it gets? Is this another factor to screw around with? Does one have to develop an obsessive-compulsive disorder to make espresso? Yes, this way you can spend less time toiling and more time imbibing. Fortunately, I’ve put together a little cheat sheet for you. Remember when I said, “Every espresso machine is a bit different”? Well it’s still true. Now that I mention it, read the corresponding pages - if you haven’t already - on tamping, grinders and of course types of machines for more information on the topics covered on this page.
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However, there are some guidelines that every budding barista should be aware of.īefore we get to that, if you’re not aware of what type of machine you’re using (stovetop, electric pump, manual pump, or steam) be sure to check out the page on types of machines.
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Aren’t I nice? The man-machine, machine, machine…Įvery espresso machine is a bit different, and you will need to determine for yourself not only the exact details of how to use it, but exactly what settings and amounts of everything will allow your machine to produce the optimal espresso shot. You want to know how to pull a good shot so I’m going to tell you. No, I’m not going to teach you how to do this. Whether you can pull a shot or not, can you pull a shot like a pro? And before you laugh and say most professional baristas pull shots by hitting a button on the grinder and a button on the espresso machine, let me remind you that someone had to program those buttons.
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