Espresso can seem a little mysterious, especially when it's all about seconds, grams, and grinder settings. But don't worry—it's actually mostly about understanding your coffee grinder and a little patience.
Here are some simple tips on how to get started brewing espresso at home.
Espresso can seem a little mysterious, especially when it's all about seconds, grams, and grinder settings. But don't worry—it's actually mostly about understanding your coffee grinder and a little patience.
Here are some simple tips on how to get started brewing espresso at home.
A good espresso starts with a good grinder – or rather, a really good one.
set grinder . Many people think that it is the espresso machine that is the
most important factor, but it is actually the grinder that determines both the amount of
coffee and how quickly the water flows through.
When adjusting the grinder, it is a good idea to use a scale. Not necessarily every time you brew, but when adjusting, it is important to be precise.
A classic espresso shot is brewed in a ratio of 1:2 – i.e. 17 grams of coffee in
the portafilter and 34 grams of finished espresso in the cup. The total brewing time should
be at 25–30 seconds .
A good espresso starts with a good grinder – or rather, a really good one.
set grinder . Many people think that it is the espresso machine that is the
most important factor, but it is actually the grinder that determines both the amount of
coffee and how quickly the water flows through.
When adjusting the grinder, it is a good idea to use a scale. Not necessarily every time you brew, but when adjusting, it is important to be precise.
A classic espresso shot is brewed in a ratio of 1:2 – i.e. 17 grams of coffee in
the portafilter and 34 grams of finished espresso in the cup. The total brewing time should
be at 25–30 seconds .
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Once the coffee is ground, it needs to be tamped (pressed down). This should be done evenly and straightly – and preferably after you have leveled the coffee first. This helps ensure an even extraction so that the water doesn’t just run out the sides.
Avoid tapping the portafilter with the tamper – this can create cracks in the puck, causing the water to run around the coffee instead of through it.
Taste yourself
Many people get carried away by grams and seconds – and that’s fine! But remember to taste too. A shot that takes 20 seconds instead of 30 isn’t necessarily bad – it just tastes different. Use your mistakes as learning, and enjoy the journey towards the perfect cup.
💡 Tip:
Is the coffee brewing too quickly? Grind finer.
Is it brewing too slowly? Grind coarser.
💡 Tip:
Is the coffee brewing too quickly? Grind finer.
Is it brewing too slowly? Grind coarser.
